Die casting island production line and die casting island production process

Abstract

The application discloses a die casting island production line and a die casting island production process. A taking station of the die casting island production line is used for placing die castings formed by a die casting machine. An integrity detection station is used for detecting whether the die castings from the taking station are completely taken out from the die casting machine. A cooling station is used for cooling the die castings after being detected by the integrity detection station. A breaking station is used for removing slag ladles on the die castings cooled by the cooling station. An edge cutting station is used for removing material handles on the die castings after the slag removal by the breaking station. A deburring station is used for removing burrs on the die castings after the material handle removal by the edge cutting station. A frame mounting station is used for storing the die castings after the burr removal. A taking and conveying assembly is used for sequentially conveying the die castings from the taking station to the integrity detection station, the cooling station, the breaking station, the edge cutting station, the deburring station and the frame mounting station. The die casting island production line has the advantages of high integration, short running beat time and high area utilization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of die-casting island technology, specifically to a die-casting island production line and a die-casting island production process. Background Technology

[0002] Die casting islands are intelligent and automated die casting production units that highly integrate die casting machines, automated peripheral equipment, molds, and auxiliary systems. They are the core equipment for integrated automotive die casting. However, in related technologies, die casting islands have low post-processing integration, resulting in long cycle times and low space utilization. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0004] Therefore, embodiments of the present invention propose a die-casting island production line, which has the advantages of high integration, short cycle time, and high site area utilization.

[0005] Embodiments of the present invention also propose a die-casting island production process.

[0006] The die-casting island production line of this invention includes a part-removing station, an integrity inspection station, a cooling station, a breaking station, a trimming station, a deburring station, a framing station, and a pick-and-place assembly. The part-removing station is used to place die-cast parts formed by the die-casting machine. The integrity inspection station is used to detect whether the die-cast parts from the part-removing station have been intactly removed from the die-casting machine. The cooling station is used to cool the die-cast parts after the integrity inspection station. The breaking station is used to remove the parts after cooling. The slag pockets on the die castings are cooled at the workstation; the trimming station is used to remove the slag stalks from the die castings after slag removal at the breaking station; the deburring station is used to remove burrs from the die castings after the slag stalks are removed at the trimming station; the framing station is used to store the deburred die castings; the pick-and-place assembly is used to sequentially transport the die castings from the pick-up station to the integrity inspection station, the cooling station, the breaking station, the trimming station, the deburring station, and the framing station.

[0007] In the die-casting island production line of this invention, after the die-casting parts are taken out of the die-casting machine and placed at the part-taking station, they are sequentially transported by the pick-and-place components to the integrity inspection station, cooling station, breaking station, edge trimming station, deburring station, and framing station to complete the integrity inspection, cooling, slag removal, material removal, deburring, and framing of the die-casting parts, respectively. That is, the post-processing and framing requirements of the die-casting parts are all integrated into the die-casting island production line, which improves the connection and operating cycle between the stations, reduces transportation and logistics costs, and improves the utilization rate of the site area.

[0008] In some embodiments, the picking and delivering assembly includes a first conveying track and a first robot. The first robot is disposed on the first conveying track and is movable along the conveying direction of the first conveying track. The first robot is used to sequentially deliver the die-cast part from the picking station to the integrity detection station, the cooling station and the breaking station.

[0009] Therefore, by using a single first robot in conjunction with a first conveyor track to sequentially deliver the die-cast parts from the pick-up station to the integrity inspection station, cooling station, and breakage station, the number of robots required is reduced, thereby reducing the cost of the die-casting island production line. The first robot can move on the first conveyor track, resulting in a high degree of freedom of movement for the first robot and high flexibility in the placement of the integrity inspection station, cooling station, and breakage station.

[0010] In some embodiments, at least one of the integrity detection station, the cooling station, and the breakage station is located on a first side in the width direction of the first conveying track, and at least another of the integrity detection station, the cooling station, and the breakage station is located on a second side in the width direction of the first conveying track.

[0011] Therefore, the length of the first conveyor track can be set shorter, and the first robot does not need to travel a long distance on the first conveyor track to sequentially deliver the die-cast parts from the pick-up station to the integrity inspection station, cooling station, and breakage station, resulting in a shorter cycle time for the first robot. At the same time, the integrity inspection station, cooling station, and breakage station occupy less space, leading to a higher degree of integration in the die-casting island production line.

[0012] In some embodiments, the integrity testing station and the cooling station are located on the first side of the first conveying track, and the breaking station is located on the second side of the first conveying track.

[0013] Therefore, after the first robot delivers the die-casting part to the integrity inspection station for integrity inspection, it can slide a predetermined distance along the first conveyor track and deliver the die-casting part to the cooling station without crossing the first conveyor track. In other words, the first robot only needs to perform one operation to cross the first conveyor track when delivering the die-casting part from the integrity inspection station to the cooling station and the breakage station in sequence. The die-casting island production line has a short cycle time and high connectivity between stations.

[0014] In some embodiments, the pick-and-place assembly further includes a second robot for transporting the die-cast part from the breaking station to the trimming station.

[0015] Therefore, the second robot and the first robot work independently without interfering with each other. When the second robot sends the die-cast part from the breaking station to the trimming station, the first robot can simultaneously complete the transfer operation of the new die-cast part, resulting in a short cycle time for the die-casting island production line.

[0016] In some embodiments, the die-casting island production line further includes an engraving station for engraving information on the slag-removed die-casting part, and a second robot for sequentially delivering the die-casting part from the breaking station to the engraving station and the trimming station.

