Forging Press Automation & Control
Toledo Integrated Systems is not only well-versed in mechanical and hydraulic presses, we're also able to
completely design, engineer and commission your forging application.
There are many aspects of the forging process. At Toledo Integrated Systems, we're well aware that every
application is different and most applications don't fit in a black box. While our standard forging control
and automation package includes the basics for any automation system, we're able to provide you with the customization
that you're looking for. This could include custom stage settings, furnace control and monitoring, induction heater
monitoring and press room networking.
Below is a general list of what's included with our forging press control solution. If you would like to
know more about our press control solutions or have any questions, contact us using the form below or at 1-800-TTOLEDO.
A basic forging package can include the following:
- Allen-Bradley PLC (All Required I/O)
- HMI (Customer Spec)
- Drives (*Optional)
- Motors (*Optional)
- Operator Enclosure (NEMA Rated)
- All Required Pushbuttons, Select Switches & Pilot Lights (Allen-Bradley unless customer spec)
- Clutch Controller Fault Pilot Light
- Clutch Controller Reset Guarded Push-Button
- Emergency Stop Push/Pull Button
- TR-1 Resolver & Cable
- Documentation (Manual & Electrical Schematics)
Forging TPC Features and Options:
- Clutch/Brake control integration
- Clutch/Brake fault and prompt messaging
- Press position (resolver based)
- Press SPM display
- 50 job storage
- 8 die protection stations
- 8 programmable limit switches
- Tonnage monitoring
- Time based brake monitor
- 90 degree stop test
- Counters (part, stroke and batch)
- Main motor control & monitoring
- Hydraulic system monitoring & control
- Online help menus
- Multi-level password protection
- Enclosure air conditioner
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Case Study #1
Case Study #1
Scope: Two large forging presses were controlled through
one outdated PLC. The end-user wanted these controls separated and brought up to date with regards
to hardware and safety. Our team needed to integrate new controls into the existing line and interface with a
sheer and ABB robots.
Products (For Each Press):
- (1) Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Processor (And Required I/O)
- (1) Press Pilot 150 Clutch/Brake Controller
- (2) 15 Non-reversing Motor Starts
- (2) Allen-Bradley ComptactLogix Processors and DeviceNet
- (2) TR-1 Resolvers & Cables (Position)
- (1) Enclosure Mounted Air Conditioner
- (1) TTLM - 4 Channel Tonnage Monitor
Method: Our team was on-site to monitor the tear-out and installation process. We
were able to successfully separate the two forging presses and start with our I/O checks.
One press was relatively simply to integrate. It was a single station with no interfacing required, just
basic forging controls and safety. The other press however required interfacing with the shear, ABB robots and
trim press. Our control engineers were able to integrate with the PLC 5 (sheer PLC) through the HMI and the
ControlLogix (Robots) through remote I/O.
This specific process required a blend of robotic/human operator involvement. Once the billet was out of the
sheer, the first ABB robot would grab the billet and place it in the first station of the press die. The operator
would then adjust the billet as needed and run three or four blows on the billet. Once finished, the operator
would send the second robot in, through the HMI, to extract the billet and place it in the trim press. After the
billet was trimmed, the process would restart.
Results: We were able to successfully separate the two forging presses and bring both press controls
up-to-date with regards to automation, hardware and safety.
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