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Move

Screw

X,Y Move

Screw

Screw Preparation

2. Multi-tasking

"Multi Tasking" simply means running multiple programs concurrently.

Let us consider a screwdriving robot system as an example. The following screwdriving system is composed of two

actuators (X axis and Y axis) and a screwdriver with the part feeder.

System Flow

[Screwdriving] Parts Feeder

Chapter 3. Multi-tasking

The following is a simple flowchart that shows the multi-tasking operation used when it is necessary to move a part

feeder at the same time the XY actuator is operating.

Program 1 Start

Move

Tighten screw

Move

Program 2

Parts feeder ON

Start

Screw OK

Not enough screws

Timer

Parts feeder OFF

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