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ROBO Cylinder 3-position Controller
MEC User Application Examples
MEC
(Mechanical Engineer Control)
is a class of controllers
that can be used easily
even by mechanical
engineers.
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2 MEC User Application Examples
Controller for Mechanical Engineers
MECUserApplicationExamples
Industry Application Title Page
Machine Tool/
Automated Machine
Machine Tool/
Automated Machine
Machine Tool/
Automated Machine
Machine Tool/
Automated Machine
Machine Tool/
Automated Machine
Food/Packaging Machine
Electrical Product
Electrical Product
Electronic
Component/Battery
Semiconductor/
Liquid Crystal
Semiconductor/
Liquid Crystal
Automobile/
Automotive Parts
Chemical/Rubber/Metal
Other
Other
INDEX
Applying Adhesive to Mechanical Parts p5
Cutting System for Medical Device Parts p6
System for Press-fitting Resin Parts into Appliances p7
Sealing Machine p8
Applicator System p9
Sweets Transfer System p10
Confectionary Equipment p11
Food Sorting System p12
System for Aligning Lunch Boxes on Conveyor p13
System for Mixing Source in Food p14
Process for Forming Household Appliance Parts p15
Rivet Insertion System p16
System for Cutting Lead Wires of Electronic Components p17
Positioning System for Glass Substrates p18
Inspection System for Glass Substrates p19
Welding System for Automotive Parts p20
Liquid Agitation System p21
Work Part Transfer System for Transportation of Machine Parts p22
Gripper for Mechanical Part Transfer System p23

MEC Application
3
Manual
Adjustment
Trialoperation
PLC
Air cylinder
Replacement
ROBO Cylinder
Power supply
PC connection cable
Controller
With MEC, you can easily replace your
air-cylinder system with a low-cost ROBO
Cylinder system which is easy to operate.
3-position 100/200-VAC Controller
for RCP2/RCP3
3-position 100-VAC Controller
for RCA/RCA2/RCL
3-position ROBO Cylinder® Controller MEC (Mechanical Engineer Control)
Features
Low Cost
The PMEC package, which comes with a controller, power
supply, acceleration/speed change function and PC connection
cable, among others, is at an affordable price. The MEC PC
software can be downloaded free of change from IAI’s website.
Easy Operation
Even a beginner can set up the controller without reading
the operation manual. The acceleration and speed can be
changed using the knobs on the controller.
Push-motion Operation/Intermediate Stopping
Easy Replacement from Your
Air-cylinder System
Operation signals are exactly the same as those used to operate
air cylinders. This means that you can use the program of your
current PLC directly.
Push-motion operation can be performed in the same manner as you
would with any air-cylinder system.
Also, you can cause the actuator to stop at any desired intermediate point
between the home position and stroke end by changing the setting of the
intermediate point using the MEC PC software.

Explanation
4
1. Easy operation/installation
2. Inexpensive
3. Built-in power supply
4. No need for PLC to operate
5. No need for air supply
6. Supporting constant-speed operation And many more…
Industries and Applications
in Which MEC Is Used
Industries
Other
Semiconductor/
liquidcrystal
Industrial machinery/
mechanical parts
Automobile/
automotive parts
Food/medicine/cosmetics
Electronic/
electrical components
and parts
Chemical/film
Metal/rawmaterial/
constructionmaterial
Applications
Other
Positioning/conveyance
Inspection/
measurement
Pusher
Press-fitting/insertion
Clamping/gripping
Filling/injection
Up/down
Welding
Reasons for Adopting MEC…

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
PMECApplicable Controller
5
The customer was using an air-cylinder system before, but every time the
work part was changed, the stopper position had to be changed to adjust the
application position, which was time-consuming given the many varieties of
work parts handled.
After introducing a ROBO Cylinder + MEC system, setup and position change
became easy and operation also became more stable.
Another plus is that since air is not used, compressors are no longer necessary,
resulting in a simpler system.
This system applies adhesive to mechanical parts using a dispenser.
The semi-automatic system has operation switches that are used to move the
dispenser to the left and right.
Applying Adhesive to Mechanical Parts
RCP3-SA4C
Dispenser
Adhesive
Work part
Work part platform
Operation switches (move right, move left)
(24-V power must be supplied externally.)
P-CON
PMEC
http://iaiquality.com/2011/03/02/glue-applicator-application-example/
MachineTool/
AutomatedMachineFood/PackagingMachineElectricalProductElectronicComponent/
Battery
Semiconductor/Liquid
Crystal
Automobile/
AutomotivePartsChemical/Rubber/MetalOther

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
Applicable Controller AMEC
6
This system drives a facility that cuts medical device parts.
This system cuts a bundle of medical device parts.
The customer adopted a ROBO Cylinder to allow for fine-tuning of cutting speeds
and ensure stable operation.
Since powder dust generates from cutting, the dust-proof RCP2W was selected.
Also, the system was designed with a guide to prevent the rod from receiving
lateral forces when cutting.
MachineTool/
Battery
Crystal
Automobile/
Cutting System for Medical Device Parts
Medical device parts
Rotary grindstone
Motor
Guide
Fulcrum
RCP2W-RA6C

