Formex Mechanic

Standards
(preliminary)

Reviso; Jose LLedias

Formex Mechanic Standards - Table of Contents


clamps

Air Cylinders

Couplers, Adapters & Rod Clevis

Linear Rails and Carriages

Bull Pins

Shot Pins , Part Ejectors

Expanding Locating Pins

Grounding

Lock out Pins / Receivers

Squeezers

Shock Absorbers Stop Collars

Stop Blocks

Smart Stop Blocks

Pin Retainers

L-Blocks

Shims and Spacers

Locating Pins

Part Contact Blocks

Dump Unit Pivots

Fasteners

Washers

Magnets

Bushings

Weld Spatter Covers

Spherical ball

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Revisions

Change Date Description Approved By

01 01/12/2020 Cambio de serie de Cilindro Tunker a: VUHD-63-1-BR2-A035-T12 Tunker de mecanismo Jose Lledias
de acero

Approved
L-BLOCK Y ARMS
Vendor : NAAMS
Series: Notes :

1 - Use only recommended by NAAMS.with

modified dowel holes diameter 10h7.
Preference is that all NAAMS to be 4 holes,
others to be reviewed and approved on an
individual basis.

2 - Stop blocks see page-19 of this document.

3 - All slide designs must ensure that there is

enough space available for adjusting stop
blocks with an allen key. When necessary
counterbore holes for cap screws.

4 - Protection covers (yellow Brass 5mm thick)

to be installed over the stop blocks and rails to
avoid weld spatter and weld run off, that will
affect the performance of these blocks.
.
5. All blocks near welding to be
AMPCOLOY 940.

Approved
 PIN´s LOCATOR

Vendor : NAAMS
Series: APS, APQ y APE for slotted holes.
For Respot Pins : ARP, ARE for slotted holes

Note:
1.The Pins must be 8620
material, with heat treatment
from 58 to 62 Rc and 0.2
cementation depth ,also
rectified and with threads on
Metric sistem. Thread área
always to be left soft.

Approved
clampS
Vendor : TUNKERS
Series:
VUHD-63-1-BR2-A035-T12

Notes :
1 - The clamp standard to use will be The Ø63
2 - The clamps of Ø40, Ø50 and Ø80 will be use only with approval from FORMEX.
3 - All clamps must have dual arms.
4 - The clamps with dual arms must have locking plate between arms.
5 - The clamps Arms to use will be NAAMS norm.with modified dowel holes to 10h7
6 - Preffered clamp arms with square hole for the stump and is subject to oppressors,
avoid using screw clamping flange.
7 - The clamp arms will be considerated separate purchase of the clamps, the arms style
to use as per aplication
8 - All clamps must have the inductive sensor of 24V with LED´s.
9 - All clamps must be has disengaging pin.
10 - clamp TUNKERS to use ,serie VU….1 Z , with the same characteristics describes in
the notes 1, 2, 3, 7 y 8.
11 - The Pac clamp lever must be assembly as per standard mount on clamp , not in the
clamp arm.
12 - Each clamp will be fitted with a regulator unidirectional with flow in Each port.

Approved
BEARINGS & LINEARS RAILS
Vendor : THK
Series: 25, 30, 35 Y 45
Notes :
1 - Linear rail preference is 35 series, all other series to require prior written approval.
2 - The assebly guides must be ordered with double seal + lateral seal + inner seal +
Steel screwed (SHS-C-KK) (SCRAPERS)
3 - Must use special plug ( C ) in all rail assembly screw holes.
4 - Bellows, neoprene guards or leather will not be accepted, preference is (yellow
Brass 5mm thick)
5 - Manufacturers retractable metal guards over the rails and assembly guides are
aceptable.
6 - Try to respect the technical specification of rail (G) recomended by THK
7 - Don´t use linear rails and carriages other that recomendation of THK
8 – Align rail using two dowels on each end and in the center of the opposite
side of the same rail (master rail). The subsidiary rail will be floating and self
align with master rail.
9 – All bolts must be accessible for removal.

