Production station

Abstract

Manufacturing plant with manufacturing stations (2) for workpieces (6), wherein the manufacturing plant (1) has a plurality of manufacturing stations (2) which have a uniform basic structural design and uniform basic programming and are adapted to the respective process by process tooling (25, 38) in their process and logistics areas (9, 12) and by superimposed process programming, characterized in that the manufacturing plant (1) has a manufacturing station (4) for tryout, which is designed according to the uniform manufacturing stations (2) and serves to create a process-specific station adaptation on the basis of the uniform basic structure and the uniform basic programming and which is connected to the manufacturing stations (2) in the manufacturing plant (1) by data lines for the transmission of the process programming.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a production plant with production stations and a method for configuring a production station with the features in the preamble of the independent claims.

[0002] Such a production plant and such a method are known from DE 10 2007 047 279 A1 and WO 2013 / 083142 A1.

[0003] Furthermore, production stations in the form of robot gardens are known from practice, in which a series of individual robot cells are arranged in a row and connected to each other in series by a fixed link and jointly operated workpiece storage areas.

[0004] It is the object of the present invention to demonstrate an improved manufacturing technology.

[0005] The invention solves this problem with the features in the independent claims.

[0006] The claimed manufacturing technology, i.e., the manufacturing facility and the method for configuring a manufacturing station, offers greater flexibility for the processes to be performed at a manufacturing station. The effort required to create and adapt a manufacturing station to the machining process to be performed there can also be significantly reduced. Furthermore, advantages arise for better and more flexible interlinking of manufacturing stations.

[0007] This manufacturing technology is particularly suitable for use in the bodyshell construction of vehicle bodies. It offers maximum variability with low construction and control costs. The design of a production facility with multiple production stations is significantly simplified and improved in terms of cost, control, and time expenditure.

[0008] The production station has a process-neutral and cycle-time-neutral basic design and basic programming. It can be easily, quickly, and cost-effectively adapted to the one or more production processes performed within the station. To achieve this, it is sufficient to use adapted process tooling based on the basic design and to build process programming on top of the basic programming. This allows the production station to achieve quantifiable process potential within a defined cycle time. This can also be changed quickly, cost-effectively, and easily if necessary.

[0009] The structural design of the joining station is advantageous for standardization and harmonization. The integration of several, especially two, production cells with shared and variable transport logistics in one production station offers particular advantages in this regard. In particular, the process area in the production cells is standardized and can be quickly and easily adapted to the respective process requirements.

[0010] A standardized pick-up device and robot workstations located at its periphery make it easy to provide a variable process potential that can be adapted to process requirements as needed. This can, in particular, reduce programming effort. At the multiple, e.g., four, robot workstations, a standardized position specification can be provided for an industrial robot that can be positioned there as needed. Its spatial references to the pick-up device are standardized and predefined, thus simplifying the programming effort for the process-related robot movements.

[0011] The production stations, which are fundamentally uniform and simply adapted to the respective process requirements, can be arranged in a station matrix and flexibly linked together using appropriate conveyor technology. The hard coding and rigid linking of individual cell-like production stations previously common in bodyshell construction can be abandoned in favor of a flexible matrix bodyshell construction.

[0012] In addition to the flexibility of transport and linking the production stations, the claimed production technology also offers the advantage of short transport routes and uniform or standardized input and output interfaces of the production stations. This enables the use of automated and programmable conveyor technology. The flexible conveyor technology and station linking also has the advantage that if one production station fails, e.g., due to a malfunction, overload, or similar, the other production stations in the station matrix are not affected or only minimally affected and can continue operating. A shutdown of the entire production facility, as was previously the case with hard-coded and permanently linked production stations, can be avoided.

[0013] The design of the production stations also offers the possibility of varying the process content and decoupling it from the production cycle. Thanks to the multiple integrated production cells, longer-duration processes can be distributed among the production cells within the stations, allowing for workpiece transport within the stations. The production cycle within the station can thus be longer than the existing production and conveyor cycles across stations within the station matrix.