[0017] Therefore, the die-casting parts are engraved on the die-casting island production line, which has a higher degree of integration and lower transportation and logistics costs.

[0018] In some embodiments, the second robot, the breaking station, the engraving station, and the trimming station are all located on the same side of the width direction of the first conveying track.

[0019] Therefore, the spacing between the breaking station, the engraving station, and the trimming station can be set to be smaller, and the die-cast parts can be moved a shorter distance by the second robot to be sent from the breaking station to the engraving station and the trimming station in sequence. The cycle time of the die-casting island production line is shorter and the production efficiency is higher.

[0020] In some embodiments, the second robot is located on at least one of the breaking station and the marking station, facing one side of the first conveyor track in the width direction of the first conveyor track; and / or, The breaking station, the engraving station, and the trimming station are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the first conveying track.

[0021] As a result, the second robot, the breaking station, the engraving station, and the trimming station are arranged compactly, occupying little space, and the die-casting island production line has a high site utilization rate.

[0022] In some embodiments, the pick-and-place assembly further includes a third robot for conveying the die-cast part from the trimming station to the deburring station.

[0023] Therefore, the first to third robots work independently without interfering with each other. When the third robot sends the die casting from the trimming station to the deburring station, the first and second robots can simultaneously complete the transfer operation of the new die casting, resulting in a short cycle time for the die casting island production line.

[0024] In some embodiments, the deburring station includes a first deburring station and a second deburring station, wherein the first deburring station is used to remove burrs from the front side of the die casting and the second deburring station is used to remove burrs from the back side of the die casting. The die-casting island production line also includes a transfer station, and the third robot is used to transport the die-casting part from the trimming station to the first deburring station and the transfer station.

[0025] Therefore, by setting up a transfer station as a transfer point, it is easier to place die-cast parts with opposite postures at the first deburring station and the second deburring station respectively, so as to remove the front burrs and the back burrs respectively. The third robot has a lower degree of freedom of movement and a lower cost, so as to further reduce the investment cost of the die-casting island production line.

[0026] In some embodiments, the third robot is disposed on the first conveying track and is movable along the conveying direction of the first conveying track. The third robot and the first robot are arranged sequentially in the conveying direction of the first conveying track, and the first deburring station is located on the side of the first conveying track away from the part picking station.

[0027] As a result, the third robot's gripping part has a higher free movement end and a wider range of movement, which better realizes the conveying of die-cast parts. By setting the first deburring station on the side of the first conveying track away from the part picking station, the first deburring station is closer to the edge cutting station. At the same time, the site utilization rate of the die-casting island production line is higher, and the operating cycle time of the third robot is shorter.

[0028] In some embodiments, the pick-and-place assembly further includes a second conveying track and a fourth robot. The fourth robot is disposed on the second conveying track and is movable along the conveying direction of the second conveying track. The fourth robot is used to sequentially deliver the die-cast parts on the transfer platform to the second deburring station and the framing station.

[0029] Therefore, by using a single fourth robot in conjunction with the second conveyor track to sequentially transport the die-cast parts from the transfer station to the second deburring station and the framing station, the number of robots required is reduced, thereby reducing the cost of the die-casting island production line. The fourth robot can move on the second conveyor track, giving it a high degree of freedom of movement and allowing for high flexibility in the placement of the transfer station, the second deburring station, and the framing station.

[0030] In some embodiments, the conveying direction of the second conveying track intersects the conveying direction of the first conveying track, and the transfer platform is disposed between the second conveying track and the first conveying track; and / or, The second deburring station and the framing station are located on the same side of the width direction of the second conveying track.

[0031] Therefore, the arrangement of the first conveyor track, the second conveyor track, and the transfer station allows the die-casting island production line to be designed with smaller dimensions along the length of the first and second conveyor tracks, resulting in a smaller footprint and higher space utilization. Furthermore, by placing the second deburring station and the framing station on the same side of the width of the second conveyor track, the die-cast parts do not need to cross the second conveyor track when being transferred from the second deburring station to the framing station, thus shortening the cycle time of the fourth robot.

[0032] In some embodiments, the second conveyor track is located on a first side in the width direction of the first conveyor track and is adjacent to at least one of the integrity detection station and the cooling station.

[0033] As a result, the distance between the second conveyor track and at least one of the integrity inspection station and cooling station is smaller, resulting in higher integration and space utilization of the die-casting island production line.

[0034] In some embodiments, the die-casting island production line further includes a visual inspection station, which is used to check whether the deburred die-casting is qualified, and the fourth robot is used to sequentially send the die-casting on the transfer table to the second deburring station and the visual inspection station.

[0035] Therefore, before framing, the die castings are inspected at the visual inspection station. Only after the die castings are confirmed to be qualified will the next step of framing be carried out. The yield of framed die castings is higher, the subsequent inspection process is eliminated, the integration of the die casting island production line is higher, and the transportation and logistics costs are lower.

[0036] In some embodiments, the die-casting island production line further includes a defective parts station for storing defective die-castings, a framing station for storing qualified die-castings, and a fourth robot for delivering qualified die-castings from the appearance inspection station to the framing station and delivering defective die-castings from the appearance inspection station to the defective parts station.

[0037] Therefore, when a die-casting part is found to be defective at the visual inspection station, it can be transferred to the defective parts station for processing by a fourth robot, which further improves the integration of the die-casting island production line and makes the post-processing efficiency of the die-casting island production line higher.

[0038] In some embodiments, the second deburring station and the framing station are located on one side of the width direction of the second conveying track, and the appearance inspection station and the defective parts station are located on the other side of the width direction of the second conveying track.

