June 25, 2015 – Universal Instruments’ Polaris “Hybrid” combines the best of Multi-Process and Servo-Gripper into one machine to provide greater flexibility and better support for your custom manufacturing processes.

Same Cell – Several Applications

Key Technologies

• Dispensing
• Pick and Place
• Driving Screws
• Vision Inspection
• Bar Code Scanning
• Labeling
• Clinching
• Packaging
• Laser Marking
• Height Detection
• Press Applications
• Test/Special Application Handling
• Dispense Weight Monitoring

Verified Machine Accuracy

• Every Polaris positioning system is mapped enabling the user to translate CAD files
• The Polaris can be measured using traceable glass boards and components
• Final placement performance for a Servo Gripper or Multi-Process Pick and Place machine is: “X”, “Y” +/- 75 micron @ 4σ; Theta +/- 0.2° @ 4σ; X, Y, & Z repeatability +/- 0.01 mm

Multi-Process Interface

• Standard tool interface allows Polaris to be a platform across multiple work cells (final assembly, odd form, packaging, screw driving, dispensing, etc.)
• Various tools can be used in combinations to achieve custom process requirements
• Modular system and use of standard interfaces results in a cost-effective solution by paying only for needed capability
• Common software interface with all options

Multi-Process Tools/Heads

• Vision guidance camera
• Quadrus 2-D bar code scanner
• Cognex insight color inspection camera
• Keyence color inspection camera
• Vacuum and gripper pick and place tools (pneumatic and servo)
• Dispensing valves
• Screw drivers
• Height detector
• Future applications driven by customer requirements

Screw Driving Head

• The head is mounted on the rear of the multi-Process head to conserve a location on the front
• The screw driver that is implemented here is a Deprag, electric drive
• In an effort to conserve space, this driver was re-packaged specifically for Polaris

Dispense Path Programming

• Program the machine using the database and the pre-defined shapes
  – Speed, acceleration, deceleration, dwell can all be programmed off-line
• Look at a dynamic view of the dispense path
  – Gross programming errors will be caught before any material is wasted using this view
• Check the path on the machine before dispensing any product
  – The downward looking camera will drive through the programmed path

Weight Scale – Dispense option

• The scale can be mounted anywhere on the base frame
• Provides the user with the weight of a programmed amount of material
• The scale is primarily used as an audit process during normal production
• The user controls the number of cycles between audits

Non-Contact Needle calibration

• This dispensing option provides for automatic calibration at the users request or when changing the needle
• This option eliminates lengthy manual steps to define the new x,y,z coordinates
• If the material has a tendency to to adhere to the bottom or outside of the nozzle, an optional cleaning station is available

Inside the Machine – Downward Looking Camera

• Allows fiducials or holes to be used for orientation
• Programmable light levels
• Also enables flexible feeder teaching

Inside the Machine – Upward Looking Camera

• GSM OFA-style camera
• Software supports pattern recognition for through-hole leads and final assembly components
• Programmable light levels
• Enables CAD-driven placements without adjustment

Material Handling – Triple stage product handling

• Provides for a Board in a stage closer to the “Work” area of the machine
• Edge-belt conveyor accepts up to 457 mm x 508 mm (18” x 20”) boards or pallets
• Optional programmable width control (PWC) and tooling pin registration
• None Required! – The machine is modular and can accept non-Universal product handling or simply a work surface for stand alone applications

Contact Stan Earley by +1-607-725-5129 or earleys@uic.com or go to our website https://www.uic.com/solutions/automation/ for more information on Automation.