In modern manufacturing environments that take advantage of digital technology, data acquisition can improve product quality management more than ever before.
The ability to collect and evaluate data in real time as well as to react to it is essential for excellent monitoring of production processes by highlighting problems and deviations. In this way, anomalies can be addressed and product quality ensured without incurring delays or downtime.
Push-to-fit offers all the answers
Efforts to use data as a means through which to improve product quality have increased significantly with the launch of Parker’s new solution for press and link applications. Push-To-Fit is an innovative electromechanical kit that combines a process control unit, servo drive, a motor and electro cylinder connected via software into a junction module that can be easily integrated into general industrial and automotive assembly lines.
At the heart of this solution is a process control unit that ensures easy parameterization, visualization, and operation. The monitoring method used ensures real-time quality control; the process control unit is fully compatible with-as well as prepared for-connectivity with third-party devices via dual LANs and options for Profinet, Ethernet IP and Modbus. To simplify integration, numerous operation options such as web visualization, digital I/O, and communication interfaces (e.g., OPC UA) are available.
Aiding ease of use are real-time control information, historical and trend data, variable error responses, definable motion profiles, and monitoring through tolerance bands or windows. The measured values and complete curves are provided in real time and permanently saved in a database. Relevant data generation enables timely intervention and correction of deviations through any HMI with a Web browser. The production management system can then automatically generate error notification messages that can be forwarded via SMS or e-mail to the affected production team member.
The availability of long-term data for each production cycle can also serve to demonstrate the quality of products even several years after production has ended.
IPM process data management
The IPM protocol implemented in the Push-To-Fit family makes data available for each production cycle, automatically recording physical process and measurement information. This data can be accessed at any time, either to respond to legal requirements or for internal needs.
The IPM process data management software and IPM protocol are products of the company CSP GmbH & Co. KG, Germany.
Many of these features (instantaneous quality assessment, rapid error logging, automatic notifications, and integrated archiving) can serve as key determinants of product quality in modern manufacturing plants. Collecting relevant data can also be beneficial in other areas, such as limiting product recalls and eliminating costly and unnecessary downtime.
Push-To-Fit is, therefore, a welcome addition to Parker’s range of electromechanical solutions. Visit our product page to learn more about the advantages it can bring to your industrial assembly projects.
This article was written by Johan Oberle, application engineer, Electromechanical and Drives Division Europe, Parker Hannifin Corporation.
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In modern manufacturing environments that take advantage of digital technology, data acquisition can improve product quality management more than ever before.
The ability to collect and evaluate data in real time as well as to react to it is essential for excellent monitoring of production processes by highlighting problems and deviations. In this way, anomalies can be addressed and product quality ensured without incurring delays or downtime.
Push-to-fit offers all the answers
Efforts to use data as a means through which to improve product quality have increased significantly with the launch of Parker’s new solution for press and link applications. Push-To-Fit is an innovative electromechanical kit that combines a process control unit, servo drive, a motor and electro cylinder connected via software into a junction module that can be easily integrated into general industrial and automotive assembly lines.
At the heart of this solution is a process control unit that ensures easy parameterization, visualization, and operation. The monitoring method used ensures real-time quality control; the process control unit is fully compatible with-as well as prepared for-connectivity with third-party devices via dual LANs and options for Profinet, Ethernet IP and Modbus. To simplify integration, numerous operation options such as web visualization, digital I/O, and communication interfaces (e.g., OPC UA) are available.
Aiding ease of use are real-time control information, historical and trend data, variable error responses, definable motion profiles, and monitoring through tolerance bands or windows. The measured values and complete curves are provided in real time and permanently saved in a database. Relevant data generation enables timely intervention and correction of deviations through any HMI with a Web browser. The production management system can then automatically generate error notification messages that can be forwarded via SMS or e-mail to the affected production team member.
The availability of long-term data for each production cycle can also serve to demonstrate the quality of products even several years after production has ended.
IPM process data management
The IPM protocol implemented in the Push-To-Fit family makes data available for each production cycle, automatically recording physical process and measurement information. This data can be accessed at any time, either to respond to legal requirements or for internal needs.
The IPM process data management software and IPM protocol are products of the company CSP GmbH & Co. KG, Germany.
Many of these features (instantaneous quality assessment, rapid error logging, automatic notifications, and integrated archiving) can serve as key determinants of product quality in modern production facilities. Collecting relevant data can also be beneficial in other areas, such as limiting product recalls and eliminating costly and unnecessary downtime.
Push-To-Fit is, therefore, a welcome addition to Parker’s range of electromechanical solutions. Visit our product page to learn more about the advantages it can bring to your industrial assembly projects.
This article was written by Johan Oberle, application engineer, Electromechanical and Drives Division Europe, Parker Hannifin Corporation.
Related articles:
Time-Saving Solution for Servo Presses and Joining Applications
A Simple Guide to Benefits of Electromechanical Technology
Industry 4.0 – considerations for machine builders selecting motion control products
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