[0039] Therefore, the length of the second conveyor track can be set shorter, and the fourth robot does not need to travel a long distance on the second conveyor track to move the die-cast parts to the corresponding station, resulting in a shorter cycle time for the fourth robot. At the same time, the second deburring station, framing station, visual inspection station, and defective parts station occupy less space, leading to a higher degree of integration in the die-casting island production line.

[0040] In some embodiments, the deburring station includes a first deburring station and a second deburring station, wherein the first deburring station is used to remove burrs from the front side of the die casting and the second deburring station is used to remove burrs from the back side of the die casting.

[0041] Therefore, the first deburring station and the second deburring station respectively remove the front burrs and the back burrs of the die casting. The first deburring station and the second deburring station have simpler structures, lower layout costs, and high reliability in removing burrs from more complex vehicle die castings.

[0042] In some embodiments, the die-casting island production line further includes a transfer station, and the pick-and-place component is used to sequentially transfer the die-casting part from the trimming station to the first deburring station, the transfer station, and the second deburring station.

[0043] Therefore, by setting up a transfer station as a transfer point, it is easier to place die-cast parts with opposite orientations at the first deburring station and the second deburring station respectively, so as to remove the front burrs and the back burrs respectively. The movement freedom of the components is lower, the cost is lower, and the investment cost of the die-casting island production line is further reduced.

[0044] In some embodiments, the die-casting island production line further includes a visual inspection station for checking whether the deburred die-casting is qualified.

[0045] Therefore, die-cast parts are first inspected at the visual inspection station. Only after the die-cast parts are confirmed to be qualified will the next step of framing or leaving the island be carried out, eliminating the need for subsequent inspection procedures. The die-casting island production line has a higher degree of integration and lower transportation and logistics costs.

[0046] In some embodiments, the die-casting island production line further includes a defective parts station for storing defective die-castings, a framing station for storing qualified die-castings, and a pick-and-place assembly for delivering qualified die-castings from the visual inspection station to the framing station and delivering defective die-castings from the visual inspection station to the defective parts station.

[0047] Therefore, when a die-casting part is found to be defective at the visual inspection station, it can be transferred to the defective parts station for processing via the pick-and-place assembly, which further improves the integration of the die-casting island production line and makes the post-processing efficiency of the die-casting island production line higher.

[0048] The die-casting island production process of this invention is implemented using the die-casting island production line as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0049] The technical advantages of the die-casting island production process in this embodiment of the invention are the same as those of the die-casting island production line in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0050] In some embodiments, the die-casting island manufacturing process includes: The first robot takes the die casting from the pick-up station and sequentially sends it to the integrity inspection station, the cooling station, and the breakage station to complete the integrity inspection, cooling, and slag removal of the die casting in sequence. The second robot sequentially delivers the slag-removed die castings from the breaking station to the engraving station and the trimming station to complete the engraving of information and the removal of material from the die castings in sequence. The third robot sequentially delivers the die-cast parts after the material shank is removed from the edge trimming station to the first deburring station and the transfer station, so as to sequentially complete the front deburring and transfer of the die-cast parts. The fourth robot sequentially delivers the die-cast part from the transfer table to the second deburring station and the appearance inspection station to sequentially complete the back deburring and appearance inspection of the die-cast part. When the die-cast part is found to be a qualified product at the visual inspection station, the fourth robot delivers the die-cast part from the visual inspection station to the framing station. When the die-cast part is found to be a defective product at the visual inspection station, the fourth robot delivers the die-cast part from the visual inspection station to the defective parts station.

[0051] Therefore, all the processing required for die castings is completed within the island. The die casting island production line has high post-processing efficiency and a high degree of automation, reducing intermediate handling and personnel operations. Attached Figure Description

[0052] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a die-casting island production line according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 2 This is a flow chart of the die-casting island production process according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Figure label: 1. Pick-up station; 2. Integrity inspection station; 3. Cooling station; 4. Breaking station; 5. Trimming station; 6. First deburring station; 7. Second deburring station; 8. Framing station; 9. Visual inspection station; 10. Defective parts station; 11. Engraving station; 12. First conveyor track; 13. Second conveyor track; 14. Transfer station; 15. First robot; 16. Second robot; 17. Third robot; 18. Fourth robot. Detailed Implementation

[0055] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0056] The following is combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 A die-casting island production line according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0057] The die-casting island production line of this invention includes a part picking station 1, an integrity inspection station 2, a cooling station 3, a breaking station 4, an edge trimming station 5, a deburring station, a frame mounting station 8, and a picking and conveying component. Picking station 1 is used to place die-cast parts formed by die casting machine. Integrity inspection station 2 is used to check whether the die-cast parts from picking station 1 have been taken out of the die casting machine intact. Cooling station 3 is used to cool the die-cast parts after integrity inspection station 2. Breaking station 4 is used to remove slag from the die-cast parts cooled by cooling station 3. Trimming station 5 is used to remove the material stalk from the die-cast parts after slag removal at breaking station 4. Deburring station is used to remove burrs from the die-cast parts after material stalk removal at trimming station 5. Framing station 8 is used to store deburred die-cast parts. Picking and conveying assembly is used to send the die-cast parts from picking station 1 to integrity inspection station 2, cooling station 3, breaking station 4, trimming station 5, deburring station and framing station 8 in sequence.

