Exercise 1Exercise 1Feeding Workpieces from a Gravity Feeding Workpieces from a Gravity

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3/2-Way Valve3/2-Way ValveSingle Acting CylinderSingle Acting CylinderService UnitService Unit

Exercise 1Exercise 1Feeding Workpieces from a Gravity Feeding Workpieces from a Gravity

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Problem DescriptionProblem Description::

Using a single cylinder, workpieces are to be Using a single cylinder, workpieces are to be feed into a jig from a gravity magazine. feed into a jig from a gravity magazine.

The piston rod is to extend when a pushbutton is The piston rod is to extend when a pushbutton is pressed and return to the start position when the pressed and return to the start position when the push button is released.push button is released.

Exercise 1 Answer

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Exercise 2Exercise 2Removal of Heavy Workpieces Removal of Heavy Workpieces from a Gravity Feed Magazinefrom a Gravity Feed Magazine

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5/2-Way Valve5/2-Way ValveDouble Acting CylinderDouble Acting Cylinder

Exercise 2Exercise 2Removal of Heavy Workpieces Removal of Heavy Workpieces from a Gravity Feed Magazinefrom a Gravity Feed Magazine

Problem DescriptionProblem Description::

Using a double acting cylinder, Heavy Using a double acting cylinder, Heavy workpieces are to be feed into a jig from a workpieces are to be feed into a jig from a gravity magazine.gravity magazine.

The piston rod extends when a selector The piston rod extends when a selector switch is returned to its original position.switch is returned to its original position.

Exercise 2 Answer

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Exercise 3Exercise 3Removal of Bushings From Steel Removal of Bushings From Steel

BlocksBlocks

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Indirect ControlIndirect ControlDirect ControlDirect Control

Exercise 3Exercise 3Removal of Bushings from Steel Removal of Bushings from Steel

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Problem DescriptionProblem Description::

Press fit bushings are to be removed from Press fit bushings are to be removed from steel blocks using a double acting cylinder.steel blocks using a double acting cylinder.

The start signal is to be given using a push The start signal is to be given using a push button: When the push button is released, button: When the push button is released, the cylinder returns to its initial position.the cylinder returns to its initial position.

Exercise 3 Answer

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Exercise 4 Exercise 4 Distribution of CratesDistribution of Crates

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Memory Control SystemMemory Control System

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Circuit Diagram: Memory Control

Exercise 4 Exercise 4 Distribution of CratesDistribution of Crates

Problem DescriptionProblem Description::

The roller track is to be swiveled by means of a The roller track is to be swiveled by means of a double acting cylinder.double acting cylinder.

The signals to extend and to retract are given The signals to extend and to retract are given from separate push buttons. The cylinder is to from separate push buttons. The cylinder is to remain in the position indicated by the last signal remain in the position indicated by the last signal until an opposing signal is given.until an opposing signal is given.

Exercise 4 Answer

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Exercise 5 Exercise 5 Transfer of a PartTransfer of a Part

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Roller LeversRoller Levers

Exercise 5 Exercise 5 Transfer of a PartTransfer of a Part

Project DescriptionProject Description::

Using a double acting cylinder, a part is t be Using a double acting cylinder, a part is t be moved from one roller track to another, as part moved from one roller track to another, as part of a material handling operation.of a material handling operation.

The operation is to be started used a push The operation is to be started used a push button. An acknowledgment signal is required button. An acknowledgment signal is required when the piston is fully extended to ensure that when the piston is fully extended to ensure that the part has been transferred.the part has been transferred.

The return stroke is to be automatic.The return stroke is to be automatic.

Exercise 5 Answer

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Exercise 6 Exercise 6 Parts FeedingParts Feeding

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Non Return ValvesNon Return ValvesShuttle Valve Shuttle Valve Dual Pressure Valve Dual Pressure Valve Flow ControlsFlow ControlsMetering In/OutMetering In/Out

Metering InMetering In Metering OUTMetering OUT

Exercise 6 Exercise 6 Parts FeedingParts Feeding

Problem DescriptionProblem Description::

Production parts are moving an actuator away from a Production parts are moving an actuator away from a gravity feed magazine toward an assembly devicegravity feed magazine toward an assembly device

Two push buttons are to be incorporated in the circuit. Two push buttons are to be incorporated in the circuit. When either of these is actuated, parts are to be feed.When either of these is actuated, parts are to be feed.

The return stroke is initiated by the actuator after it The return stroke is initiated by the actuator after it reaches the end of the forward rotation.reaches the end of the forward rotation.

The forward and return strokes are to be adjustable.The forward and return strokes are to be adjustable.

Exercise 6 Answer

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