13. Modifications to Equipment
● Do not modify the VBX-160 equipment in any way
● Modifications without VersaBuilt authorization could
lead to personal injury and/or damage to equipment
● Modifications to equipment without authorization from
VersaBuilt will void the equipment warranty
25. Rinse and Dry
● Rinse tank and air knife are
located in the cell
● Coolant and chips are rinsed
from a finished part
● Part is dried using an air
knife
Rinse tank
26. Rinse and Dry
Tank Features
● Pump
● Filter
● Waterfall nozzle
● Air knife
● Rinse solution
Air Knife and Nozzles
Water Valve Lever
27. Robot
● IRB 140 6 axis industrial robot
● MultiGripper
● Picks part from shelf
● Places part in vise
● Returns finished part to shelf
42. A/E Panel
Vise Solenoid
Valves
Air System Regulator
Terminal Blocks
DeviceNet IO
System
Air System
Lubricators
Analog Regulators
Circuit Breakers
VBX-160 Main
Power Switch
43. Components on CNC
● MultiGrip Vise
● Spindle probe
● CNC pneumatic door opener
48. VBX-160 Positioning
You can move the cell completely away from the CNC
● Power down VBX Controller
● Turn off air
● Disconnect control cables
● Remove pivot pin
● Roll cell or use fork lift
52. VBXC: Status/Control Panel
● Appears at top of all VBXC screens
● Buttons may change based on current status
Screen
Selection
Menu
Status
Buttons
Control
Buttons
58. VBXC: Operation Screen
● Shows status of all slots
● MGSJ appear as rectangle
● Material appears as circle
or rectangle
● Color indicates current
status of slot
Racks Panel
59. VBXC: Operation Screen
Racks Panel/Template Selection
● Shelf numbers across top
● Template options on left side
● Not all templates can be
applied to all shelves
61. VBXC: Operation Screen
Actions Panel
● Displays a list of actions for operator
● Actions appear as tasks
● Tasks are color coded to indicate urgency level
69. Processing Parts with the VBX-160
Preparing to Process Parts
● Review safety instructions
● Rinse tank prepped
● Inspect equipment
● VBX-160 cell in locked position
● Cell has power
● Air on to cell
● Prepared with job information
70. Processing Parts with the VBX-160
Power Up Equipment:
● VBX Controller
● Main power on
● CNC
71. Processing Parts with the VBX-160
When parts are processing:
● Enter Recovery
● Complete DNC sync
● Move robot home
● Clear vise and MGSJ
● Complete recovery tasks
● Press the illuminated power button on the VBXC CPU
When parts are not processing:
● Press the illuminated power button on the VBXC CPU
Power down
72. Processing Parts with the VBX-160
Complete DNC Sync
● Press Reset
● Press MDI button on CNC if
not in DNC mode
● Click “DNC Sync” on VBXC
● Verify correct programs loaded
● Start Cycle the CNC
● Plug turns green in VBXC
Status/Control Panel DNC SyncedDNC not Synced
73. Processing Parts with the VBX-160
Add a Job in the VBX Controller
● Use Screen Selection Menu button to access
Operation screen
● Click + symbol in Active Jobs Panel
● Input Order ID, Quantity and Part
● Save
76. Processing Parts with the VBX-160
Loading MGSJ and Parts to Run a Job
● Tasks to load MGSJ appear in Actions list first
● Tasks to load material appear after MGSJ tasks completed
● Click “Highlight” to see locations on racks
77. Processing Parts with the VBX-160
● Retrieve MGSJ identified in task
● Review designated shelf slots
● Place MGSJ in slot
‒ Serrated side on shelf
‒ Robot gripper interface facing
into cell
● Click “Done”
Loading MGSJ
80. Processing Parts with the VBX-160
Loading Material
● Task to load material identifies:
‒ # of parts
‒ Part ID
‒ Order ID
● Place material in assigned slots
● Close and latch both rack doors
● Click “Done”
81. Processing Parts with the VBX-160
Racks Panel view with
