Implementación y programación de un módulo para simulación del proceso de etiquetado automático para enlatados, utilizando robot industrial y PLC, en el laboratorio de automatización de la Facultad de Mecánica.

Abstract

A module was implemented for the simulation of the automatic labeling process for canning, using an industrial robot and PLC in the Laboratory of Automation of the Faculty of Mechanics, which will be used by the students taking into account the needs of the same and thus complement the knowledge acquired and thus have a broader idea of the modern industrial processes of today. In order to make this process possible, various devices, elements and equipment were used, among them the single-acting pneumatic cylinders, labeling machine, solenoid valves, reducing motor, sensors, conveyor belt which have the facility to be operated either manually or automatic control from the HMI panel KTP 700. In order to control the PLCs and make them correctly programmed with the help of the software TIA PORTAL V 13, and with the help of the order components, the conveyor belt will be controlled which will carry the pallet containing the specimen to be labeled, each of its control points where they will be registered and thus lead to the next stage of the labeling process. In order to guarantee the operation, several functional tests were carried out and maintenance plans, inspection sheets and a list of diagnoses of possible failures in pneumatic actuators were drawn up. It is recommended to strengthen the student’s development following all the security measures and this way to protect the integrity of the user as of the equipment.