Automatic component and body bearings
Complex storage systems with storage and retrieval machines
Automatic component storage
In automated component warehouses, storage and retrieval machines (SRMs) are used to load and unload high-bay racking. WinMOD-SIMLINE offers a comprehensive 3D library with various SRM designs for this purpose. These can also be parameterised in terms of size and function. Different load handling devices such as telescopic forks, grippers or travelling carriages are also used in such small parts warehouses. There are also 3D library elements for this that you can attach to the virtual SRMs.
The automation system of such warehouses is made up of several individual controllers, as each SRM alone has its own controller. With WinMOD, you can link all these sub-controllers in parallel to a simulation system. WinMOD also simulates the entire drive technology, regardless of whether it is a simple switching drive or a complex frequency converter, with its real driving behaviour, acceleration curves and control signals.
In contrast to offline planning simulations, highly realistic simulations of storage and retrieval processes and route optimisation are possible.
Automatic body bearings
The technology of automatic car body warehouses is basically the same as for component warehouses, i.e. storage and retrieval machines (SRMs) operate high-bay racking. The same WinMOD-SIMLINE 3D libraries are therefore used here. The car bodies are supplied and removed using SKID conveyor technology. Details can be found on the corresponding technology page. The car bodies can be virtually stored and retrieved in WinMOD-SIMLINE with or without SKID or traverse.
You can create the 3D SKIDs and bodies directly from your CAD data. In the case of car bodies, this original data can be very extensive, which may not be necessary for the VIBN of very large storage systems. The SKID library therefore contains various highly optimised 3D body types.
Data tracking is an important aspect of testing. Each 3D body can be labelled with an individual data set, e.g. barcode or RFID. These can be freely parameterised and can be read and written on 3D scanners. With WinMOD you even have the option of connecting a WMS, WCS or ERP system online and testing their order and data management at the same time.
