Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC Controls)
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- Air-over-Oil Presses
- Force and Distance Monitoring
- Turnkey & Automation Systems
Case ID: 12495
Issue: Provide a full turnkey solution to accommodate and successfully assemble all the intended pump housing models, with the ability to communicate with the end-user manufacturing software system. Machine to also needed to be equipped with press guarding and safety light curtains.
Resolution: Model SIG-400 Air-Hydraulics Force & Distance Monitoring Press designed with a custom slide platen fixture and interchangeable fixtures to accommodate all the various size pump housings. The control system was designed and set-up to communicate with the customer’s internal manufacturing software system to follow and adjust parameters according to each assembly process. Equipped with full press barrier guards & safety light curtains.
Case ID: 10418
Issue: The press needed to consistently generate up to 8 tons of force in a semi-cleanroom environment, protected from outside elements during the pressing process. It also needed the ability to be automatically cycled.
Resolution: Custom designed Model C-400 Air-Hydraulics Press with an enclosed interlock guarding, auto mode of operation, and an auxiliary air tank to accommodate any factory airline fluctuations.
Case ID: 12680
Issue: Provide a more efficient solution for the installation of metal encased seals into light truck wheel hub assemblies
Resolution: A 2.5 ton air over oil press with an end of ram gas spring pressing tool and more
Case ID: 12524
Issue: This press needed to be built and configured to perform 10 unique pressing operations
Resolution: The custom programmed Human Machine Interface (HMI) allows the operator to control each process digitally
Case ID: 12731
Issue: Automate processes to puncture sheet metal multiple times for each unique part
Resolution: The press was integrated with an adjustable digital cycle counter
Case ID: 12307
Issue: Updating a whole set of machinery to bring operations up to speed with current standards and regulations
Resolution: Detailed cleaning and testing of all 8 machines, rebuilding of cylinders, new paint jobs, and installation of all new and updated controls
Case ID: 12231
Issue: It was of extreme importance that these pins were inserted perfectly at each step
Resolution: A Cognex Insight Vision Sensor was installed and programmed for automated error detection to ensure accuracy of the pin insertion process
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