FORMING AND FABRICATING AUTOMATION
Full Speed Ahead on Servo Presses
Picking Press Controls for a New Press or Retrofit
Resolver-based controls provide a solid foundation for a die-protection program.
Five Factors in Selecting a Resolver-Based Die-Protection Controller
Increasingly, press controls double as process controls. This new press was factory-equipped with control upgrades such as integral PLS, die protection and load monitoring, packaged in a remote master operator station on a hinged arm to free floor space.
Both the press and feed system in this line are controlled from a single operator interface, easing programming and operation.
The most important decision metal formers make when starting a die-protection program is their choice of controller. Five important considerations when selecting a resolver-based die-protection controller are capacity, accuracy, speed, available monitoring logic, and ease of setup and use.
… for A.L. Hansen, a 126-yr.-old manufacturer that has newly experienced the advantages of this technology over traditional mechanical presses, including easier programming and setup, more-economical operation, and the ability to produce quality parts even if material causes issues.
Many options exist to improve press efficiency with modern controls. Points to ponder when outfitting a new or existing press with an updated press control hinge on the desire to maintain standard functions or to maximize the opportunity to control the process as well.
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