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
7
This process is designed to press-fit resin parts into the frames of household
appliances.
Before, the operator had to tap each resin part for installation, and this manual
process was subject to problems, such as ➀ the part being damaged and ➁ the
insertion amount becoming varied, when the part was not tapped properly.
After introducing a ROBO Cylinder system, the customer can now perform the
process stably, resulting in quality improvement.
SystemforPress-fittingResinPartsintoAppliances
Resin part
RCP2W-RA6C
MachineTool/
Battery
Crystal
Automobile/

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
Applicable Controller PMEC
8
This system presses seals in a process where seals, supplied in the form of tape, are
attached to work parts.
Before, the operator was pressing seals manually, but the customer considered
automating the process to standardize varying results and also to prevent
careless mistakes.
After considering an air-cylinder system, the customer decided to adopt a ROBO
Cylinder system because with an air-cylinder system, varying pressures caused by
fluctuation in the main pressure could produce defects.
MachineTool/
Battery
Crystal
Automobile/
Sealing Machine
Urethane
Work part
RCP2-RA3C

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
9
This is an example of an application where the angle of a dispenser is changed.
A jig is used to covert the linear motion of a ROBO Cylinder rod into rotary
motion to change the angle of the applicator dispenser. The speed and range of
dispenser movement can be changed with ease, so setup is also easy when the
product is changed.
Applicator System
Work part
Dispenser
Work part
RCA-RA4C
MachineTool/
Battery
Crystal
Automobile/

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
10
This is a sweets transfer system that pushes out trays on which sweets are placed
onto a conveyor.
The customer was using an air-cylinder system before, but because adjusting the
push-out speed was difficult, sweets sometimes jumped out of the trays.
After introducing a ROBO Cylinder + MEC system, the customer enjoyed the
following benefits while continuing to use the controls of the original air-cylinder
system (such as wirings and programs) with little changes:
➀ Sweets no longer jump out.
➁ The tact time became shorter without having to change the approach and
return speeds.
MachineTool/
Battery
Crystal
Automobile/
Sweets Transfer System
RCA-SA6R

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
11
This system is used to automatically shape Gohei mochi(note)
and put them on
skewers. The baking process is manual.
The customer adopted a ROBO Cylinder system for shaping and pressing gohei
mochi and piercing them with skewers. The actuator that pierces skewers moves
at high speed until immediately before piercing, where it reduces the speed and
moves slowly to prevent mochi from deforming. The customer also likes this
system because it can be used in locations without an air supply and there is no
compressor noise.
This system was adopted by stores selling gohei mochi in tourist places, which
together manufactured 50,000 pieces of gohei mochi in five days during the
festival period.
Confectionary Equipment
Pierced with a skewer
Shaping & pressing
Pallet
RCP2-RA4C
RCP3-SA5C
http://iaiquality.com/2011/03/02/confectionery-equipment-application-example/
(Note) Gohei mochi is a local delicacy found in Kiso, Ina, Hida and Mikawa regions in Japan. Glutinous rice is baked
softer than usual and rolled into balls, which are then put on skewers, dipped in sauce, and baked.
MachineTool/
Battery
Crystal
Automobile/

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
12
This system is used to sort pieces of food flowing in a single line on a conveyor, into
two lines.
The customer adopted a MEC system partly because the number of positioning
points was small and partly because they liked the built-in power supply feature.
MachineTool/
Battery
Crystal
Automobile/
Food Sorting System
RCP2-RA4C

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
13
This system is used to align lunch boxes on a conveyor before they enter a
packaging machine.
Lunch boxes flowing on a conveyor are pressed against the guide by the ROBO
Cylinder rod to align the boxes before they enter the packaging machine.
The customer was using an air-cylinder system before, but adjusting the pressing
force was difficult and work parts sometimes got scratched or caught.
With the current ROBO Cylinder system, adjustment is easy and quality has also
improved.
System for Aligning Lunch Boxes on Conveyor
Packaging machine
Guide
RCP2-RA4C
MachineTool/
Battery
Crystal
Automobile/

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
14
This system is used to mix source, which is injected from a nozzle, evenly in a
hopper.
The customer adopted a ROBO Cylinder system for their machine that adds
source to food material by moving its nozzle to the left and right to introduce
source evenly in a hopper, etc.
With this system, the operating speed can now be changed flexibly according to
the type of material or source, and source can also be mixed evenly and quickly.
MachineTool/
Battery
Crystal
Automobile/
System for Mixing Source in Food
RCP3-SA5C
Nozzle
Hopper