[0014] On the other hand, the process flexibility of the production cells also allows for production processes that take less time than the cross-station production cycle. Intermediate storage can be performed within the stations. Furthermore, in the process areas of the production cells, a single process can be performed on a single workpiece, or multiple production processes can be performed on the same workpiece in parallel. The uniform and standardized basic design of the production stations and their production cells allows for immense process diversity in terms of process content, number, and duration of the processes.

[0015] In addition to the standardized production stations, a production facility also includes at least one additional special production station. This is a tryout station, which corresponds in its basic structure to the standardized production stations and in which the process programming is created using the specific process tooling. This can particularly affect the sequence programming and path programming of the industrial robots used in the process area, as well as the transport means for the station's internal transport logistics, which preferably consists of several industrial robots.

[0016] The process programming is then transmitted via wireless or wired data line from the tryout station to the production station intended for subsequent series production, where it can be implemented directly. The tryout station allows the various production stations to be loaded with program-related process content one after the other in the event of a change or switch in production and production processes. This can also be done in advance, so that all production stations can be converted very quickly in the event of a change in production, minimizing costly downtime. Furthermore, test sequences can be carried out in the tryout station, saving time and money.

[0017] The tryout station can be provided as a separate, additional station in the production facility. It can also be integrated into the station matrix as needed and used for series production after the tryout phase is completed.

[0018] Another dedicated production station may be dedicated to special production. This may involve niche products, prototypes, or similar. This special production station may also have a standardized basic design and basic programming like the other uniform and standardized production stations and may have additional components, such as a connected component supply system or similar, for at least partially autonomous operation. It is also advantageous to provide a non-stationary support device in the production cells. This simplifies and allows for rapid conversion of the process area within the production cells as needed. Furthermore, there are advantages for conveyor logistics.

[0019] Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

[0020] The invention is illustrated schematically and by way of example in the drawings. In detail: Fig. 1: a schematic plan view of a standardized production station, Fig. 2: a schematic view of a production station for a special production, Fig. 3: a section of a production plant and a station matrix with several production stations and conveyor technology, Fig. 4: a schematic representation of a component supply, Fig. 5: a partial representation of a production plant and a station matrix in the interlinking with a component supply and Fig. 6: a production station for the tryout and its program-technical connection to production stations in a production plant and a station matrix.

[0021] The invention relates to a production plant (1) with several production stations (2) and a method for configuring the production stations (2) and the production plant (1).

[0022] The production facility (1) comprises several modular and standardized production stations (2) that share a uniform basic design and also a uniform basic programming. The standardized production stations (2) are designed to be process-neutral and cycle-time-neutral in their basic structure. Based on this basic structure, they can be adapted and configured in terms of device technology and programming to suit the one or more specific production processes to be performed within a production station (2). This is achieved through the use of adapted process tooling (25, 38) and through process programming based on the basic programming.

[0023] Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic view of such a standardized production station (2) and its basic structural design. The production station (2) has several, in particular two, integrated production cells (7, 8), each with its own process area (9). The process areas (9) are designed to be uniform in terms of their basic structural and programming design.

[0024] In the process areas (9) one or more workpieces (6) are machined, which are Fig. 1 are shown schematically. The workpieces (6) are preferably designed as body parts. These can be made of sheet metal or other suitable materials. The machining and manufacturing processes can be of any type. For example, they are joining processes, in particular welding or bonding processes, in which several components are joined in the workpiece or with the workpiece (6). Other possible processes include forming, coating, machining, or other processing of workpieces (6).

[0025] The production station (2) further comprises an internal transport logistics system (12) for the workpieces (6) that is common to the production cells (7, 8). The transport logistics system (12) connects the production cells (7, 8) to one another and also connects them jointly to the outside world, in particular to an external logistics area (14).

[0026] The production station (2) has a boundary (15) that externally surrounds the production cells (7, 8) and the station's internal transport logistics (12). The boundary (15) can also be present internally within the station, in which case it is located between the production cells (7, 8) and the station's internal transport logistics (12) and separates them from each other by means of security measures. The boundary (15) has a wall (42) that forms a protective partition between the production station (2) and the outside, and possibly also within the station's interior.

