An important plus for new DEPRAG screwdriving system
Specialist is gearing up for the digital future
All the big names in the industry are represented at the MOTEK international trade fair for automation in production and assembly at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre between the 7th and 10th of October 2019. Designers and operators will find cross-sector approaches, ranging from detailed solutions to turnkey system solutions. The unique industry platform showcases a wide range of cutting-edge solutions and the latest trends for optimisation in assembly processes.
At the exhibition stand in hall 5, Deprag schulz gmbh u. CO. is presenting the new screwdriving system Deprag plus – the future of screwdriving technology. "This is not reinventing the wheel, it is a question of highly effective fine-tuning, as a result of technological advances, which have released enormous potential," explains Daniel Guttenberger, Product Manager for DEPRAG screwdriving technology. Connectivity, user-friendliness, flexibility, efficiency and documentation capabilities: these key characteristics are decisive factors in choosing a screwdriving system. These features were all vitally significant in the development of the new generation – a platform for the digital future.
Product Manager Guttenberger continues, "Our new screwdriving system Deprag plus has been designed entirely in-house, drawing on our expert knowledge of EC and EC-Servo technology and even providing improvements wherever a client requires additional features." The Deprag plus screwdriving system is composed of the new sequence controller AST12 and an appropriate screwdriving tool. This can either be a handheld or a spindle screwdriver.
Platform for the digital future
From now on, the newly developed sequence controller AST12 will replace any forerunners. It provides a uniform, flexible concept for system communication interfaces and industry 4.0 interfaces. It can be controlled via standard input/output, Profibus or Industrial Ethernet (Profinet, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP). The industry 4.0 interfaces OPC UA, MQTT, REST and FTP can also be used. They are a requirement for machine-to-machine communication and smooth data exchange – the added plus of connectivity.
The screwdriving system also scores plus points with its user-friendliness. The AST Manager provides a central management user interface, where screwdriving programs can be created easily, software can be activated and general settings can be adjusted. The web-based operator interface has a responsive design and is perfectly suited to any end device.
Furthermore, with the AST Manager, screwdriving programs can be organised and program groups can be created. This allows the customer to structure screwdriving processes according to component variant or product type. Fast product changeover and simple retrieval of screwdriving programs means a considerable time saving in assembly and a reduction of idle times.
More information: Deprag schulz gmbh u. CO.
