Converters, Turntable and Turnplate in Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation

 Converters, Turntable and Turnplate in Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation

Project Files (GitHub) : nachikethboin/Converters-Turntable-and-Turnplate-in-Siemens-Tecnomatix-Plant-Simulation

1. Setting Up the Converter

• Add a Converter:
• Drag the Converter object from the toolbox and place it on your workspace.
• The Converter is used to simulate processes like painting or packaging, where a part may change properties as it passes through.
• Attach a Conveyor:
• Drag a Conveyor and connect it to the output of the Converter.
• This models the movement of items after conversion.

• Configure Output Directions:
• Click on the Converter. In its properties, find the "Output Directions."
• You can set multiple output paths, meaning items can leave the Converter in different directions depending on rules or logic.
• Adjust the “Default Exit” to specify the standard output direction.

 

2. Adjusting Parameters

• Set Moving and Exit Time:
• Still in the Converter’s properties, locate options for “Moving Time” and “Exit Time.”
• Moving Time: How long an item spends moving through the Converter.
• Exit Time: Pause or buffer time before the item leaves the Converter.

3. Using Data Tables for Part Attributes

• Create a Data Table:
• You can specify part attributes (like part type, color, or batch) in a data table.
• In Plant Simulation, link your part source to this table so each part entering the system gets its unique attributes.

4. Parameterize the Source

• Customize the Source Object:
• Go to the Source object (where parts are created).
• Link it to the data table so every new part has custom data assigned (e.g., name, type).
• The Converter can then make routing or processing decisions based on these data attributes.

5. Define Exit Strategies

• Create User Objects and Rules:
• Develop custom logic that directs parts to different exits from the Converter based on their name or type.
• Use Plant Simulation’s scripting or table lookup features for this.
• This enables advanced sorting (e.g., sending "PartA" left and "PartB" right).

 

6. Work with Other Length-Oriented Objects

• Angular Converter:

• Place and connect the Angular Converter to create angled paths.
• Use for layouts requiring line splits or merges at an angle.

• Turntable & Turnplate:
• Drag these objects into your flow to rotate parts or carriers.
• Set the angle/rotation logic in their properties for versatile routing.

Turn Table

 

 

 

Exit Strategy of TurnTable

TurnPlate

Now we change the angle of rotation to 180 and start the simulation again. We will now also see, that the conveying direction of the part will be changed.