[0027] The wall (42) may contain a plurality of access points (26, 27, 35, 43), which may be closed with controllable closures (44) if necessary and are intended for conveying means (36, 45, 48) and, if necessary, for persons. Such closures (44) may be designed as doors or gates, in particular as roller doors. Within the station, for example, lockable access points (26) may be provided between the respective process area (9) of the production cells (7, 8) and the station-internal transport logistics (12). For access by persons from outside, access points (43) with doors and associated safety technology to prevent accidents may be provided in the outer perimeter (15).

[0028] For the aforementioned standardization, the process areas (9) each have a uniform receiving device (20) for the workpieces (6) and a plurality of robot workstations (22) arranged on the periphery of the receiving device (20), in particular on different and preferably opposite sides of the receiving device (20). If required, an industrial robot (23) can be arranged at the robot workstations (22). The industrial robots (23) are also of uniform design within the production station (2). These are preferably industrial robots (23) that have a plurality of rotary and / or translatory robot axes in any number and configuration. Articulated arm robots or articulated arm robots with five or more rotary axes are preferably used.

[0029] The standardization of the robot workstations (22) is achieved, for example, by a uniform position specification (24) for an industrial robot (23) relative to the receiving device (20). The position specification can be formed, for example, by floor-side guide and assembly points, which ensure a predetermined, exact positioning and alignment of the industrial robot (23) arranged there. An industrial robot (23) can thus be arranged at a robot workstation (22) as needed, depending on the process requirements, and, thanks to the position specification (24), immediately has the exact specified position and alignment relative to the receiving device (20).

[0030] In the illustrated embodiment, four robot workstations (22) are provided on each side of the receiving device (20). They are located on the long sides of the preferred rectangular receiving device (20).

[0031] The process tooling (25) for adapting the process area (9) to the respective production process is assigned to the holding device (20) on the one hand and to the industrial robots (23) on the other hand, and can be changed as needed to adapt to other production processes. The basic structure of the holding device (20) and the robot workstations (22) remains the same in the process areas (9).

[0032] The process tooling (25) of the holding device (20) consists of, for example, supporting and positioning means as well as a controllable clamping device for one or more workpieces (6). Fig. 1, for example, a single and large workpiece (6) is machined in the production cell (7), wherein the holding device (20) has a corresponding individual process tooling (25). In the production cell (8), several smaller workpieces (6) are machined next to one another on the holding device (20), which has a correspondingly subdivided process tooling (25). Fig. 1, two workpieces (6) are machined by opposing industrial robots (23). Alternatively, the number of workpieces can be larger, whereby the workpieces (6) are machined by only one industrial robot (23), or one industrial robot (23) can also machine several workpieces (6) together or consecutively.

[0033] The process tooling (25) of the industrial robots (23) consists of interchangeable process tools, in particular joining tools or, if necessary, handling tools. For this purpose, a magazine for automatic tool changing can also be arranged in the process area (9).

[0034] In the example of Fig. 1, the receiving device (20) is arranged stationary and preferably supported and mounted on the station floor. The receiving device (20) is connected to the station's internal transport logistics (12). For this purpose, access is enabled via the said access (26) with a closure (44), e.g., a roller shutter.

[0035] According to Fig. 1, the production station (2) has a control area (10) with several control modules (28, 29) for the production cells (7, 8) and the station's internal transport logistics (12). The control area (10) is arranged, for example, on the outer boundary (15) and, if applicable, on its outer side.

[0036] The production station (2) further comprises a supply area (11) with a plurality of supply modules (30, 31) for operating resources and process media. The supply area (11) can also be arranged on the outer boundary (15), and in particular on its outer side. The operating resources can contain energy, in particular electrical power, welding current, and fluids, in particular compressed air, hydraulic fluid, coolant, or the like. The process media can be, for example, adhesives, sealants, paint, powder, or other, in particular fluidic, media for the respective production processes carried out in the production station (2).

[0037] The control and supply areas (10, 11) are standardized and form a modular system in which process-specific modules can be arranged and replaced as needed. These areas (10, 11) can also have standardized interfaces for connection, particularly cable connections, to the respective process points in the process area (9).