[0058] In the die-casting island production line of this invention, after the die-casting parts are taken out of the die-casting machine and placed at the part-taking station 1, they are sequentially transported by the pick-and-place assembly to the integrity inspection station 2, cooling station 3, breaking station 4, edge trimming station 5, deburring station, and framing station 8 to complete the integrity inspection, cooling, slag removal, material removal, deburring, and framing of the die-casting parts, respectively. That is, the post-processing and framing requirements of the die-casting parts are all integrated into the die-casting island production line, which improves the connection and operating cycle between the stations, reduces transportation and logistics costs, and improves the utilization rate of the site area.

[0059] It should be noted that at the integrity detection station 2, if the die casting from the part removal station 1 is not completely removed from the die casting machine, it means that part of the die casting remains in the die casting machine, and the die casting machine will not proceed to the next cycle after receiving the signal.

[0060] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the pick-up and delivery assembly includes a first conveying track 12 and a first robot 15. The first robot 15 is located on the first conveying track 12 and can move along the conveying direction of the first conveying track 12. The first robot 15 is used to sequentially deliver the die-cast parts from the pick-up station 1 to the integrity inspection station 2, the cooling station 3 and the breakage station 4.

[0061] Using a single first robot 15 in conjunction with the first conveyor track 12, die-cast parts are sequentially transported from the pick-up station 1 to the integrity inspection station 2, the cooling station 3, and the breakage station 4, reducing the number of robots required and thus reducing the cost of the die-casting island production line. The first robot 15 is movable on the first conveyor track 12, giving it a high degree of freedom of movement and allowing for high flexibility in the placement of the integrity inspection station 2, the cooling station 3, and the breakage station 4.

[0062] For example, integrity inspection station 2 uses photoelectric sensors, arranged non-standard according to the product's size and shape, to detect whether all die-cast parts have been removed. If any part remains, the die-casting machine cannot proceed to the next cycle. The photoelectric sensors provide stable results, are not easily affected by the working environment, and have a reasonable and flexible spatial arrangement, allowing for adjustments based on requirements. Cooling station 3 uses a stainless steel water tank equipped with contour-following fixtures. A power mechanism drives the die-cast parts into and out of the water for cooling. The cooling water tank is equipped with an active heat exchange system, and an automated system controls the tank temperature to ensure consistent product temperature before cooling. By using contour-following fixtures, cylinders move the die-cast parts up and down, and a float mechanism clamps the parts, eliminating the need for an external power mechanism and ensuring high stability.

[0063] The breaking station 4 adopts a mechanical frame and hydraulic power system, equipped with die-casting part contouring fixtures (upper and lower molds). It uses mechanical cutting edges to break off slag pockets on the die-casting parts. Based on the slag pocket arrangement, a contouring slag pocket breaking device is designed, and a material collection system is configured to centrally collect the slag pockets, ensuring proper material collection for remelting. Furthermore, the equipment can switch between different contouring fixtures (upper and lower molds) according to different products, improving the overall flexibility of post-processing automation. In some embodiments, at least one of the integrity testing station 2, cooling station 3, and breaking station 4 is located on a first side in the width direction of the first conveying track 12, and at least another of the integrity testing station 2, cooling station 3, and breaking station 4 is located on a second side in the width direction of the first conveying track 12.

[0064] Therefore, the length of the first conveyor track 12 can be set shorter, and the first robot 15 does not need to travel a long distance on the first conveyor track 12 to sequentially deliver the die-cast parts from the pick-up station 1 to the integrity inspection station 2, the cooling station 3, and the breakage station 4, resulting in a shorter cycle time for the first robot 15. At the same time, the integrity inspection station 2, the cooling station 3, and the breakage station 4 occupy less space, leading to a higher level of integration in the die-casting island production line.

[0065] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the picking station 1 is located at the first end of the first conveying track 12. Two adjacent stations among the integrity detection station 2, cooling station 3 and breaking station 4 are located on the first side of the first conveying track 12 in the width direction, and the other station is located on the second side of the first conveying track 12 in the width direction.

[0066] In some embodiments, the integrity testing station 2 and the cooling station 3 are located on the first side of the first conveying track 12, and the breaking station 4 is located on the second side of the first conveying track 12.

[0067] Therefore, after the first robot 15 delivers the die-casting part to the integrity inspection station 2 for integrity inspection, it can slide a predetermined distance along the first conveyor track 12 and then deliver the die-casting part to the cooling station 3 without crossing the first conveyor track 12. In other words, the first robot 15 only needs to perform one operation to cross the first conveyor track 12 when delivering the die-casting part from the integrity inspection station 2 to the cooling station 3 and the breaking station 4 in sequence. The die-casting island production line has a short cycle time and high connectivity between stations.

[0068] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the integrity inspection station 2, the cooling station 3 and the breakage station 4 are all arranged near the first end of the first conveying track 12. The cooling station 3 is located on the side of the integrity inspection station 2 away from the part picking station 1 along the extension direction of the first conveying track 12.

[0069] In some embodiments, the pick-and-place assembly further includes a second robot 16, which is used to transport the die-cast part from the breaking station 4 to the trimming station 5.

[0070] Therefore, the second robot 16 and the first robot 15 work independently without interfering with each other. When the second robot 16 sends the die-cast part from the breaking station 4 to the trimming station 5, the first robot 15 can simultaneously complete the transfer operation of the new die-cast part, resulting in a short cycle time for the die-casting island production line.

