JPH06106459A - Transfer machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To heighten the working efficiency by reducing a manday and time necessary for replacing a tool. CONSTITUTION:A transfer machine is provided with plural working units 12 having a tool to carry out respective specified workings on a work 14 and plural unit operating panels 20 arranged with every working unit 12 so as to operate the respective working units 12. An operation preparing operating means to carry out operation preparing action on the whole transfer machine 10, a cycle operation operating means to carry out cycle operation on the whole transfer machine, a tool counter in the respective working units, a counter operating means and a tool condition display means 21 to carry out specified display by the tool counters, are arranged respectively in the respective unit operating panels 20. A divided operation operating means is also arranged in the respective unit operating panels 20, so that small stroke operating operation of the transfer machine becomes possible.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a transfer machine in which a plurality of processing stations each have an automatic processing unit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional transfer machine has an individual sequence control unit and a power supply unit for issuing a command based on a predetermined machining program for each machining unit, as disclosed in, for example, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 2-32370. A main control including a unit control device including a unit control device, a sub-operation panel for performing an instruction operation to the unit control device, and a programmable sequence controller for instructing a predetermined sequence to the unit control device for each of the plurality of processing units. An apparatus and a main operation panel for collectively operating each unit control apparatus with respect to the main control apparatus are provided, and data is transferred between the individual sequence control unit of the unit control apparatus and the programmable sequence controller of the main control apparatus. Connect as much as possible and operate all of the above processing units collectively using the main operation panel. It was configured to operate individually for each processing unit by a work machine.

As a result, information relating to tools output from each processing unit, for example, information such as the number of times the tool has been processed,
All of them were once collected in the main control device, the main control device stored the information and displayed a predetermined value, and issued various commands to the unit control device of each processing unit. The operation affecting the entire system is performed from the main operation panel, and only the operation related to each unit is performed from the sub operation panel. Therefore, since the main control unit controls each processing unit collectively, when replacing the tool due to the service life of each unit or due to an abnormality, first, when the large indicator lamp on the main operation panel indicating the abnormality lights up, The person moves to the main operation panel, performs a predetermined operation, and confirms the number of times the tool has been processed by the tool counter. And if it is time to replace,
All the processing units are slid out to the retracted position by the split operation of the transfer machine. After this, the worker moves to the corresponding processing unit that requires tool replacement, operates the sub operation panel of the processing unit, and performs an emergency stop operation to stop all the processing units. Then, the corresponding tool is replaced and the emergency stop release operation is performed on the corresponding sub operation panel. After this, the operator again moves to the main operation panel and resets the tool counter. Then, the operation preparation operation is performed, the cycle operation operation and the cycle stop operation are further performed, the transfer machine is operated for only one cycle, and all the processing units are slid out by the divided operation operation. After this, the operator again moved to the processing unit where the tool was changed, and performed an emergency stop operation using the sub operation panel.
Stop all processing units. Then, the work processed by the exchanged tool is removed from the fixture and the quality is checked. If the work is good, the work is returned to the fixture. Furthermore, the worker
Perform the emergency stop release operation on the sub operation panel of the processing unit and move to the main operation panel. After that, after the operation preparation operation was performed on the main operation panel, the cycle operation operation was performed to perform the cycle operation of the transfer machine.

[0004]

In the case of the above-mentioned conventional technique, since the machining units are collectively controlled by the main control unit, the main operation panel and The reciprocating movement distance of the worker to and from each processing unit is considerably long, the number of operations is large, the transfer machine is stopped for a long time, and the work efficiency is very poor.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems of the prior art, and shortens the time required for tool replacement,
The purpose is to provide a transfer machine with improved work efficiency.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, a plurality of stations are provided at regular intervals along a conveying path, a transfer device for intermittently conveying a work corresponding to each station, and the position of each station. And a plurality of attachment devices for fixing and holding the works conveyed by the transfer device, and tools for performing predetermined machining on the works held by the attachment devices respectively provided at the respective station positions. A plurality of processing units and a plurality of unit operation panels provided for each processing unit or each station for operating each processing unit are provided, and the operation preparation operation of the entire transfer machine is performed on each unit operation panel. Operation preparation operation means to make it possible to perform cycle operation and operation stop of the entire transfer machine. The cycle operation operating means, the tool counter that counts the number of times each tool of each machining unit is used, the counter operating means that can set and reset a predetermined count number for the tool counter, and the tool counter The transfer machine is provided with tool status display means for displaying a predetermined display when the count number reaches the set count number.