[0038] The control modules (28, 29) are connected to the receiving device (20) and the robot workstations, as well as any industrial robots (23) located there. They are also connected to the supply modules (30, 31) and the station's internal transport logistics (12), as well as the closures (44).

[0039] A control module (28) can, for example, contain one or more robot controllers. Another control module (29) can contain a sequence controller, a so-called PLC controller. The control modules (28, 29) can have uniform basic programming. This can, in particular, relate to a uniform PLC operating system and, if appropriate, uniform basic programming for the robot workstations (22) or the industrial robots (23) located there. In the robot basic programming, for example, the positions and spatial assignments of the robot workstations (22) or the robots (23) located there to the receiving device (20) are preprogrammed. The aforementioned adapted process programming can be based on this basic programming. Appropriate software interfaces are provided for this purpose.

[0040] According to Fig. 1, the production cells (7, 8) are arranged in a row next to one another. They have, for example, a rectangular floor plan and their narrow sides abut one another directly. The station-internal transport logistics (12) extends along the lined-up production cells (7, 8). It is preferably located on their outer side and is connected to the process areas (9) via the aforementioned accesses (26). The station-internal transport logistics (12) is arranged between the production cells (7, 8) and an outer front (13) of the production station (2). The outer front (13) faces an external logistics area (14). It is preferably aligned parallel to and at a distance from the row of cells (7, 8).

[0041] The station-internal transport logistics (12) can be designed in any suitable manner to enable the aforementioned transport functions. In the embodiment shown, it has a transport means (36) for the workpieces (6), which is formed, for example, by several, in particular two, industrial robots (37) of the aforementioned type. These are handling robots with process tooling (38) that can be changed as needed, which is formed, for example, by one or more gripping tools that are adapted to the respective workpieces (6). The transport means (36) extends along the lined-up production cells (7, 8) and, for this purpose, has a travel axis (39) for the industrial robots (37). These robots can have a common travel axis (39) or their own travel axes.In this case, a corresponding design of the driving axes makes it possible to have encounters and avoidance traffic, so that each handling robot (37) can reach several, in particular all, production cells (7, 8).

[0042] The station's internal transport logistics system (12) further comprises an input interface (32) and a functionally separate and spaced-apart output interface (33) for the separate supply and removal of the workpieces (6). Preferably, two such interfaces (32, 33) are provided. Alternatively, their number can be larger and preferably even. In a further modification, a single combined input and output interface (32) is possible.

[0043] The interface(s) (32, 33) each have an access (35) on the outer front (13) for connection to the external logistics area (14) and a conveyor system (16) arranged there. The access (35) is designed as an opening in the outer boundary (15) and, if required, has a controllable closure (44) in the form of a roller shutter. The input and output interfaces (32, 33) can thus be accessed independently of one another by the external conveyor system (16).

[0044] The transport device (36) extends between the input and output interfaces (32, 33) and serves both. The input and output interfaces (32, 33) are preferably located at the station edges. Thanks to the avoidance technology, they can be accessed by all industrial robots (37) of the transport device (36).

[0045] The input and output interfaces (32, 33) each have a storage area (34) for one or more workpieces (36) in a defined position and arrangement. The transport means (36) can transport the workpieces (6) from the process areas (9) of the production cells (7, 8) to the input and output interfaces (32, 33) and back, as well as back and forth between the process areas (9). The station-internal cell logistics allow the one or more production processes carried out within the production station (2) to be decoupled from the external production and conveyor cycle. The interfaces (32, 33) are used to connect to the external conveyor system (16) and, if applicable, the external conveyor cycle.

[0046] The station-internal transport logistics (12) can further comprise a receiving area (40) for components on the outer front (13). The components can possibly be arranged in a set or in multiple arrangements on one or more component carriers (41) and placed in the receiving area (40). The receiving area (40) is accessible from the outside by the external logistics area (14) and the conveyor system (16) there, and from the inside by the transport means (36). Via this area, the components can be fed to the production cells (7, 8) and their process areas. The receiving area (40) can extend between the interfaces (32, 33) or their access points (35).

