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Plug & Produce with the New Smart Press Kit

With the new Smart Function Kit for Pressing and Joining, Bosch Rexroth delivers – for the very first time – a ready-to-use system of proven Rexroth components for joining processes, including an easy, web-based software solution.

The Smart Function Kit for Pressing and Joining consists of perfectly matching hardware and software components. It can be used either as a standalone solution or integrated in higher-level systems via fieldbus.

 

 

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One System Solution, Many Benefits

Easy Product Selection

  • Preselected mechanical, electrical and software components from Bosch Rexroth are combined in various kits for forces from 2 to 30 kN

Plug & Produce

  • Delivered in a single package, including preinstalled operating software
  • Auto parameterization of the servo drive
  • Small number of interfaces (servo drive with integrated motion control)

Zero Programming

  • No programming knowledge required
  • Easy and logical configuration of the process and the evaluation elements
  • Browser-based web HMI can be used on various devices
  • Modern and intuitive design

Smart Press Kit Infographic

Mounting and Joining Applications

press fitting

Press Fitting

Examples: Stator packages for electric motors

Crimping

Crimping

Examples: Hoses, cables and plastic parts

Pressing

Pressing

Examples: Sintering or powder press applications

Riveting

Riveting

Example: Economical joining of sheet metal parts

Bonding

Bonding

Examples: Bonding of plastic and composite materials

Caulking

Caulking

Examples: Integration of magnets in lamination stacks

Welding

Welding

Examples: Hot plate welding

Clipping

Clipping

Example: Connector contacts in connector housing

Forming Applications

Bending

Bending

Examples: Pipes in the metal industry

Embossing

Embossing

Examples: Logos in plastic film

Deep Drawing

Deep Drawing

Examples: Production of packaging

Shaping

Shaping

Example: Boxes in the packaging industry

Testing Applications

Measurement

Measurement

Examples: Test stands

Testing

Testing

Examples: Test setups for dampers, springs, brake pedals

Intuitive Software

Commissioning with Auto Configuration (Plug & Produce)

  • Preinstalled software
  • Wizard for fast, easy commissioning
  • Automatic loading of hardware configuration
  • Auto parameterization of the servo drive
  • Support for commissioning with homing and jog mode

Benefits

  • Time savings thanks to Plug & Produce
  • Fewer errors and increased productivity
  • Significantly reduced complexity

Simple Programming and Operation

  • Modular process configuration with drag and drop
  • Logic check of input data
  • Easy graphical creation o evaluation and analysis elements
  • Visualization of process and status information in the dashboard

Benefits

  • High level of user-friendliness – no programming knowledge required
  • Error reduction and avoidance

Analysis and Diagnosis via Dashboard

  • Analysis of force-displacement curves
  • Visualization of the process result (OK/NOK)
  • Storing of process data for quality assurance in an internal database
  • Press history with filter and export function
  • Diagnostic functions: system parameters as well as status reports and statistics 
  • Log book with plain text error messages integrated in the software
  • Data access via ReST programming interface

Benefits

  • Always up-to-date with current process data such as position, force and speed
  • Short reaction times in case of deviation

software

Kit Specifications

SizeSPK 002SPK 004SPK 007SPK 012SPK 019SPK 030
Stroke [mm]35…40040…40065…40080…40070…40090…400
Nominal force [lbs]4509001580270042706745
Max. force [lbs]67513502250337045008990
Max. velocity [m/s]0.380.320.550.50.370.5
Force sensor/measurement
Measurement technologyStrain Gauge
Measuring range [kN]-0.3…+3-0.6…+6-1…+10-1…+15-1…+20-1…+40
Sampling rate [Hz]1000
Resolution [bit]14
Accuracy (linearity) [% FS]+/- 3
Servo drive (with integrated motion control)
Power supply [V]1 x AC
110…230
3 x AC
110….230
1 x AC
110…230
3 x AC
110….230
3 x AC
200…500
3 x AC
200…500
3 x AC
200…500
3 x AC
200…500
Safety functions acc. to EN 61800-5-2Safe Torque Off (STO) 1)
Fieldbus interfaceProfinet, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Sercos III
Software functions
Max. number of programs99
Number of program steps per program500
Number of digital inputs/outputs6 inputs + 1 output or 7 inputs
Force measurementsUnlimited without resolution reduction
Evaluation elementsWindows, envelopes, thresholds
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature
(operation) [°C]
0–50 °C (loss of performance at temperatures exceeding 40°C)
IP protection classMechanics: Standard IP54 (up to IP65 possible)
Control cabinet hardware: IP20
1) Category 4, Performance Level e according to EN ISO 13849-1 and SIL 3 according to EN 62061

Smart Function Handling Kit

Smart Function Kit for Handling

The Smart Function Kit for Handling was designed to move components or workpieces in defined spaces with precision and dependability, this mechatronic solution relies on a Cartesian single- or multi-axis system.

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