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While Steven Douglas Corp. is a fully-qualified custom and special Engineering Company, we also have designed and offer some original and proprietary automation systems and platforms. Because sometimes starting with a tried and true winner can be the best place to start...
SDChassis
‘Fast & Flexible’ small part assembly and processing machine center:
The SDChassis is a world-class, high-speed assembly platform with extremely flexible tooling options and table arrangements. It creates “motion” for all types of common automation processes: pick-and-place, light press, horizontal or vertical probe, verify, sense, check, escape, etc…the SDChassis does it all!
A typical slam-dunk application for the SDChassis would be any machine that required High-Speed small part assembly and/or processing with requirements for Pick-and-Place and probing actions. In these cases, SDC proposes a custom-tooled SDChassis, which isn’t just unique to SDC, but in most cases we are your most robust and cost-effective option as compared to an all-from-scratch competitor.
The SDChassis combines accurate and smooth tooling motions from its large CAM, along with the flexibility and programmability of a servo-driven indexing table and Plate CAM. The servo-driven indexing table allows for parts fixturing ranging from 4 to 48 stations, and the synchronized Servo CAM drives reciprocating plates that provide the motion for the tooling.
How it works:
There are three reciprocating hubs, two upper hubs and one lower hub. The hubs are driven by three independent telescoping center shafts that each travel on independent CAM tracks. As the CAM turns, it generates independent vertical motion for each hub. The hubs include precision linear bearing and ride-on precision ground shafts. The vertical reciprocating hub motion is then available for SDChassis motion tooling.
- Features & Benefits
- Tooling & Integration
- Specifications
Features & Benefits
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Large Plate CAM provides mechanically synchronized motions | Fast, smooth & consistent timing with simplified controls & long service life |
| High-speed up to 80+ cycles per minute | Can reach up to 80+ cycles per minute |
| Heavy machine construction | Low vibration allows high speeds |
| Tooling mounts towards machine center | Center-mounted tooling affords best visibility & access to the machine for adjustment & maintenance |
| Flexible machine configuration with programmable servo-driven indexing table | Tooling mounts towards machine center |
| Hand-wheel crank | Precisely adjust the machine at low speeds |
| Three reciprocating plates | Large capacity & motion for tooling |
| Precise vertical & horizontal motions | Allows pick-and-place, light press, vertical & horizontal slides, probing, escapement & many other operations |
| Standardized tooling options |
Field-tested & economical |
SDChassis Tooling
We have a library of pre-engineered motion modules for your SDChassis which allows you to achieve virtually any assembly operation: pick-and-place, light press, vertical and horizontal slides, probing, escapement, and many other motions. Additionally, all our standard tooling can be customized and new tooling can be designed and built to meet your specific application. SDC’s expertise in designing custom parts fixtures specifically for the SDChassis allows us to offer you parts fixtures for virtually any part.
SDChassis Integration
Custom and special is what we do, and we'll work with you on every SDChassis to deliver a complete custom assembly and/or processing machine. Common SDChassis cells include: all types of parts feeding, i.e.: robotic loading and/or unloading, vibratory parts feeding and other types of parts feeding systems, In-feed and out-feed conveyors, etc. Use our Contact Us page to discuss the SDChassis for your application, or to request a printed brochure be sent to you.
Specifications
| SDChassis | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Machine speed: | Up to 90 cycles per minute! |
| Indexing table diameters: | 30-in. to 36-in. (inquire about larger diameters) |
| Indexing accuracy: | ±.002-in. |
| Indexing torque : | 6000 in/lbs |
| Indexing table stations: | 4 to 48 fixture stations |
| Motion modules: | Mount up to 24 per machine |
| Vertical motions: | Up to 3-in. |
| Horizontal motions: | Up to 6-in. |
| Electrical requirements: | 480 volts, 15 amps, 60Hz, 3 phase |
Other General Specifications
- Basic chassis provides vertical & horizontal tooling motions
- Operation indicator stack lights
- CAM-derived motions
- Overload protection
- Hardened CAM tracks
- Travel protection
- Heavy ground steel top plate with key slots
- Full guarding
- Low-speed hand wheel for fine tune adjustments
Click on the below links to view the videos of the SDChassis.
SDChassis is running @ 60-Cycles-Per- Min in each clip.
- SDChassis - Wide Angle I
- SDChassis - Wide Angle II
- SDChassis - Pick-and-Place Module
- SDChassis - Upper Press/Probe Module
Note: Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Use our Contact page to discuss the SDChassis for your application, or to request a printed brochure be sent to you.
