Assembly Turret Troubleshooting
Field Service
Assembly Turret Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl does not turn | Part Jammed in Feeder | Verify the electric supply to the elevator |
| Part Jammed in Feeder Air clutch is not engaged (Scallop style feed only) | Check air supply; check MAC valve operation. | |
| Bowl and disc turn; but parts jam | Bowl or prefeeder speed incorrect Incorrect part | Check settings. Correctly set bowl and prefeeder speeds. |
| Incorrect part | Check changeover settings. Verify the feeder is set up for the part to be run. | |
| Tooling or air jets need adjustment | Check air jet positioning, and refer to your direct supplier’s “As-Built Tooling Documentation” | |
| Bowl does not turn | Part Jammed in Feeder | Verify the electric supply to the elevator |
| Bowl does not turn | Part Jammed in Feeder | Verify the electric supply to the elevator |
| Bowl does not turn | Part Jammed in Feeder | Verify the electric supply to the elevator |
| Air clutch is not engaged (Scallop style feed only) | Check air supply; check MAC valve operation. |
| Symptom | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Turret heads are dropping product | Tooling modules not operating properly | Check air to vacuum pickup modules; check vacuum pressure to all modules. |
| Check gripper springs on gripper modules; ensure all gripper modules open an close as designed. | ||
| Check for any jammed product stuck in the module head; clear product from module. | ||
| Part present sensors not operating properly | Check part present sensor operations throughout the turret infeed locations; clean to clear any debris for sensors | |
| E-Stop was pressed; power and air went off unexpectedly | Clear issue with e-stop, clear fallen product from turret, close all safety doors and reset the system. | |
| Turret rejects good product | Height inspection sensor tolerance not set properly | Check height inspection tolerance setting for proper height. |
| Bump cam air set too low | Check air setting to the bump cam for assembly turrets to ensure proper amount of torque is provided for assembly operation. | |
| Turret won’t start | Check HMI for specific operation and startup procedures | Connect power and air to the system; consult HMI for operational startup. |
| Check safety doors are shut properly | Close doors, clear any faults from HMI and continue operation steps. |
* The leveling foot has a vertical adjustment of ±1.75”, allowing for a height variation between 1.00” and 4.50”. This may alter the discharge height.
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