Panasonic CONNECT PGMA Guided Manual Assembly Machine User Guide
- June 16, 2024
- Panasonic CONNECT
Table of Contents
PGMA Guided Manual Assembly Machine
PGMA – Panasonic Guided Manual Assembly helps to enhance manual
assembly
PGMA
GuidanceEnforcementKey Values Increase operator’s efficiencyGet the assembly
more reliableImprove product quality by higher yield. TraceabilityMaterial
ManagementFeaturesCentral storage of work flows and instructionsSharing and
accumulate knowledge &
know-howAvoid errors and increase motivationCost saving by reducing error
factor. Connection to MES and/or ERP systemProvide “just-in-time” required
materials automaticallyManual assembly included in the reporting loopCost
saving by more efficient production and material planning. Typical use-cases
for PGMA to guide & enhance are: Manual THT insertionManual mechanical
assemblySemiautomatic screw & nut mounting with and without torque control.
Manual visual inspectionSemiautomatic testing and/or measurement. Manual
product packing and labelling incl. weight control (optional)Training for any
manual assembly & activityThe ROI (return of invest) period for PGMA
implementation is typically much less than one year due to reduction of
failures and mistakes, speeding up the assembly process and finally increase of
user‘s motivation.
Key Features
ensure an effective “zero-defect strategy”
share knowhow by organizing work instruction and work flows
introduce full traceability
apply an effective end-to-end material management
PGMA
https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/gb/en/products/smart-factory/pgma
Controller as computer unit| for guidance setup & work instruction
administration
as central data storage
incl. hardware interfaces and control
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Other| Connection to MES and/or ERP system
Interface to PanaCIM Material Control for „just-in-time“ material preparation
Panasonic laser projector for visualization
High-resolution camera with high-intensity lighting as AOI
Touch Panel as GUI (General User Interface)
Monitor for local reporting / traceability of production data
Material boxes with Pick2light functionality
Barcode reader
Workplace table incl. suitable holders and fixtures
Conveyer with SMEMA interface
Size| Typical size (depends on configuration): W x D x H = 1,0 m x 1,2 m x 2,80
m
Weight| (depends on configuration): 200 kg