[0047] The components can come from an external component supply (19) and be fed via the aforementioned conveyor system (16) and placed in the receiving area (40). Such a component supply (19) is Fig. 4. It contains a magazine for components, in particular component carriers (41) equipped therewith, which are loaded by means of loading robots (49) onto the storage technology (16) operating in the external logistics area (14).

[0048] In the aforementioned production plant (1), several of the above-described unified and standardized production stations (2) are arranged. These are preferably a plurality of ten, twenty or more standard modules (2). They are arranged in a predetermined mutual arrangement, preferably a regular station matrix (5), as shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 is shown in detail.

[0049] In the production plant (1) one or more further production stations (3,4) can also be arranged and integrated into the logistics (14) or conveyor technology (16). Fig. Figure 2 shows an example of a production station (3) intended for the special production of workpieces (6). These can be, for example, prototypes, niche products, small series, or the like.

[0050] The special production station (3) can have the same structure as the standardized production station (2) described above. In addition, various adaptations to the requirements of special production can be provided. Firstly, a non-stationary holding device (21) can be used which can be exchanged as needed and which can be introduced into and removed from the process area (9) of a production cell (7, 8), for example, through a lockable (44) access (27). The access (27) is located on the outer boundary (15) and is arranged on the rear side of the station, which is opposite the outer front (13). Such a non-stationary holding device (21) can alternatively also be used in the standardized production station (2).

[0051] The non-stationary receiving device (21) can be transported by means of a suitable conveying means, in particular an industrial conveyor (45), and can be set down and picked up at the specified position within the respective process area (9). Such an industrial conveyor (45) can be designed, for example, as an omnidirectionally movable conveying device (47) according to EP 2 137 053 B1, which is abbreviated to Omnimove below. Such an Omnimove (47) can be remote-controlled or independently travel along a preprogrammed path.

[0052] Furthermore, the special production station (3) can have a directly associated, particularly attached, component supply (19), which may be present in multiple locations and connected to the respective process area (9) of a production cell (7, 8). Furthermore, the same connection described above can be provided on the external front (13) to an external logistics area (14).

[0053] Fig. 3 and Fig. Figure 5 illustrates the production facility (1) and the connection of the standardized production stations (2) to the external logistics (14) and the conveyor technology (16) located there. The external logistics (14) comprises a network of paths (17) along which the external conveyor technology (16) operates. The standardized production stations (2) are each connected to the network of paths (17) with their outer fronts (13). In the regular station matrix (5), the rear sides of the production stations (2) face each other. One or more of the previously described special production stations (3) can also be integrated in a similar manner.

[0054] The conveyor system (16) can be floor-mounted and / or elevated. It can be floor conveyors (45) and / or rail conveyors (48), e.g. Fig. 5. Preferably, automated and programmable floor conveyors (45) and / or track conveyors (48) are used. These connect the input and output interfaces (32, 33) of various production stations (2) to each other. They can travel through the access points (35) to the storage areas (34). They can also be connected to a Fig. 5. The production stations (2, 3) thus have a common external logistics area (14) and a conveyor link (18) in the station matrix (5). In addition, a data and program link between the stations (2, 3) and the conveyor system (16) can exist.

[0055] Fig. Figure 3 illustrates various embodiments of floor-mounted conveyors (45). These can be designed as an Omnimove (47). Larger and heavier workpieces (6) and, if necessary, other loads, e.g., robots, can be transported on this. Furthermore, floor conveyors (45) can be designed as freely programmable and self-propelled transport vehicles (46), so-called AGVs. It is also possible to use self-propelled loading robots (49) or those arranged on an Omnimove (47). The paths or tracks in the path network (17) can be arranged in a regular grid. They can be wide enough to allow multiple floor or track conveyors (45, 48) to move in opposite directions.

[0056] How Fig. As illustrated in Figure 6, the production plant (1) also has a production station (4) for the tryout, which is used to create a process-specific station adaptation based on the uniform basic structure and the uniform basic programming. The tryout station (4) has the same basic configuration as the previously described uniform production station (2) of Fig. 1. The tryout station (4) is connected to the production stations (2) in the production plant (1) by wired or wireless data lines, which allow the transmission of the data of the process programming developed in the tryout station (4).

