Faster, Simpler, SMARTER, Modular AutomatioN

FLEXBASE is a modular and configurable cell platform for assembly, inspection, forming, joining, and more.

Do you need to transition from manual production to semi-automated or fully automated?
Does your product need to get to market quickly?
Concerned about risk and lead time for a full custom automation solution?
Are you looking for a standardized approach to automation?
Will you need to reconfigure your automation processes in the future?
Does your product have a short lifecycle?
Are you launching a product with a highly uncertain volume forecast?
Do you need a proof of concept for an automation process?

GET TO MARKET FASTER WITH LOWER RISK

FLEXBASE enables manufacturers to standardize production equipment, simplify engineering and maintenance, and adapt quickly to rapidly changing production requirements. It also provides a lower risk path to transition manual processes to semi-automated or fully-automated.

Flexbase Benefits

FASTER

SIMPLER

SMARTER

Modular

Flexbase CApabilities

HANDLING

Robotic & Servo Control Integration
Robotic Integration
Conveyance
Rotary Dial Indexers

FASTENING

Press with Preload and Rotary Compensation
Press to Force and/or Distance
Nutrunners
Orbital Forming
Heat Staking
Adhesive

TESTING

Machine Vision Inspection
Pressure Decay Leak Test
Flow Test
Electrical Properties
Dimensional Gauging
High Pressure Proof Testing

IDENTIFICATION

Laser, Inkjet, Impact Marking
Barcode
2D Matrix
RFID Systems
Barcode Labeling
Traceability

SCADA

Incoming Material Lot Control
Assembly Birth Certificates
SPC Data Collection / Monitoring
Traceability

ASSEMBLY

Synchronous/ Asynchronous Processes
High-speed Assembly
Small Parts Assembly
Multiple Product Capability

SORTING

Volumetric
Weight
Coordinated Motion Bead Path
Large Bulk Container Management
Vibratory

JOINING

Ultrasonic
Resistance
Friction
Wave soldering
Plasma
MIG

Connect a series of FLEXBASE units to create your own assembly line

What comes with the

Standard Flexbase?

Each FLEXBASE comes with fully integrated vision and controls that adapt to a variety of robot and tooling options, which are easily retooled for product changes. FLEXBASE is a clean room ISO 6 compliant solution.

Guarding

Extruded guarding frame
Interlocked door safety switches on doors
Mounting bracket with stack light
Banner LED lighting for work area
Optional Removable Lexan panels on top and sides
Optional Lexan doors in front and rear with hinges and handles

Power

120, 208, or 240 VAC Options
Optional UPS for 208/240VAC Input to 120-208/240 VAC Output

Options

(1) Cognex DMR-262S-0542-P Barcode Reader at Pre-stop
Mounting for webcams
Upper and lower Quickdraw conveyor
(1) Pre-stop, (1) stop and (1) downstream blocked sensor on the upper conveyor
(1) Stop and (1) downstream blocked sensor on the lower conveyor
Light curtains in lieu of guard doors
No guarding (manual workstation)
Web cameras
Belt conveyors
Lift and locates for precise part location

Machine Base

Fully welded steel frame
Powder coated to customer’s specifications
Leveling feet
Powder coated skins on right hand and left hand sides

Controls

STANDARD

Allen Bradley Compact GuardLogix® 5380 Safety Controller
Allen Bradley 1734 Point IO Adapter
Allen Bradley includes Safety and Non-
Safety IO modules
Control Panel with 30-Amp Disconnect Switch
Circuit Protection
24 VDC Power Supply
PLD Safety Circuit
8 Port Managed Ethernet Switch
24 Port POE+ enabled Ethernet Switch
Programming Port
(3) Segment LED Light Stack with Horn (IO-Link Enabled)
IFM IO-Link Master
SMC Ethernet/IP 8 Station Valve Bank

OPTIONAL

Industrial Computer with Touchscreen
(3) Station Pushbutton Box
(1) PB Station with E-stop (x2)
(2) POE Web Cameras (for remote/external monitoring only)

Industry Case Study:

LIFE SCIENCES

FLEXBASE modular automation cells are a faster, simpler, smarter way to meet the dynamic needs of the Life Science industry. As a Clean Room ISO 6 compliant solution, FLEXBASE systems are designed to help Life Science manufacturers quickly automate processes and build accuracy, reliability, repeatability and consistency into manufacturing processes. These work cells can be programmed to automate processes such as dispensing, sorting, welding, fastening or testing of medical supplies and biomedical devices.