Further, each unit operation panel of the present invention is provided with a split operation operating means for separating the transfer machine as a whole into a transfer device, all mounting devices and all processing units, and operating them individually. The divided operation operation means is a transfer machine including a small stroke transfer operation means for causing the transfer device to transfer a stroke smaller than a predetermined transfer stroke. Further, when the count number of the corresponding tool of the tool counter reaches a tool life advance notice or a predetermined count number indicating the arrival of the tool life, the setting location of the processing unit equipped with the tool corresponding to the tool counter is also remotely confirmed. A unit abnormality notifying means that can be provided is provided corresponding to each machining unit, and when the count number of the corresponding tool of the tool counter reaches a tool life advance notice or a set count number indicating the arrival of the tool life, this tool counter Is a transfer machine equipped with control means for automatically retracting a machining unit equipped with a tool to a position where tools can be replaced. .

[0008]

In the transfer machine of the present invention, control and instruction operation for all processing units can be performed from the unit operation panel of each processing unit, and for the operator, only the operation or work in the corresponding processing unit that is displayed as an abnormality, All operations such as tool exchange and work quality check can be performed.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Transfer machine 10 of this embodiment
As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of stations 1 are provided at regular intervals along the work transfer direction from right to left in the drawing, and a series of transfer machines 10 are provided corresponding to each station 1. A plurality of processing units 12 which are working units each having a predetermined processing function in the process of (1) are arranged in parallel. Each of the processing units 12 is provided with a processing device 13, and one processing device 13 or two processing devices 13 corresponding to each station 1 are installed facing each other. Further, a jig 15 which is an attachment device for holding and fixing the work 14 is provided corresponding to each station 1. The processing device 13 is provided so as to be capable of moving back and forth between a processing position, a processing rest position, and a retracted position that is largely retracted, and is equipped with a drill or the like that is a tool for performing predetermined processing. A loading unit 16 for mounting the work 14 on the transfer machine 10 is provided at the top of the transfer machine 10, and an unloading unit 18 for transferring the processed work 14 from the transfer machine 10 is provided at the end. Between the loading unit 16 and the unloading unit 18,
A transfer device 11 having a transfer bar (not shown) that intermittently conveys the work 14 to the next station step by step is provided. In this embodiment, the transfer device 11 for driving the transfer bar, the loading unit 16, and the unloading unit 18 also constitute one working unit. Then, the transfer device 11, which is a working unit, each processing unit 12,
Each of the loading unit 16 and the unloading unit 18 is provided with a unit operation panel 20 for performing start / stop and other operations, and a control device 22 for controlling instruction contents by operating the unit operation panel 20.
In addition, for each unit operation panel 20, the abnormality indicator lamp 2 as abnormality notification means is provided at a high position that is visible from a remote location.
1 is provided for each.

As shown in FIG. 3, the unit operation panel 20 is provided with a display device 26 such as a CRT or a liquid crystal panel, and a screen control device (not shown) for controlling the screen of the display device 26. Further, the unit operation panel 20 has, for example, function keys F1 to F formed of push button switches.
8, an emergency return button 28 which is also a push button switch, and an all stop button 29 are provided. The function keys F1 to F8 are used for the display device 2 as described later.
The contents displayed on the screen 6 are operated.
The emergency return button 33 returns each work unit to the retracted position during the cycle operation, and the emergency stop button 29
Is to stop operation and stop all functions such as hydraulic pressure.