Approved
Mount of rails CarriagesTHK
and
 CYLINDERS
Vendor : PARKER
Series: 2AN

Notes :
1 - The stoke of pneumatic cylinders used will be based on multiples of ½”
2 - All pneumatic cylinder designs shall have stroke to go in working position.
3 - Rod end preference is standard threaded male (Std. Rod , Style 4). Female rod end to
require prior approval.
4 - All pnuematic cylinders will be ordered with threaded NPT port.
5 - All pnuematic cylinders will come with metal scrapers on shaft (S = Metalic Rod
Scrapers).
6 - Each pnuematic cylinders will have a uni-directional regulator on each port.
7 - When use pnuematic cylinders with cylindicators, this will be indicated in the cilinder
descrpition, example: N13XFF-13XGG.
8 - The flow control valves and cylindicators will be placed so that they are
easily accessible for replacement and for observation .
9 - In the assembly of the pneumatic cylinders it will be preferred front
rectangular plate
(mounting style J).
10.Pneumatic cilinders must have cushion adjustment to slow down speed before finish
stroke.
Approved
 TORNILLERIA MM.
Vendor :
Series: NOTE:
1 - Shoulder bolts, should be in metric system.
2 - Socket screws must be in metric with socket
head, unless there is an obstruction,the grade to be
12.9
3 – Hex head bolts used with written approval only.

Approved
 SHOT PIN

Vendor : WELKER
Series: UB4N Straights Shot Pins (anti rotate )& SB4N Side by Side Shot
Pins

Notes :
1 - Shot Pins Use only where for space, not possible to
use slider rails and guides packed.
2 - You must use Shot Pins only WELKER brand.
3 - Requirements forUB4N :
Material – N ; Coupler - B ; Actuator – 03 ; Options –
G ; Ram Style - D ; Shroud – 1
4 - Requirements for SB4N :
Coupler - B ; Cylinder Options – 01 ; Ram Style - D ;
Shroud – 1

Notes :
1 - Don´t use WELKER Part Ejectors

Approved
MGNETS and ELECTROMAGNETS
Vendor : Magnetos Bunting, Electroimanes TBD
Series:

Note:
1 – Magnets to be used only with
written approval, units to reviewed
on an individual basis
2 – If approved use only the ones
with screw at back to prevent falling
out
Note:
1 - Only some preload placed on the
difficulty of the piece has to be used.

Approved
SPRINGS
Vendor : CENTURY
Series:
Note:
1 - DADCO High pressure Gas
springs to be used in the units of
piercing strippers

Note:
1 - Springs used in the system
of blocks springing ground and
only if at any device or
mechanism requiring springing

Approved
SLIDEPIN AND BULLPIN
Vendor : PASLIN
Series: PAS048
Notes :
1 - Bull Pins PAS-0048 (style) to use only where it is not possible to use the preferred slide
package rails and guides for location holes .To prevent damage and snagging of the guide
bushings and shafts because of spatter use protection of Yellow brass 5mm thick covers to
protect guides ,cylinder shaft and cylinder .

Preferred design

Approved
VISION SISTEM
Vendor : Keyence o IFM
Series:
Note:
1 - The use of visión cameras to identify components (poke yoke)
(Review of nuts, screws,holes and small components), etc …

Approved
 SHOCK ABSORVER/STOP COLLARS

Vendor :
Series:

Approved
CUPLES, ADAPTERS, SELF ALIGNING
COUPLERS & ROAD CLEVIS
Vendor : E&E
Series: E-15… Notes :
1 - Cylinder Clevis are preferred ,which are separated in thread
área with screws to tighten the rod and thus prevent loosening
during operation (Lock nut).
2 - The fastening Clevis pin plate must be Clevis Pin Retainer,
avoid using ring-loc .
3. If not using the Clevis with clamping screw Screws must be
indicated in the drawing “Drill at assembly” and place the
rolled pin
.
Notes :
1 - The Cylinder Couplers to use should be the female thread with
adapter coupling without play (Female Thread- Non Rap WITH SMART
STOP SENSOR .PEG STYLE) ( Rap condición with sensor on side
2 - In Cylinder Couplers must be indicated in the drawing “Drilled the
bolt on assembly " and place the bolt saftey wire.
3 -The Cylinder Adapters use should be Screwed Support
(Screw Mount).

