10 Function
The station combines the handling functions "inspection" and "joining".
The station measures the alignment of the workpieces and decides whether a workpiece with the opening
facing upward is to receive a cap, or a workpiece with the opening facing downward, is passed through.
11 Sequence description
11.1 Start-up prerequisites
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No workpiece at the beginning of the conveyor belt of conveyor module 1
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Cap ready on conveyor module 2
11.2 Initial position
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Stopper advanced
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Deflector retracted
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Conveyor motors off
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Suction cup up
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Slide retracted
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Vacuum off
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Joining station
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