The display content of the display device 26 is controlled by the screen control device, and a desired screen is selected by a menu screen (not shown). The screen that can be selected is shown in Fig. 4.
6 shows a cycle operation screen 40 for the cycle operation of the transfer machine 10, a divided operation screen 50 for the divided operation divided into work types of the transfer machine 10 shown in FIG. 5, and each of the transfer machine 10 shown in FIG. A unit independent operation screen 60 for independently operating each processing unit 12, a tool information screen 70 shown in FIG. 7, and a data change screen 80 shown in FIG. 8 are switched and displayed. Switching of display screens is performed by pressing a function key, for example, F1 to F4 corresponding to the display content of the function display unit in a menu screen (not shown) to select each screen.

A control device 22 is provided on each unit operation panel 20.
Is connected to each control device 22, as shown in FIG.
A programmable controller 23, which is a system controller that individually controls each processing unit 12 and the like, and controls all work units, and a communication controller 24 that exchanges unit status information of each work unit. The programmable controller 23 includes a rewritable common data memory 25 such as a RAM and a C (not shown).
A control unit 27 including a program memory such as a RAM in which a program for controlling each PU and each work unit is recorded, and an input / output unit 30 that is a connection unit with an external device are provided. Programmable controller 2
3 is connected to the NC controller 31 or the like via the input / output unit 30 when the working unit is the processing unit 12 to control a feed motor or the like (not shown) and to the display device 26 of the unit operation panel 20. ing. Further, the programmable controller 23 includes an input / output unit 30.
It is also connected to each operation button of the unit operation panel 20 via the, and receives the instruction, issues an instruction to a designated operation unit for a predetermined operation, and controls the display content of the display device 26.

The communication control device 24 includes a communication control unit for exchanging unit status information between the respective working units,
A CPU and the like for controlling the exchange of the unit status information between the communication control unit and the common data memory 25 are provided. The communication control device 24 takes in the unit status information of each work unit sent from the communication control device 24 of each work unit to the communication line 31 according to a predetermined communication standard, and stores the unit status information currently stored in the common data memory 25. The information is rewritten and the current unit status information of the user is put on the communication line 31.

As shown in FIG. 1, the control unit 27 in the programmable controller 23 of each work unit commonly has an independent operation program 32 for individually operating and controlling each work unit, and each work unit as a work type. A divided operation program 33 and an automatic operation program 34, which are divided for each operation and individually operated for each of the divided work types, are provided. The split operation program 33 is a part of the operation of a series of steps of the transfer machine 10, that is,
An operating device roughly classified into the loading unit 16 and the unloading unit 18, the transfer device 11, the jig 15 group, and the processing unit 12 group is caused to perform on its own working unit, and at the timing, the corresponding working unit is operated. The operation of the operating device is simultaneously controlled and operated for each work unit. Further, the automatic operation program 34 controls the operation unit of the entire transfer machine 10 in cooperation with other work units so as to automatically and continuously perform a series of processing operations. Further, it has an operation preparation program 35 that enables each work unit, and a tool counter 36a that counts and records the number of times of use of a tool provided in the processing device 13, and when the count number reaches a predetermined value. A counter program 36 for performing a predetermined operation described later,
Also, programs such as the unit dedicated program 37 are provided in common for each work unit.

In each common data memory 25, unit status information of all working units of the system including itself is stored for each working unit. The unit status information is rewritten each time new unit status information is output from each of the work units under the control of the communication control device 24. Therefore, the common data memory 25 provided in the programmable controller 23 of each work unit is always provided with the communication line 3
After 1, the unit status information of all the work units of the transfer scientist including itself is all recorded equally.