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
15
This system is used to press against a die and bend a copper shaft, which is a part of
a household appliance.
Before, the customer was using an air-cylinder system to perform this
bending operation. After changing to a ROBO Cylinder + MEC system, low-
speed operation is now possible and pressure has also stabilized. The result is
elimination of warped or burred work parts and, consequently, stable quality.
Process for Forming Household Appliance Parts
RCP2-RA6C
Shaft
MachineTool/
Battery
Crystal
Automobile/

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
16
This system is used in a device assembly process to affix the cover to the device
using nylon rivets.
Before, the customer was manually inserting nylon rivets in the assembly process,
where sometimes rivets were inserted with an excessive force, while other times
the insertion force was too small.
After adopting a ROBO Cylinder system, the insertion speed and insertion force
have become constant and quality has improved.
MachineTool/
Battery
Crystal
Automobile/
Rivet Insertion System
RCA-SA6C
Work part
Nylon rivet
Cover RCA2-GS4N

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
17
This device is used to cut lead wires of electronic components.
This system, designed to cut lead wires of electronic components, was operated by an
air cylinder before. However, many work parts were scrapped due to cutting problems
and frequent replacements of cutting blades kept the maintenance cost high, and
eventually the customer adopted a ROBO Cylinder system. With the ROBO Cylinder
system, fine-tuning of the speed and acceleration of the cutting blade is now possible
and cut surfaces of wires have become cleaner, resulting in a significant reduction in
the number of work parts that must be scrapped due to cutting problems. In addition,
this system allows for setting of a desired blade stopping position, which has helped
prevent tool damage caused by collision with the blade tip.
SystemforCuttingLeadWiresofElectronicComponents
RCP2-GRS
Lead wire
Cutting blade
MachineTool/
Battery
Crystal
Automobile/
Electronic components

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
18
This mechanism is used to move the guides of a transfer system according to the
size of glass substrates being transferred.
This system is used for a glass substrate transfer line to move the guides on the
left and right according to the size of glass substrates being transferred.
The customer had never used ROBO Cylinders before, but decided on a MEC
system that could meet their requirements for easy operation, low cost and short
lead time.
MachineTool/
Battery
Crystal
Automobile/
Positioning System for Glass Substrates
Guide
Glass substrate
Table type
RCA2-TA6R

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
19
This system is used to perform sampling inspection of glass substrates.
This system is used to perform sampling inspection of glass substrates.
Cameras are used to inspect the moving glass simultaneously from top and
bottom.
We could build a low-cost system by simply connecting operation switches to a
MEC controller.
Inspection System for Glass Substrates
RCP2-SA7C
Glass substrate
Camera
Guide railInspection area
MachineTool/
Battery
Crystal
Automobile/

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
20
This mechanism is used for an iron pipe welding system to move a welding torch at
a constant speed.
Before, this process was performed by skilled operators, where the quality of
welded pipes varied.
After adopting a ROBO Cylinder system, the moving speed has become constant
and quality has stabilized.
Speed change is also very easy and the operator can fine-tune the speed by
looking at the condition of the products.
The ROBO Cylinder and MEC controller are the only components of this system;
hence the low cost and easy operation of the system.
Welding System for Automotive Parts
RCP3-SA4C
PMEC
Welding torch
MachineTool/
Battery
Crystal
Automobile/

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
21
This system is used to slowly move a stirring bar up and down to agitate chemical
contained in a flask.
The customer adopted this system as a sample unit for evaluation before
building a full-scale system.
Initially the customer was planning to use an air cylinder to achieve agitation,
but found the ROBO Cylinder system more attractive because it can be operated
only with a 100-V power supply and the amplitude and agitation speed can be
changed freely.
Liquid Agitation System
RCP2-SA5C
Stirring bar
Chemical
http://iaiquality.com/2010/10/19/beaker-stirrer-application-example/
MachineTool/
Battery
Crystal
Automobile/

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
22
This system is used to push out parts from a conveyor onto another conveyor.
Before, the customer was manually transferring work parts because their plant
had no air supply. Thanks to the ROBO Cylinder and MEC, the process is now
automated.
Sensor signals are input directly to operate the actuator without a PLC.
Since a desired acceleration can be set, work parts are not scratched as they
usually are with an air-cylinder system.
WorkPartTransferSystemforTransportationofMachineParts
RCA2-GD4N
Work part
Sensor
MachineTool/
Battery
Crystal
Automobile/

Explanation
Application
MEC Application
23
A MEC system is adopted for the gripper of a transfer system that takes out parts
from a processing system.
The customer decided to replace their original air-cylinder gripper to a motor-
driven counterpart for the purpose of reducing air piping.
Gripper for Mechanical Part Transfer System
RCP2-RA4C
Work part
Work part
Note. An external guide may be needed depending
on the structure of the gripper.
MachineTool/
Battery
Crystal
Automobile/

Catalog Number CJ0168-2A-UST-1-0311
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