[0071] For example, the trimming station 5 is equipped with a four-column frame structure and a hydraulic power system. It uses a full-contour trimming die to mechanically cut the product stalk according to the upper and lower dies. Based on the full-contour surface, it reshapes areas of the die-cast part with large dimensional fluctuations, ensuring that the dimensions remain stable within a certain range. By adopting a hydraulic mechanical structure, the equipment is mature and stable. The configuration of a lowering die table improves product handling efficiency, and different dies can be switched according to different products, enhancing the overall flexibility of post-processing automation.

[0072] In some embodiments, the die-casting island production line further includes an engraving station 11, which is used to engrave information on the slag-removed die-casting parts, and a second robot 16 is used to sequentially send the die-casting parts from the breaking station 4 to the engraving station 11 and the trimming station 5.

[0073] Therefore, the die-casting parts are engraved on the die-casting island production line, which has a higher degree of integration and lower transportation and logistics costs.

[0074] For example, at engraving station 11, a workbench is configured to place die-cast parts. A laser engraving machine is used to engrave relevant information on the die-cast parts, providing digital information processing for the traceability system. Specifically, by configuring an industrial laser engraving machine and using production information issued by the host computer system, QR codes and plain text codes are laser-engraved, achieving both high efficiency through visual monitoring and simplified system traceability.

[0075] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the second robot 16, the breaking station 4, the engraving station 11, and the cutting station 5 are all located on the same side of the width direction of the first conveying track 12.

[0076] Therefore, the spacing between the breaking station 4, the engraving station 11 and the trimming station 5 can be set to be smaller, and the die-cast parts can be moved a shorter distance by the second robot 16 to be sequentially sent from the breaking station 4 to the engraving station 11 and the trimming station 5. The cycle time of the die-casting island production line is shorter and the production efficiency is higher.

[0077] In some embodiments, the second robot 16 is located on one side of the first conveying track 12, which is in the width direction of the first conveying track 12, at least one of the breaking station 4 and the marking station 11. And / or, the breaking station 4, the marking station 11, and the trimming station 5 are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the first conveying track 12.

[0078] Therefore, the second robot 16, the breaking station 4, the engraving station 11 and the cutting station 5 are arranged compactly, occupy little space, and the site utilization rate of the die-casting island production line is high.

[0079] For example, such as Figure 1As shown, the second robot 16 is located on the side of the first conveying track 12 facing the first conveying track 12 in the width direction of the engraving station 11. The breaking station 4 and the trimming station 5 are located on both sides of the first conveying track 12 in the length direction of the first conveying track 12, respectively. At this time, the second robot 16 does not need to move as a whole, and the transfer operation of the die-casting parts can be realized at a higher cycle time.

[0080] In some embodiments, the pick-and-place assembly further includes a third robot 17, which is used to transport the die-cast part from the trimming station 5 to the deburring station.

[0081] Therefore, the first robot 15 to the third robot 17 work independently without interfering with each other. When the third robot 17 sends the die casting from the edge trimming station 5 to the deburring station, the first robot 15 and the second robot 16 can simultaneously complete the transfer operation of the new die casting, resulting in a short cycle time for the die casting island production line.

[0082] It should be noted that since the slag pockets and material handles on the die-cast parts gripped by the third robot 17 have been removed, the load level of the third robot 17 can be set to be lower than that of the first robot 15 and the second robot 16, thereby further reducing the investment cost of the die-casting island production line.

[0083] In some embodiments, the deburring station includes a first deburring station 6 and a second deburring station 7. The first deburring station 6 is used to remove burrs from the front side of the die casting, and the second deburring station 7 is used to remove burrs from the back side of the die casting. The die casting island production line also includes a transfer table 14, and a third robot 17 is used to transport the die casting from the trimming station 5 to the first deburring station 6 and the transfer table 14.

[0084] By setting up a transfer station 14 as a transfer station, it is easier to place die-cast parts with opposite postures on the first deburring station 6 and the second deburring station 7 respectively, so as to remove the front burrs and the back burrs respectively. The third robot 17 has a lower degree of freedom of movement and a lower cost, so as to further reduce the investment cost of the die-casting island production line.

[0085] For example, the first deburring station 6 is equipped with an industrial robot, collaborative robot, electric spindle, cutting tool, rotary table, and other components to assemble a deburring machine to remove flash / burrs from the front of the die-cast part. Different types of robots are configured in different positions depending on the size and thickness of the flash and burrs. Industrial robots are used for larger and thicker areas, characterized by high load capacity and high cutting force. Collaborative robots are used for smaller and thinner areas, characterized by high flexibility, ease of use, and high operability. A rotary table is designed and configured to reduce the time spent picking up and placing parts, thus reducing the overall processing time and improving overall deburring efficiency. The first deburring station 6 primarily removes larger and thicker areas from the front of the product and is mainly equipped with industrial robots. The second deburring station 7 is equipped with an industrial robot, electric spindle, cutting tool, rotary table, and other components to assemble a deburring machine to remove flash / burrs from the back of the integrated casting. Different types of robots are configured in different positions depending on the size and thickness of the flash and burrs. Industrial robots are used for larger and thicker areas, characterized by high load capacity and high cutting force. In areas with small and thin burrs, collaborative robots are deployed, characterized by high flexibility, ease of use, and high operability. A turntable is designed and configured to reduce the time spent picking up and placing parts, thus minimizing the impact on overall order and resulting in high overall removal efficiency.

[0086] In some embodiments, the third robot 17 is disposed on the first conveying track 12 and is movable along the conveying direction of the first conveying track 12. The third robot 17 and the first robot 15 are arranged sequentially in the conveying direction of the first conveying track 12. The first deburring station 6 is located on the side of the first conveying track 12 away from the part picking station 1.