Approved
CONJUNTOS DE LOCALIZACION

Vendor : NAAMS
Series:
Note:
1 - All Pin location Sets must be with lock washer and pressure washer,
loc-tite blue, When torqued put guarantee point by paint marker,
Dowells dia10h7 must be the extraction type,
All the heads of the screws M10 should be free access for allen key .

Lock washer

Approved
 Grounding Cylinders

Vendor : WELKER
Series: GB3
Notes :
1 -Use it only where it is not possible to use
standardized blocks for ground contact.

2. If the install verify that the cylinders for ground

contact not interfere with positioning of the parts
during load of components, preferably to engage
after clamps close (At end of clamp sequence ) to
avoid any load disturbance of parts.

Grounding
Notes :
1 -FORMEX provide standards for ground contact
blocks.
2 - The contact surface of the patella should be flat
surface
3 - The ground contact unit must be completely
electrically insulated
4. Each robot will have own ground contact..

Approved
 SMART STOP BLOCK

Vendor :
Series:

Approved
 STOP BLOCK

Vendor : NAAMS
Series:

Notes :
1 - Use only the recommended NAAMS.
2 - When making your ensemble sure to
use a curved Stop Block with another
plane.
3 - In reviewing retracted positions-
advanced slider make sure there is
enough space to insert the key when you
have to set them and designed with stop
blocks with screw soquet box.
4 - Place on the Stop Blocks covers to
prevent interference Spater and welding
runoffs that could affect performance .

Approved
 SCRAP MAGNETIC CONVEYOR

Vendor :
Series:

Approved
 PIN RETAINERS

Vendor : NAAMS
Series: Like APR, with the diameter of the modified dowel to Ø10.00H7
Notes :
1. Use only those modified Ø10.00H7 the diameters of the dowels.
2. 2. The drilling pattern must be only two dowels and two screws.
3. 3. Do not use two dowels and a screw.
4. 4. Use only the material is carbon steel.

Locating Pin Bases

Vendor : PASLIN
Series: PEG – 1306R & 1306L
Notes :
1 - Use them only where for space or size of the
part to locate, it does not allow use of NAAMS .

Approved
 SHIMS - SPACER
Vendor :
Series:

Standard shim pack to be 10mm in total at design, 5mm grind spacer and 5mm shim package (see above).
When tooling is measured and set to nominal the 5mm grind spacer will be machined and replaced with a grind
spacer of the correct width that will maintain the 5mm of adjustment shims. Grind spacers to be tacked.
The spacer should be installed next to riser and the shim should be installed between the spacer and locator.
Shims should be easily removable and placed so as not to fall due to gravity when being adjusted

Approved
NC Blocks / Locators
Color codes
Color codes
Perimeter Guarding
Installation of Guarding
ROUGTH LOCATOR y WELD WASHER

Vendor :
Series:

E R
T EC
S
BU
RO

Approved
 ESQUEEZERS/UNIDAD DE PRESION
Vendor : PASLIN
Series:

Note:
1 - Sub assemblies
used in the clamshell,
for front and rear rails
and stations GDT .
2 - Squareniss of
intermediate rails with
the assembly of the
front and rear rails
finish line.