Next, the display contents of the display device 26 will be described. First, on the cycle operation screen 40 during the cycle operation of the transfer machine 10, as shown in FIG. 4, a description section 41 describing various states of the transfer machine 10 during the cycle operation and before and after the cycle operation, and the transfer machine 10 are displayed. A display unit 43 is provided for displaying the description content of the description unit 41 when the description content is in a certain state.
Further, below the screen, there is provided a function display section 44 corresponding to the function keys F1 to F8 in a one-to-one manner and describing the operation content for performing a predetermined function during the cycle operation. Here, when the function key F1 is pressed, the alarm buzzer sounds, and when the function key F2 is pressed,
The operation for preparing the transfer machine 10 is started, and the hydraulic pump 38, the lubrication pump 39, and the like start operating. Here, the function key F2 serves as a driving preparation operation means. When the function key F3 is pressed, a cycle operation for continuously performing a series of machining is started, and when the function key F4 is pressed, the cycle operation is stopped. Therefore, here, the function keys F3 and F4 serve as cycle operation operating means. When the function key F6 is pressed, the transfer machine 10 stopped due to the occurrence of an abnormality is reset to the initial state. When the function key F7 is pressed, the detailed contents of the state at that time are displayed on the display device 2
It is displayed on the screen of No. 6, and when the function key F8 is pressed, it returns to the menu screen.

In the divided operation, each work unit performs a part of a series of operations of the transfer machine 10 in association with each other. The divided operation screen 50 during the divided operation is shown in FIG. Similarly to the above, the description section 51 describing various states of the transfer machine 10 during and before and after the split operation.
And a display unit 53 are provided. In the lower part of the screen, a function display section 54 is provided in which the function keys F1 to F8 correspond to each other in a one-to-one manner and the operation contents for performing a predetermined function for divided operation are described. further,
A division operation display section 55 for performing a predetermined division operation at the time of division operation is formed in the center of the screen, and is formed so that the division operation at the position where the cursor 56 is located is performed by the control of the control device 22.

Here, when the function key F1 is pressed, an alarm buzzer sounds, and when the function keys F2 and F3 are pressed, the cursor 56 of the division operation display section 55 moves in the arrow direction. The cursor 56 moves to the right and moves from the upper right to the lower left, and moves to the left and moves from the lower left to the upper right. Further, when the function key F4 is pressed, the division operation in which the cursor 56 of the division operation display section 55 is positioned is performed in the returning direction, each working section is positioned at the original position of the division operation, and the function key F5 is pressed. When the button is pressed, conversely to this, the division operation indicated by the cursor 56 is started. The functions of the function keys F6, F7, F8 are the same as those of the cycle operation screen 40. Therefore, here, the function keys F2, F3, F4, and F5 serve as the split operation operating means.

In the unit independent operation, each processing unit 12 of the transfer machine 10 independently performs a predetermined operation. As shown in FIG. 6, the unit independent operation screen 60 shows the unit independent operation as described above. A description section 61 that describes various states of the transfer machine 10 inside and before and after it, and a display section 63 are provided. Further, below the screen, there is provided a function display section 64 in which operation contents for performing a predetermined function for unit independent operation are described in a one-to-one correspondence with the function keys F1 to F8. The operation of the unit independent operation is also performed under the control of the control device 22.

Here, when the function key F2 is pressed, the process goes to the next step of the unit independent operation operation, when the function key F3 is pressed, the independent operation is started, and when the function key F4 is pressed, the independent operation is stopped, When the function key F5 is pressed, the processing device 13 of the processing unit 12 returns to the original position. Function keys F1 and F
The functions of 6, F7 and F8 are similar to those of the cycle operation screen 40. Therefore, here, the function keys F2, F
3, F4, F5 serve as an islanding operation operating means.