MGSJ and material loaded
for a job
Loading Material
82. Processing Parts with the VBX-160
Cycle Start
● Click on “Cycle Start” in Status/Control Panel
● Robot begins processing
● Check Actions Panel for additional tasks
83. Processing Parts with the VBX-160
● Material ready to unload
● Slot waiting for material
● Milling
● Cancelled part
● Errors
● Empty slots
Monitor Part Processing
85. Processing Parts with the VBX-160
3 Completed Parts Completed MGSJ
Unloading Parts/MGSJ
86. Processing Parts with the VBX-160
Unloading Parts/MGSJ
● Open rack doors
● Remove the designated parts and/or MGSJ
● Close and latch doors
● Click “Done” next to task in VBXC
87. Processing Parts with the VBX-160
Unloading Parts/MGSJ
● Additional scenarios may require unloading:
‒ Canceled part/MGSJ
‒ Error
88. Processing Parts with the VBX-160
Multiple Jobs
● Can enter and save more than 1 job in
VBXC
● VBXC begins new job when slots are
available
89. Processing Parts with the VBX-160
Editing the Job List
● You can cancel a job anytime after it has been saved
● If part for cancelled job is currently held by robot or in vise, then VBXC goes
to Recovery mode
● To stop a part from processing, use the op Stop button
90. Processing Parts with the VBX-160
Editing the Job List
● Click on the “Edit Job List”
button
● Find job in list
● Click on “Cancel”
● Click on “Done”
● Check for tasks in Actions Panel
91. Recovery
● Occurs when robot stops processing in
response to:
‒ Error
Or
‒ Operator initiates Recovery
● Recovery tasks displayed in Actions Panel
● All Recovery tasks must be completed before
processing can resume
94. Recovery
Recovery Process
If operator is initiating Recovery:
● “Feed Hold” processing
● Click “Recovery” button
● Confirm that you want to continue to
Recovery
● Parts currently processing are cancelled
95. Recovery
Recovery Process
If VBXC initiates Recovery or after operator has entered Recovery:
● Complete DNC sync
● “Cycle Start” on CNC
● “Cycle Start” on VBXC
96. Recovery
Recovery Process
Returning the robot to home position
● Use Home button unless there is movement error
● If movement error, then use Arm jog buttons
● May need to release MGSJ with gripper controls
● Use Home button when clear from obstacles
98. Recovery
Recovery Process
Exit Recovery:
● Verify all tasks complete
● Click “Done” for each task
● VBXC exits Recovery
● VBXC returns to feed hold state
● Click “Cycle Start” to resume processing
107. Preventative Maintenance
Daily
● Rinse and Dry System
‒ Empty and refill solution at least daily
(4-6 inches solution)
‒ Inspect nozzles
‒ Keep filters clean
● Inspect MultiGrippers, intermediate jaws
and MGSJ
‒ Signs of wear
‒ Free of chips
‒ Lubricate
108. Preventative Maintenance
Daily
● Inspect VBX-160 cell
‒ Clean and free of chips, coolant, debris
‒ Fluids contained in drip tray or rinse tank
● Inspect robot
‒ Check dressing for wear/damage
‒ Clean and free of chips, coolant, debris
● Inspect Vises:
‒ Clean out chips and other debris
‒ Inspect for wear or damage
109. Preventative Maintenance
Chip Maintenance
● Chip accumulation can affect production
● Use a chip output system
● Remove chips from equipment
● Blow out door tracks
● Clean wash bucket
110. Preventative Maintenance
Weekly
Robot controller air filter
● Pull up on filter to remove
● Inspect filter for damage and debris
● Clean and dry filter or replace
● Slide filter back in place
112. Preventative Maintenance
Monthly
Lubricate vises
● 2 points on right side of vise
● 1 point on back of vise
● 1 point in front
● Use grease gun with needle grease tip
● Pump grease on 1-2 times
● Open and close vise
● Repeat 1-2 times for each point
● If grease point overflows, it is full