Approved
Spherical Gage tips
Prefer
1. On all bases of fixtures we need to
Have the thee Axis X-Y-Z Spherical balls
To be able to do quick pick up with Faro
Or CMM.
2. Next to each Spherical ball we need
coordinates
Stamped or on small plate mounted to table
Eg: X – 3298 (As per GDT Coordinantes)
3. Need to have a protection cap
Bolt to table with 6 mm allen socket screw
and cable not to loose it.
 Location Pin Packages 7 Diffrent styles

Base plate
Base Plate adjustable
Support for Pin package .3
Plate for adjustment
Keysheet

Notas:
Measuremints in mm
At Nominal the spacer
ASP5mm (8) will be grind
and tack Weld shimpack (7)
will contain of the standadrd
shimpack of 5mm.
The package can be
assenbled LH and RH by
using the base plate 1L and
1R.
Also can turn the T-Support
(3)for better position and
excess
Option 1L
Option 1 R
Riser For Cross car one unit
Serated lock washers
ROBOT WELD CONTROLE STANDS

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 LECCIONES
APRENDIDAS
DISTANCIA SEGURA

Lecciones Aprendidas Confidencial

Si No

Proyecto: Todos
Numero. NA
Area: NA

Problema Solucion
• No se puede alcanzar el punto de operación por abajo o por arriba
• Espacios no cubiertos deben de tener guardas
Punto de
• Las cortinas de Luz no deben de ser usadas como punto de bloqueo
atrapamiento

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• Distancia adecuada:
Ds
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• @
•

Punto seguro

Descripcion: Descripcion:

Puntos de atrapamiento alcanzables desde el punto de

Utilizar la distancia segura entre los las botoneras o cortinas de
activación de la estación, con la velocidad de la mano de
seguridad y los puntos de atrapamiento o golpe de los equipos.
63in/seg

Recomendaciones para proximos proyectos

Utilizar la distancia segura expresada en la tabla (Ds) para evitar

atrapamientos o golpes por el equipo.
BLOQUEO MECANICO DE ACTUADORES
LINEALES

Lecciones Aprendidas Confidencial

Si No

Proyecto: Todos
Numero. NA
Area: NA

Problema Solucion

Válvula check piloteada,

para mantener la posición
el actuador, en la perdida
de presión en la línea de
aire

Descripcion: Descripcion:

Válvulas check piloteadas para retener la posicipión del

Para cargas verticales o inclinadas, debe usarse cilindros con
actuador, permiten energía potencial acumulada que se libera
bloque mecánico para mantener su posición durante la perdida de
al retirar algún obstaculo en la trayectoria, a pesar de haber
presión de aire.
despresurizado la estación.

Recomendaciones para proximos proyectos

Solo está permitido el uso de bloqueos mecánicos para mantener la posición

de actuadores lineales, ante la pérdida de presión de aire.
CONDICION DE MESA SEGURA

Lecciones Aprendidas Confidencial

Si No

Proyecto: Todos
Numero. NA
Area: NA

Problema Solucion

Descripcion: Descripcion:

Al perder cualquier señal de avanzado o retraido y el ingreso al

Condición de mesa segura se establece cuando todos los
cubo de seguridad o apertura de puerta de la celda, no se
actuadores estan avanzados o retraidos, solo en esta condición se
libera la presión neumatica, generando una condición insegura
mantiene presurizado el sistema neumatico del dispositivo.
en los actuadores neumaticos del dispositivo

Recomendaciones para proximos proyectos

Dentro de la seguridades se establece el estado de mesa segura, donde tode
el sistema mande a retraer y todas las señales de retraido estén hechas, así
como si manda a avanzar, todos los sensores de avanzado estén hechos.
Caso contrario deberá de desfogar la estación de trabajo.
ROLL UP DOOR

Lecciones Aprendidas Si No

Proyecto:
Numero.
Todos
NA
Lecciones Aprendidas Confidencial

Confidencial
Si No

Area: NA
Proyecto: Todos
Numero.
Area:
NA
NA Problema Solucion
Problema Solucion
X X E

Valvual de desfogue
directo a los controles
o actuadores
neumaticos

Descripcion: Descripcion:

Posición de Roll Up Door afuera del cubo de seguridad del

Descripcion: Descripcion:
Roll up door está dentro del cubo de seguridad, impide que el
operador, exponiendolo ha ser golpeado por la misma cortina.
operador sea golpeado por la misma cortina al bajar
No están permitidas las cortinas inclinadas Sistema neumatico con valvua de arranque suave con bloque
Sistema neumatico acoplado con válvula de desfogue manual,
mecánico manual y eléctrico, para el control de la presión de aire
sin control eléctrico
en el sistema.
Recomendaciones para proximos proyectos

Cortina roll para

Recomendaciones up proximos
door dentro del
cubo de seguridad, entre la cortina
proyectos
Para asegurar la liberar la presión
electrónica de yaire
vertical en el sistema neumatico ya sea
horizontal.
manualmente o con alguna condición insegura detectada por el sistema de
seguridad, deberá usarse la Valvula de arranque suave con bloqueo manual
y eléctrico
VALVULA DE ARRANQUE SUAVE Y BLOQUEO
MANUAL Y ELECTRICO

Lecciones Aprendidas Confidencial

Si No

Proyecto: Todos
Numero. NA
Area: NA

Problema Solucion

Valvual de desfogue
directo a los controles
o actuadores
neumaticos

Descripcion: Descripcion:

Sistema neumatico con valvua de arranque suave con bloque

Sistema neumatico acoplado con válvula de desfogue manual,
mecánico manual y eléctrico, para el control de la presión de aire
sin control eléctrico
en el sistema.

Recomendaciones para proximos proyectos

Para asegurar la liberar la presión de aire en el sistema neumatico ya sea
manualmente o con alguna condición insegura detectada por el sistema de
seguridad, deberá usarse la Valvula de arranque suave con bloqueo manual
y eléctrico
LISTADO GENERAL DE SENSORES

1. Sensado de tuercas para este punto los sensores de aguja turck m6 y m8

M28002 SENSOR DE AGUJA TURCK
M31660 SENSOR TIPO AGUJA TURCK

2. Cable expuesto a radiación de soldadura MIG

sensronic (código M26839) para lo lugres donde no se tiene movimiento del cable se ha visto un mejor desempeño

3. Sensores expuestos a golpes, para este punto los sensores Nexon aguantan mucho los golpes.
M31933 SENSOR IND M8 CON 3MM DE SENSADO PN DW-AS-703-M8-001 NEXON
TECHNOLOGIES SA DE CV
M31934 SENSOR IND M8 CON 6MM DE SENSADO PN DW-AS-713-M8 NEXON
TECHNOLOGIES SA DE CV
M31935 SENSOR IND M12 CON 63MM DE SENSADO DW-AS-703-M12 NEXON
TECHNOLOGIES SA DE CV
M31936 SENSOR IND M12 CON 10MM DE SENSADO DW-AS-713-M12 NEXON
TECHNOLOGIES SA DE CV
M31937 SENSOR IND M18 CON 10MM DE SENSADO DW-AS-703-M18-002 NEXON
TECHNOLOGIES SA DE CV
M31938 SENSOR IND M18 CON 20MM DE SENSADO DW-AS-713-M18-002 NEXON
TECHNOLOGIES SA DE CV
M31939 SENSOR IND M30 CON 20MM DE SENSADO DW-AS-703-M30-002 NEXON
TECHNOLOGIES SA DE CV
M31940 SENSOR IND M30 CON 40MM DE SENSADO DW-AS-713-M30-002 NEXON
TECHNOLOGIES SA DE CV

4. Sensores expuestos a alta temperatura o cerca de cordones en este punto los sensores Senstronick son muy
resistentes a las altas temperaturas, (sensores de pastilla 7mm, 5mm, punto blanco, etc)

5. Tipo y marca de Stop-Sensor de este tipo los Welker con rosca y pasados.
M53185 SMART STOP W/DC SWITCH ASF020-PD ASF020-PD WELKER ENGINEERED PRODUCTS
M53186 SMART STOP TAPPED W/DC SWITCH ASF021-PD ASF021-PD WELKER ENGINEERED
PRODUCTS
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