[0057] In the tryout station (4), specific process programming can be created and tested for each of the standardized production stations (2), also using the respective process tooling (25, 38). This development and testing can take place during series operation of the production system (1), with the process programming data being stored, if required, in the tryout station (4) or, if necessary, in the respective control area (10) of the production stations (2). If the production system (1) and some or all production processes are converted, the new process programming can be imported at short notice and immediately implemented in the relevant production station (2) in conjunction with a correspondingly replaced process tooling (25, 38). A similar procedure is also possible for the special production stations (3).

[0058] The tryout station (4) can be provided as an additional station in the production facility (1) and can serve solely these development and testing purposes. Alternatively, it can be integrated into series production and configured in a similar way to the production station (2, 3), being only temporarily decoupled from the station network for tryout operations.

[0059] Modifications to the embodiments shown and described are possible in various ways. In particular, the features of the various embodiments and the modifications mentioned can be combined and interchanged as desired.

[0060] In the preferred embodiments, the production stations (2, 3, 4) have a rectangular layout and a linear alignment of the production cells (7, 8) and the station-internal transport logistics (12). Alternatively, a different arrangement and alignment, e.g., a curved or ring-like arrangement and alignment, is possible. Within a production facility (1), other production stations than those described above can also be integrated. These can be conventional stations. LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS 1 production facility 2 production stations, standard module 3 production stations, special production 4 production stations, tryout 5 Station matrix 6 Workpiece, body part 7 Cell, manufacturing cell 8 cell, manufacturing cell 9 Process area 10 Control area 11 Supply area 12 Internal transport logistics, cell logistics 13 Exterior front 14 External logistics area 15 Boundary, protective separation, enclosure 16 Conveyor technology 17 trail network 18 Chaining 19 Component supply 20 Stationary recording device 21 Non-stationary mounting device 22 robot workstations 23 industrial robots 24 Position specification 25 Process tooling, process tool 26 Access for cell logistics 27 Access for movable support device 28 Control, control module robot 29 Control, PLC control module 30 supply module for operating resources 31 Supply module for media 32 Interface Input 33 Interface Output 34 filing 35 Access for external conveyor technology 36 means of transport 37 industrial robots, handling robots 38 Process tooling, gripping tool 39 Guide, driving axis 40 recording area 41 component carriers 42 Wall, fence 43 Access for person 44 Lock, door, roller shutter 45 industrial trucks 46 self-propelled transport vehicle, AGV 47 Omnidirectional conveyor, Omnimove 48 Rail conveyors, overhead conveyor 49 charging robots

