Activity 3: Drilling of valve manifold blocks

Training aims: To be able to design indirect circuit actuation.

To be able to compare different sensors and select appropriate sensors for an
application.

Problem definition
Valve manifold blocks are to be drilled horizontally and vertically by two pneumatically actuated feed
units. The two drilling axes are to intersect. The start is to be effected via a valve with pushbutton.

Parameters
Since the drilling axes are intersecting, you need to ensure that the first drilling operation is completed
before the second one starts.

Project task
1. Complete the pneumatic circuit diagram.
2. Carry out the assembly.
3. Check the assembled circuit.
4. Describe the mode of operation of the circuit.
5. Compile the equipment list.

Positional sketch
 Activity 4: Filling of drinks bottles

Training aims - To be able to design indirect cylinder actuation.

- To familiarize yourself with the design and function of stepper modules.
- To be able to design the basic continuous cycle stepper control system.
- To be able to install one-way flow control valves dependent on given
parameters.

Problem definition
A drinks producer requires bottles to be filled automatically. During the filling operation, the bottles are
to be pressed against the extended piston rod of the separating cylinder by a continuously running
conveyor. The storage container is located above this and is to be opened and closed by a cylinder. The
cylinder is to close the container opening in the retracted state.

Parameters
The flow control of the separating cylinder is to be set such that only the filled bottle is released and a
new, empty drinks bottle is positioned underneath the filling valve.

Project task
1. First of all, process the introductory exercises for the stepper module.
2. Complete the pneumatic circuit diagram.
3. Carry out the assembly.
4. Check the assembled circuit.
5. Describe the mode of operation of the circuit.
6. Compile the equipment list.

Positional sketch