The tool information screen 70 shown in FIG. 7 displays the name of the tool provided in the machining apparatus 13 and the usage status of the tool. Therefore, this screen 70 serves as a tool status display means here. In the lower part of the screen, a function display section 74 is provided in which the operation contents for performing a predetermined function for displaying the tool status are described in a one-to-one correspondence with the function keys F1 to F8. On this screen, F2 selects the displayed tool, and F4
Indicates that the count value of the selected tool is reset, and the reset is performed when the tool is replaced. Further, F7 is for changing the usage limit count value of the tool by changing the tool, etc. When F7 is pressed, the data change screen 80 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed. In the data change screen 80 shown in FIG. 8, the current usage count number of the tool selected on the tool information screen 70, the count value for warning the usage limit, and the preset usage count value are displayed on the display unit 83. It Also, the numeric keypad 81 for changing these values
, A function display portion 84 corresponding to the function keys F1 to F8 on a one-to-one basis is displayed. The numeric keypad 81 is composed of a touch switch. Therefore, here, the function keys F2 and F7 and the ten key 81 at this time are the counter operating means.

The operation of the transfer machine of this embodiment will be described below. In the transfer machine of this embodiment, similarly to a known transfer machine, a transfer bar (not shown) is moved up, forward, and down by the transfer device 11 along the transfer machine 10 to move the work 14 to the next station. Further, when the work 14 moves to the next pitch on the transfer machine 10 by one pitch and the transfer bar descends, the loading unit 16 moves the work 14 onto the transfer machine 1.
In order to newly feed to the base end of 0, the pawl that engages with the work 14 is rotated forward, and in the next step, the new work 14 is fed to the transfer line 10 by the pusher. After this, the pusher retracts and the claws reverse and the next work 14
Prepare for the insertion step.

Further, at the timing when the transfer bar descends, in each processing unit 12, the jig 15 clamps the work 14 in order to perform a predetermined processing on the newly fed work 14, and each processing unit 12 is processed. The spindle motor rotates and the machining device 13 advances, the machining device 13 retracts after performing the predetermined machining, the spindle motor stops, and the clamp by the jig 15 is released. Further, at the timing when the transfer bar descends, in the unloading unit 18, the work 14 that has been subjected to a series of processing is sent from the transfer machine 10 by a working unit such as a pusher. The above-mentioned operation states in each work unit of the transfer machine 10 are as follows.
It is displayed on the display device 26 as described later.

In order to operate the transfer machine 10 of this embodiment, first, a menu screen is called by an arbitrary unit operation panel 20 that operates among a plurality of unit operation panels 20 provided for each processing unit 12, A desired work content is selected on the menu screen.

When carrying out the cycle operation, the selection by the screen of the display device 26 of all the unit operation panels 20 is set to "cycle", and the screen of the display device 26 to be operated is also changed to the cycle operation screen 40 for the cycle operation. Switch
First, the function key F2 for operation preparation is pressed. This operation preparation operation is necessary for the first work even in operations other than the cycle operation. After the operation preparation operation is completed,
When continuously operating by cycle operation, the function key F3 for cycle operation is pressed. As a result, the transfer machine 10 repeats a predetermined process and automatically operates continuously to perform a predetermined processing. During this cycle operation, the operating state is constantly displayed on the screen of the display device 26 by the display unit 43. When the cycle operation is stopped, it is stopped by pressing the function key F4 which is a cycle stop button.

Next, when performing the divided operation, "divide" is selected from the menu screen of the display device 26 on the unit operation panel 20 to be operated. Then, on the screen of the display device 26 switched to the split operation screen 50 for split operation, the function key F2 or F3 is pressed to select the desired split operation from the split operation display section 55, and the function key F5 is pressed. . As a result, the transfer machine 10
Performs a predetermined split operation operation. When the function key F4 is pressed, each operation unit returns to the original position of the displayed division operation. Even during this split operation, the operating state is
It is constantly displayed on the screen of the display device 26 by the display unit 53.

When the unit is operated independently, "Individual" is selected from the menu screen of the display device 26 of the unit operation panel 20 to be operated, and the unit independent operation screen 60 for the independent operation is switched. Then, the function keys F2 to F4 are pressed to operate the processing unit 12 independently. Even during this unit independent operation, the operating state is constantly displayed on the screen by the display unit 63 of the display device 26.