[0087] As a result, the clamping part of the third robot 17 has a higher free movement end and a wider range of movement, which better realizes the conveying of die castings. By setting the first deburring station 6 to be located on the side of the first conveying track 12 away from the part picking station 1, the first deburring station 6 is closer to the edge cutting station 5. At the same time, the site utilization rate of the die casting island production line is higher, and the running cycle time of the third robot 17 is shorter.

[0088] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the third robot 17 is located on the side of the first robot 15 away from the part picking station 1. The movement of the first robot 15 and the third robot 17 on the first conveying track 12 does not interfere with each other, and the two share the same first conveying track 12, which further reduces the investment cost of the die casting island production line.

[0089] In some embodiments, the pick-and-place assembly further includes a second conveying track 13 and a fourth robot 18. The fourth robot 18 is disposed on the second conveying track 13 and is movable along the conveying direction of the second conveying track 13. The fourth robot 18 is used to sequentially deliver the die-cast parts on the transfer table 14 to the second deburring station 7 and the framing station 8.

[0090] Using a single fourth robot 18 in conjunction with the second conveyor track 13, die-cast parts are sequentially transported from the transfer station 14 to the second deburring station 7 and the framing station 8, reducing the number of robots required and thus reducing the cost of the die-casting island production line. The fourth robot 18 is movable on the second conveyor track 13, giving it a high degree of freedom of movement, and allowing for high flexibility in the placement of the transfer station 14, the second deburring station 7, and the framing station 8.

[0091] It should be noted that since the slag pockets and material handles on the die-cast parts gripped by the fourth robot 18 have been removed, the load level of the fourth robot 18 can be set to be lower than that of the first robot 15 and the second robot 16, thereby further reducing the investment cost of the die-casting island production line.

[0092] In some embodiments, the conveying direction of the second conveying track 13 intersects the conveying direction of the first conveying track 12, and the transfer station 14 is disposed between the second conveying track 13 and the first conveying track 12. And / or, the second deburring station 7 and the framing station 8 are disposed on the same side in the width direction of the second conveying track 13.

[0093] Therefore, the arrangement of the first conveyor track 12, the second conveyor track 13, and the transfer station 14 allows the die-casting island production line to be designed with smaller dimensions in the length direction of the first conveyor track 12 and the length direction of the second conveyor track 13, resulting in a smaller footprint and higher space utilization. Furthermore, by placing the second deburring station 7 and the framing station 8 on the same side of the width direction of the second conveyor track 13, the die-cast parts do not need to cross the second conveyor track 13 when being transferred from the second deburring station 7 to the framing station 8, thus shortening the cycle time of the fourth robot 18.

[0094] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the conveying direction of the second conveying track 13 is orthogonal to the conveying direction of the first conveying track 12. The second deburring station 7 and the framing station 8 are located on the side away from the integrity inspection station 2 in the width direction of the second conveying track 13.

[0095] In some embodiments, the second conveying track 13 is located on the first side of the width direction of the first conveying track 12 and is adjacent to at least one of the integrity detection station 2 and the cooling station 3.

[0096] As a result, the distance between the second conveyor track 13 and at least one of the integrity inspection station 2 and the cooling station 3 is smaller, the integration of the die-casting island production line is higher, and the space utilization rate is higher.

[0097] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the second conveying track 13, the cooling station 3 and the integrity inspection station 2 are arranged sequentially at intervals along the conveying direction of the first conveying track 12.

[0098] In some embodiments, the die-casting island production line further includes a visual inspection station 9, which is used to check whether the deburred die-castings are qualified, and a fourth robot 18 is used to sequentially send the die-castings on the transfer table 14 to the second deburring station 7 and the visual inspection station 9.

[0099] Therefore, before framing, the die castings are inspected at the visual inspection station 9. Only after the die castings are confirmed to be qualified will the next step of framing be carried out. The finished product rate of framed die castings is higher, the subsequent inspection process is eliminated, the integration of the die casting island production line is higher, and the transportation and logistics costs are lower.

[0100] For example, the visual inspection station 9 is equipped with safety devices such as safety light curtains and area scanners, and a product placement fixture. The fourth robot 18 places the die-cast parts, and personnel perform visual inspection at this station. This visual inspection station 9 has a simple structure with no mechanical moving parts, and can inspect the surface quality of the front and back of the product.

[0101] In some embodiments, the die-casting island production line further includes a defective parts station 10, which is used to store defective die-castings, a framing station 8 is used to store qualified die-castings, and a fourth robot 18 is used to send qualified die-castings from the appearance inspection station 9 to the framing station 8 and to send defective die-castings from the appearance inspection station 9 to the defective parts station 10.

[0102] That is, when the die casting is found to be unqualified at the appearance inspection station 9, the die casting can be transferred to the unqualified part station 10 for processing by the fourth robot 18, which further improves the integration of the die casting island production line and makes the post-processing efficiency of the die casting island production line higher.

[0103] For example, the non-conforming parts station 10 is equipped with a product cart, safety light curtain, and area scanner. The fourth robot 18 places the non-conforming parts to this station. The non-conforming parts need to be crushed and returned to the melting furnace for reuse, so they need to be specifically excluded. Since the overall island pass rate is high, there is no need to configure an automated station. Therefore, a manual cart station is designed. The structure is simple, easy to use, and can also be used as a quality inspection station.

[0104] In some embodiments, the second deburring station 7 and the framing station 8 are located on one side of the width direction of the second conveying track 13, and the appearance inspection station 9 and the defective parts station 10 are located on the other side of the width direction of the second conveying track 13.

