PIA Group's Unique New Xcel Multi-Function Platform Reduces Time to Market, Adapts Quickly to Changing Needs
CINCINNATI--Nov. 7, 2001--PIA Group has developed Xcel(TM), a unique new multi-function platform which enables customers to reduce their time to market, rapidly adapt to changing volumes and model mix, and minimize their capital investment.A standard offering from PIA, the Xcel is reconfigurable and reusable, and can be adapted to a wide array of applications, such as:
| -- | Assembly, including force feedback insertion, vision guided and snap fit |
| -- | Component placement |
| -- | Screwdriving, including torque and/or angle verification and auto screw feed |
| -- | Dispensing, including cover seal, potting, solder paste, heat transfer, two part mixing and his viscosity |
| -- | Testing, including flow, pressure, electrical and gage |
| -- | Welding, such as resistance, ultrasonic, laser and others |
| -- | Process verification/inspection, such as force, distance and torque |
| -- | Vision inspection/verification |
| -- | Parts feeding |
| -- | Singulation |
| -- | Part making/serialization |
The Xcel features an Adept Cobra Series Robot, available with optional Adept Cartesian modules, and Adept VME controls. Standard features include a distributed controls package, PC touchscreen interface, remote diagnostics and SMEMA interface.
Operating either semi-automatic or automatic, with manual or auto loading and unloading, the Xcel is completely networkable with host communication, data collection, programming and backup.
Optional features include an overhead instrument enclosure and lighting, as well as conveyor interfaces. The Xcel's tough, durable welded steel frame with powder coat finish is available in multiple sizes and footprints, and worldwide support and service is provided.
PIA Group, Inc. designs innovative, engineered manufacturing systems and solutions with a full range of in-house capabilities. Those specialties include simultaneous engineering, project management, design, manufacturing machine validation, training, installation and service support. For more than 50 years PIA's two subsidiaries, Precision Industrial Automation Inc. and Weldun International, Ltd., have created an array of engineering, assembly and test solutions to maximize customers' efficiency and productivity. Industries served include appliances, automotive, consumer products, electronics, medical devices and healthcare, and office furniture.
For more information about how the Xcel can increase productivity and save time and money, contact PIA at 3520 Ibsen Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45209, phone (513) 351-3300, fax (513) 351-4666, or visit our Website at www.piagroup.com.