In the transfer machine 10 of this embodiment,
The case of exchanging tools will be described below. First, when the tool has reached the end of its service life and has to be replaced, when the number of times of machining reaches a predetermined set count, the abnormality indicator lamp 21 of the machining unit 12 lights up to notify the operator of the count up of the tool. At the same time, the screen of the display device 26 on the unit operation panel 20 of the processing unit 12 is automatically switched to the tool information screen 70, and the tool whose number of times of use has reached the set count is displayed on the screen. . Further, in conjunction with the above count-up, the head of the processing unit 12 automatically moves to the retracted position for tool exchange. Then, the operator goes to the machining unit 12 with the indicator lamp, confirms the tool whose number of times of use has reached the set count on the screen of the display device 26, and presses the emergency stop button 29 of the unit operation panel 20. When pressed, all the devices of the transfer machine 10 are stopped. After this, replace the tool that has reached the end of its life.

After exchanging the tool, the operator presses the function key F4 on the tool information screen 70 to reset the count number of the counter corresponding to the exchanged tool. As a result, the count-up display of the corresponding tool on the display device 26 disappears, and the abnormality indicator lamp 21 is also turned off. Then, the screen of the display device 26 of the processing unit 12 is switched to the cycle operation, and the operation preparation function key F2 is pressed to prepare for the operation. After that, in order to confirm the processing state, the function key F3 is pressed to perform cycle operation once, and the function key F4 is pressed to stop. Then, on the menu screen, the screen of the display device 26 is switched to the split operation, and the transfer device 11 is moved forward by a half stroke. As shown in FIG. 2, the half stroke advancement advances the transfer bar by a stroke Q which is about half of a predetermined one stroke P. As a result, the work 14 is taken out of the jig 15 on the station 1 and the station 1 and the station 1
It is put on the transfer bar at a position between and. In this state, the operator takes out the machined work from the transfer bar, checks the quality of the work 14, and confirms whether the predetermined machining is performed reliably. Then, if normal, the work 14 is seated again on the truss bar, and then the operator sets the cycle operation by operating the unit operation panel 20, and after the operation preparation operation, the transfer machine 10 is cycled.

Also, when an abnormality such as breakage occurs in the tool, the abnormality indicator lamp 21 (not shown) of the machining unit 12 is turned on to notify the abnormality of the tool as in the above case. At the same time, the screen of the display device 26 is automatically switched to the tool information screen 70, and the tool in which the abnormality has occurred is displayed on the screen. In addition to this, the processing unit 12
The head automatically moves to the retracted position for tool change.
Then, the operator goes to the machining unit 12 in which the abnormality indicator lamp 21 is lit, confirms the abnormal tool on the screen of the display device 26, and presses the emergency stop button 29 of the unit operation panel 20 to transfer the data. Stop machine 10. After this, the tool with the abnormality is replaced.

After exchanging the tool, the operator presses the function key F4 on the tool information screen 70 to reset the machining count of the exchanged tool. As a result, the abnormal display of the corresponding tool on the display device 26 disappears, and the display lamp also goes off. Then, the screen of the display device 26 of the processing unit 12 is switched to the cycle operation, and the operation preparation function key F2 is pressed to prepare for the operation. After this, the work that was being processed by the abnormal tool is taken out and inspected. If the work cannot be reworked as a result of the inspection, the work is removed, and if the work can be reworked, the processing unit 12 is switched to the independent operation by the display device 26. A predetermined operation is performed on the isolated operation screen 60 to perform a predetermined processing on the work. Thereafter, the screen is switched to the cycle operation screen 40, and similarly to the above, in order to confirm the entire processing state, the function key F3 is pressed to perform one cycle operation, and the function key F4 is pressed to stop. Then, on the menu screen, the screen of the display device 26 is switched to the split operation, and the transfer device 11 is moved forward by a half stroke. In this state, the machined workpiece 14 is inspected, and it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined machining is surely performed. Then, the cycle operation is set and the cycle operation is performed. Further, the confirmation operation by the above-mentioned one cycle operation may be omitted.