[0105] Therefore, the length of the second conveyor track 13 can be set to be shorter, and the fourth robot 18 does not need to travel a long distance on the second conveyor track 13 to move the die-cast parts to the corresponding station, resulting in a shorter cycle time for the fourth robot 18. At the same time, the second deburring station 7, the framing station 8, the visual inspection station 9, and the defective parts station 10 occupy less space, resulting in a higher degree of integration in the die-casting island production line.

[0106] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the second deburring station 7 and the framing station 8 are located on the side away from the cooling station 3 in the width direction of the second conveying track 13, while the appearance inspection station 9 and the defective parts station 10 are located on the side facing the cooling station 3 in the width direction of the second conveying track 13.

[0107] In some embodiments, the deburring station includes a first deburring station 6 and a second deburring station 7. The first deburring station 6 is used to remove burrs from the front side of the die casting, and the second deburring station 7 is used to remove burrs from the back side of the die casting.

[0108] Thus, the first deburring station 6 and the second deburring station 7 respectively remove the front burrs and the back burrs of the die casting. The first deburring station 6 and the second deburring station 7 have simpler structures, lower layout costs, and high reliability in removing burrs from more complex vehicle die castings.

[0109] In some embodiments, the die-casting island production line further includes a transfer station 14, and a pick-and-place assembly for sequentially conveying the die-casting parts from the trimming station 5 to the first deburring station 6, the transfer station 14, and the second deburring station 7.

[0110] By setting up a transfer station 14 as a transfer point, it is easier to place die-cast parts with opposite postures on the first deburring station 6 and the second deburring station 7 respectively, so as to remove the front burrs and the back burrs respectively. The movement freedom of the picking and feeding components is lower, the cost is lower, and the investment cost of the die-casting island production line is further reduced.

[0111] In some embodiments, the die-casting island production line further includes a visual inspection station 9, which is used to check whether the deburred die-castings are qualified.

[0112] Therefore, the die-cast parts will first be inspected at the appearance inspection station 9. Only after the die-cast parts are confirmed to be qualified will the next step of framing or leaving the island be carried out, which saves the subsequent inspection process. The die-casting island production line has a higher degree of integration and lower transportation and logistics costs.

[0113] In some embodiments, the die-casting island production line further includes a defective parts station 10, which is used to store defective die-castings, a framing station 8 is used to store qualified die-castings, and a pick-and-place assembly is used to send qualified die-castings from the appearance inspection station 9 to the framing station 8 and to send defective die-castings from the appearance inspection station 9 to the defective parts station 10.

[0114] That is, when the die casting is found to be unqualified at the appearance inspection station 9, it can be transferred to the unqualified part station 10 for processing through the pick-and-place component, which further improves the integration of the die casting island production line and makes the post-processing efficiency of the die casting island production line higher.

[0115] The die-casting island production process of this invention is implemented using the die-casting island production line as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0116] The technical advantages of the die-casting island production process in this embodiment of the invention are the same as those of the die-casting island production line in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0117] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the die-casting island production process includes: The first robot 15 takes the die casting from the picking station 1 and sends it to the integrity inspection station 2, the cooling station 3 and the breaking station 4 in sequence to complete the integrity inspection, cooling and slag removal of the die casting in sequence. The second robot 16 will send the die casting after slag removal from the breaking station 4 to the engraving station 11 and the trimming station 5 in sequence to complete the information engraving and material removal of the die casting in sequence. The third robot 17 will send the die-cast parts after the material shank is removed from the edge trimming station 5 to the first deburring station 6 and the transfer station 14 in sequence, so as to complete the front deburring and transfer of the die-cast parts in sequence. The fourth robot 18 sequentially delivers the die-cast parts from the transfer station 14 to the second deburring station 7 and the appearance inspection station 9 to sequentially complete the back deburring and appearance inspection of the die-cast parts. When the die casting is found to be a qualified product at the visual inspection station 9, the fourth robot 18 will send the die casting at the visual inspection station 9 to the framing station 8. When the die casting is found to be a non-qualified product at the visual inspection station 9, the fourth robot 18 will send the die casting at the visual inspection station 9 to the non-qualified part station 10.

[0118] Therefore, all the processing required for die castings is completed within the island. The die casting island production line has high post-processing efficiency and a high degree of automation, reducing intermediate handling and personnel operations.