Claims

[1] Production plant with production stations (2) for workpieces (6), wherein the production plant (1) has several production stations (2) which have a uniform basic design and a uniform basic programming and are adapted to the respective process by a process tooling (25, 38) in their process and logistics areas (9, 12) as well as by an attached process programming, characterized by that the production plant (1) has a production station (4) for the tryout, which is designed according to the uniform production stations (2) and serves to create a process-specific station adaptation on the basis of the uniform basic structure and the uniform basic programming and which is connected to the production stations (2) in the production plant (1) by data lines for the transmission of the process programming. [2] Manufacturing plant according to claim 1, characterized bythat the production stations (2) have a uniform PLC operating system. [3] Manufacturing plant according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the workpieces (6) are body parts. [4] Manufacturing plant according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the plurality of mutually uniform production stations (2) are of modular design and have several, in particular two, integrated production cells (7, 8), each with its own process area (9), wherein the process areas (9) are of uniform design with one another in their basic structure. [5] Manufacturing plant according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by that the production stations (2) are connected to a common external logistics area (14) with a conveyor system (16) and a route network (17). [6] Manufacturing plant according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized bythat the production stations (2) are arranged and linked in a preferably regular station matrix (5). [7] Manufacturing plant according to claim 6, characterized by that the production stations (2) in the station matrix (5) have a conveyor-technical and data-technical as well as program-technical linking (18). [8] Manufacturing plant according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterized by that the conveyor system (16) has automated and programmable industrial trucks (45) and / or track conveyors (48) which connect input and output interfaces (32, 33) of different production stations (2) to one another and, if necessary, to a component supply (19). [9] Manufacturing plant according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by that the production plant (1) has, in addition to the standardized, uniform production stations (2) for series production, an additional production station (3) for special production, in particular prototype production. [10] Manufacturing plant according to one of claims 4 to 9, characterized by that the production stations (2) have a station-internal transport logistics (12) for the workpieces (6) which is common to the production cells (7,8), which connects the production cells (7,8) to one another and to the outside world. [11] Manufacturing plant according to claim 10, characterized by that the station-internal transport logistics (12) extends along the lined-up production cells (7,8) and is arranged between the production cells (7,8) and an outer front (13) of the production station (2), wherein the outer front (13) faces an external logistics area (14). [12] Manufacturing plant according to claim 11, characterized bythat the station-internal transport logistics (12) has a means of transport (36) for the workpieces (6) as well as an input interface (32) and an output interface (33) spaced therefrom for the supply and removal of the workpieces (6), each with an access (35) on the outer front (13) for the connection to an external logistics area (14). [13] Manufacturing plant according to claim 12, characterized by that the station-internal transport logistics (12) has on the outer front (13) a receiving area (40) for components, in particular component carriers (41), which is accessible from the outside for the external logistics area (14) and internally for the means of transport (36). [14] Manufacturing plant according to claim 12 or 13, characterized by that the transport means (36) extends along the lined-up production cells (7, 8) and is arranged between the input interface (32) and the output interface (33). [15] Manufacturing plant according to claim 12, 13 or 14, characterized by that the transport means (36) has several industrial robots (37) with a travel axis (39). [16] Manufacturing plant according to one of claims 10 to 15, characterized by that the production stations (2) have a boundary (15) which surrounds the production cells (7, 8) and the station-internal transport logistics (12) on the outside and, if necessary, separates them internally from one another. [17] Manufacturing plant according to claim 16, characterized by that the boundary (15) has a wall (42) and several lockable (44) access points (26,27,35,43) for conveying means (36,45,48) and, if necessary, for persons. [18] Manufacturing plant according to one of claims 4 to 17, characterized by that the process areas (9) each have a uniform receiving device (20, 21) for the workpieces (6) and, at their periphery, several uniformly positioned and prepared robot workstations (22). [19] Manufacturing plant according to claim 18, characterized by that uniformly designed industrial robots (23) are arranged at the robot workstations (22). [20] Manufacturing plant according to claim 18 or 19, characterized by that a uniform position specification is provided at the several robot workstations (22) for an industrial robot to be arranged there as required. [21] Manufacturing plant according to claim 18, 19 or 20, characterized by that the receiving devices (20, 21) of the production cells (7, 8) are designed to be stationary or non-stationary and are connected to the means of transport (36) of the station-internal transport logistics (12). [22] Manufacturing plant according to claim 18, 19, 20 or 21, characterized by that the boundary (15) has a lockable access (27) for a non-stationary receiving device (21) on the rear side opposite the outer front (13). [23] Manufacturing plant according to one of claims 4 to 22, characterized by that the production stations (2) have a control area (10) with several control modules (28,29) for the production cells (7,8) and the station-internal transport logistics (12). [24] Manufacturing plant according to one of claims 4 to 23, characterized by that the production stations (2) have a supply area (11) with several supply modules (30,31) for operating resources and for process media. [25] Method for configuring a production station for workpieces (6), in particular body parts, for a production process, wherein the production station (2) is standardised in its basic design and is designed to be process-neutral and is provided with basic programming, wherein it receives process tooling (25, 38) and an attached process programming for configuration and process adaptation, characterized bythat the configuration and process adaptation as well as the applied process programming are developed and tested in a tryout production station (4), wherein the process programming is subsequently transmitted to a standardized production station (2), in particular its control area (10). [26] Method according to claim 25, characterized by that the configuration and process adaptation as well as the set process programming of several production stations (2) with different processes in a production plant (1) is developed and tested in a common tryout production station (4), wherein the process programming is then transmitted to the respective standardized production station (2), in particular its control area (10).

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