According to this embodiment, each unit operation panel 2
By the operation at 0, all the operations at the time of tool exchange can be performed, and there is no unnecessary movement, and work efficiency is good.

The transfer machine of the present invention is
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the function key may be formed by a touch switch, and the contents and display form of the screen display can be arbitrarily set. Further, the half stroke forward movement during the divided operation of the transfer machine may be a predetermined small stroke shorter than one stroke.

[0034]

According to the transfer machine of the present invention, the tool counter can be checked and reset on each unit operation panel when the tool is replaced, and further, operation preparation, start / stop, etc. can be performed from each unit operation panel. Instructions can be given to all work units. Therefore, the worker does not move during that time, the working time can be shortened, the number of operations and the downtime of the device can be shortened, and the work efficiency up to the tool change and the quality check can be greatly improved. Can be improved to. In addition, by performing a small stroke advance of the transfer machine during the split operation, the work quality confirmation work after the tool change is facilitated. Further, by providing the tool abnormality notifying means in each processing unit, the worker can immediately and surely move to the corresponding unit.
In addition, the machining unit is automatically moved to the position where the tool can be replaced in conjunction with this abnormality notification.
The number of operations of the worker can be reduced, and the work can be made more efficient.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a system configuration of a transfer machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of the transfer machine of this embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the unit operation panel of this embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display screen during a cycle operation of the display device of this embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display screen of the display device of this embodiment during divided operation.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display screen when the unit of the display device of this embodiment is operating independently.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display screen of tool information of the display device of this embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display screen for changing tool data by the display device of this embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Transfer Machine 12 Processing Unit 13 Processing Device 14 Work 20 Unit Operation Panel 21 Abnormality Indicator Light 22 Control Device 23 Programmable Controller 26 Display Device

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of stations provided at regular intervals along a transport path, a transfer device for sequentially and intermittently transporting a work at a predetermined stroke corresponding to each station, and a transfer device provided at each station position. And a plurality of mounting devices for fixedly holding the work conveyed by the transfer device, and a plurality of tools each provided with a tool for performing a predetermined machining on the work held by the mounting device and provided at each station position. In a transfer machine including a processing unit and a plurality of unit operation panels provided for each processing unit or each station for operating each processing unit, the operation preparation operation of the entire transfer machine is performed on each unit operation panel. Operation preparation operation means to be performed and cycle of the entire transfer machine Cycle operation operating means for performing operation and stop of operation, a tool counter for counting the number of times each tool of each processing unit is used, and a counter operating means capable of setting and resetting a predetermined count number for this tool counter And a tool state display means for performing a predetermined display when the count number of the tool counter reaches the set count number, respectively. 2. The unit operation panel is provided with a split operation operating means for separating the transfer machine as a whole into a transfer device, all attachment devices, and all processing units and individually operating them. The transfer machine according to claim 1, wherein the transfer machine is a transfer machine. 3. The transfer machine according to claim 2, wherein the split operation operation means includes a small stroke transfer operation means for causing the transfer device to transfer a stroke smaller than a predetermined transfer stroke. 4. When the count number of the corresponding tool of the tool counter reaches a predetermined count number indicating a tool life advance notice or the end of the tool life, the installation location of the processing unit equipped with the tool corresponding to the tool counter is remotely set. 3. A unit abnormality notifying means that can be confirmed from the above is provided corresponding to each processing unit.
Alternatively, the transfer machine according to item 3. 5. When the count number of the corresponding tool of the tool counter reaches a preset count number indicating the tool life advance notice or reaching the tool life, the machining unit equipped with the tool for this tool counter is placed at a position where the tool can be replaced. 5. The transfer machine according to claim 1, further comprising control means for causing the retreat operation.