DECOWELL LS series IO helps flange processing automated production line to be deployed efficiently

In the machining industry, flanges, as key piping connectors, are widely used in petroleum, chemical, electric power and other fields. With the rising demand for personalized orders and multi-specification products, the traditional flange production model faces challenges such as high line changeover costs, multiple manual interventions, and rigid control systems. Flange flexible production line has emerged as an important direction of intelligent manufacturing.

Flexible flange production line: a new form of automation and flexibility fusion
The so-called flexible production line refers to a production line configuration that can quickly adapt to different specifications and processes. In the processing of flanges, this kind of production line usually includes raw material preparation, forging, machining, heat treatment, surface treatment, assembly and other processes, and the control system must be equipped with the characteristics of “fast switching”, “flexible deployment”, “precise control” and so on. control” and other characteristics.
In an actual project, the customer is faced with scattered on-site locations, limited space for installation of electrical cabinets, complex signal locations and other challenges, the traditional centralized wiring can no longer meet the needs of rapid deployment and subsequent maintenance. In this regard, we provide a set of discrete control solutions based on LS series IO.

Highlights of the application program: LS discrete IO module + industrial computer + EtherNet/IP
The master station of this project uses an industrial computer with LS series IO modules of EtherNet/IP protocol. The configuration in the project includes:

• LS-EI master station*1
• 4DI4DO, 8DI, 8DO, 8DI8DO and other modules

The whole system distributes control and signal acquisition to different stations through the EtherNet/IP communication protocol, realizing automatic control of the surface treatment and assembly segments.
Why choose Decowell LS discrete IO?
1. Extremely high deployment flexibility
2. LS IO modules have the ability to be installed in a distributed manner and can be flexibly placed near each process point, greatly reducing wiring length and construction time. Space saving
3. Signal acquisition and start/stop control can be accomplished without the need for additional control cabinets, which is especially suitable for compact space or retrofit projects. Rapid Expansion to Adapt to Various Process Changes
4. In the face of different flange specifications and assembly processes, only need to modify the local parameters to quickly complete the station adjustment. Unified network management, easy remote operation and maintenance.

All IO points are configured under a unified network, realizing real-time monitoring, data collection and remote maintenance, which further improves management efficiency.

By adopting LS series IO modules, this flange flexible production line successfully realizes:

• Multi-point linkage control;
• Reducing electrical wiring and installation costs;
• Rapidly adapt to the production requirements of products with different specifications;
• Enhance the overall production line intelligence level.

Under the wave of Industry 4.0 and digitalization of manufacturing industry, flexible, efficient and easy-to-maintain automation control system will become the core demand of workshop upgrading, and LS discrete IO module is becoming the “preferred choice” for more flexible production line projects.