[0119] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0120] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0121] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0122] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0123] In this invention, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0124] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A die-casting island production line, characterized in that, include: Picking station (1), the picking station (1) is used to place die-cast parts formed by die casting machine; Integrity inspection station (2), the integrity inspection station (2) is used to detect whether the die casting from the part taking station (1) is completely taken out from the die casting machine; Cooling station (3), the cooling station (3) is used to cool the die casting after it has been inspected by the integrity inspection station (2); The breaking station (4) is used to remove slag from the die casting after it has been cooled by the cooling station (3); The edge trimming station (5) is used to remove the slag from the die casting after it has been deslag-removed by the breaking station (4); The deburring station is used to remove burrs from the die casting after passing through the material handle of the trimming station (5). The deburring station includes a first deburring station (6) and a second deburring station (7). The first deburring station (6) is used to remove burrs from the front side of the die casting, and the second deburring station (7) is used to remove burrs from the back side of the die casting. Visual inspection station (9) is used to check whether the deburred die casting is qualified; The framing station (8) is used to store the die castings that have passed the deburring test; The picking and conveying assembly is used to sequentially convey the die casting from the picking station (1) to the integrity inspection station (2), the cooling station (3), the breaking station (4), the edge trimming station (5), the deburring station and the frame assembly station (8). The picking and delivering assembly includes a first conveying track (12) and a first robot (15), a second robot (16), a third robot (17), and a fourth robot (18). The first robot (15) is located on the first conveying track (12) and can move along the conveying direction of the first conveying track (12). The first robot (15) is used to sequentially deliver the die-casting part from the picking station (1) to the integrity detection station (2), the cooling station (3), and the breaking station (4). It also includes an engraving station (11), and the second robot (16), the breaking station (4), the engraving station (11) and the cutting station (5) are all located on the same side of the width direction of the first conveying track (12); It also includes a transfer station (14), and the third robot (17) is located on the first conveying track (12) and can move along the conveying direction of the first conveying track (12). The third robot (17) is used to send the die casting from the trimming station (5) to the first deburring station (6) and the transfer station (14). The second conveying track (13) is provided, and the fourth robot (18) is located on the second conveying track (13) and can move along the conveying direction of the second conveying track (13). The conveying direction of the second conveying track (13) intersects with the conveying direction of the first conveying track (12). The transfer station (14) is located between the second conveying track (13) and the first conveying track (12). The fourth robot (18) is used to sequentially send the die-cast parts on the transfer station (14) to the second deburring station (7) and the framing station (8).

2. The die-casting island production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one of the integrity testing station (2), the cooling station (3), and the breaking station (4) is located on the first side of the width direction of the first conveying track (12), and at least another station of the integrity testing station (2), the cooling station (3), and the breaking station (4) is located on the second side of the width direction of the first conveying track (12).

3. The die-casting island production line according to claim 2, characterized in that, The integrity testing station (2) and the cooling station (3) are located on the first side of the first conveying track (12), and the breaking station (4) is located on the second side of the first conveying track (12).

4. The die-casting island production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second robot (16) is used to transport the die-cast part from the breaking station (4) to the trimming station (5).

5. The die-casting island production line according to claim 4, characterized in that, The engraving station (11) is used to engrave information on the slag-removed die casting. The second robot (16) is used to sequentially send the die-cast part from the breaking station (4) to the engraving station (11) and the trimming station (5).

6. The die-casting island production line according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second robot (16) is located on at least one of the breaking station (4) and the engraving station (11) on one side of the first conveying track (12) in the width direction of the first conveying track (12); and / or, The breaking station (4), the engraving station (11), and the cutting station (5) are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the first conveying track (12).

7. The die-casting island production line according to claim 6, characterized in that, The third robot (17) and the first robot (15) are arranged sequentially in the conveying direction of the first conveying track (12), and the first deburring station (6) is located on the side of the first conveying track (12) away from the picking station (1).

8. The die-casting island production line according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second deburring station (7) and the framing station (8) are located on the same side of the width direction of the second conveying track (13).

9. The die-casting island production line according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second conveying track (13) is located on the first side of the width direction of the first conveying track (12) and is adjacent to at least one of the integrity detection station (2) and the cooling station (3).

10. The die-casting island production line according to claim 9, characterized in that, The fourth robot (18) is used to sequentially send the die-cast parts on the transfer station (14) to the second deburring station (7) and the appearance inspection station (9).

11. The die-casting island production line according to claim 10, characterized in that, It also includes a defective parts station (10), which is used to store defective die castings, a framing station (8) for storing qualified die castings, and a fourth robot (18) for sending qualified die castings from the appearance inspection station (9) to the framing station (8) and sending defective die castings from the appearance inspection station (9) to the defective parts station (10).

12. The die-casting island production line according to claim 11, characterized in that, The second deburring station (7) and the framing station (8) are located on one side of the width direction of the second conveying track (13), and the appearance inspection station (9) and the defective parts station (10) are located on the other side of the width direction of the second conveying track (13).

13. The die-casting island production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pick-and-place assembly is used to sequentially transport the die-casting part from the trimming station (5) to the first deburring station (6), the transfer table (14), and the second deburring station (7).

14. The die-casting island production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a defective parts station (10), which is used to store defective die castings, a framing station (8) for storing qualified die castings, and a pick-and-place assembly for sending qualified die castings from the appearance inspection station (9) to the framing station (8) and sending defective die castings from the appearance inspection station (9) to the defective parts station (10).

15. A die-casting island manufacturing process, characterized in that, This is achieved using the die-casting island production line according to any one of claims 1-14.

16. The die-casting island production process according to claim 15, characterized in that, include: The first robot (15) takes the die casting from the pick-up station (1) and sends it to the integrity inspection station (2), the cooling station (3) and the breakage station (4) in sequence to complete the integrity inspection, cooling and slag removal of the die casting in sequence. The second robot (16) sequentially sends the die-cast parts after slag removal from the breakage station (4) to the engraving station (11) and the trimming station (5) to sequentially complete the information engraving and material removal of the die-cast parts; The third robot (17) sequentially sends the die-cast parts after removing the stub from the edge-cutting station (5) to the first deburring station (6) and the transfer station (14) to sequentially complete the front deburring and transfer of the die-cast parts; The fourth robot (18) sequentially delivers the die casting from the transfer table (14) to the second deburring station (7) and the appearance inspection station (9) to sequentially complete the back deburring and appearance inspection of the die casting; When the die casting is found to be a qualified product at the visual inspection station (9), the fourth robot (18) sends the die casting at the visual inspection station (9) to the framing station (8). When the die casting is found to be a non-qualified product at the visual inspection station (9), the fourth robot (18) sends the die casting at the visual inspection station (9) to the non-qualified part station (10).

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