If you are racing to
to enter the market with a new machine before the competition, you have all the
help you can get. But equipment manufacturers are often faced with
time-consuming obstacles associated with the complex task of
writing software code for the programmable logic controllers (PLC)
that control the operation of most machines.
In the industrial
automation we have been working for more than two decades to simplify
programming, first by establishing standards for programming languages and
-methods, and then developing specifications for making
basic function block libraries. But applying these techniques to a
specific machine still requires a lot of technical expertise and customization.
While today's customers
more and more customization and flexibility are required in new equipment, both
OEMs as end users hampered by the lean organization that reduces the number of
engineers have brought back. The challenge now is how the software can be
developed and updated without major investments in software development.
To meet this challenge,
Mitsubishi Electric has introduced a control software platform,
called iQ Monozukuri, after the Japanese word for production, which
aims to design, commission and maintain machines
simplify. First introduced for packaging machines, the
latest version of the platform is aimed at converting
equipment.
iQ Monozukuri Packaging, that
available for a 60-day trial period, combines a comprehensive
library of packaging specific function blocks, written and
verified by Mitsubishi engineers, with sample programs and
HMI screens for specific applications.
The iQ Monozukuri platform is
designed to meet the demands of customers who require packaging size
want to change, want to change the form factors of the product and this
want to do it all in minutes instead of hours or days. It's
optimized for small and medium sized machines.
"With Mitsubishi's
expertise in many different industries we have a range of useful tools
can develop that reduces the engineering time required to develop
machine controls will be drastically reduced”.
“The platform allows
Packaging OEMs can easily create projects based on
cam profile function blocks, software templates and sample screens for
graphical operator terminals (GOT). This modular approach minimizes the
amount of software an OEM or end user needs to code.'
Instead of function blocks
To write or modify, OEM engineers only need to enter parameters on a
screen. The function blocks library for the packaging functions
includes automatic cam generation, mark compensation and alignment of
conveyor belts. Making ridge profiles requires minimal ridge knowledge and no
cam calculations. Cams are automatically generated for oarotating
cutter, flying scissors and box movements.
Since various
types of packaging machines can share one programming template, OEMs can
adapt these reusable and scalable sample programs much faster to
different types of machines than when they write their own code all by themselves
would develop.
The iQ Monozukuri portfolio is coming
also meets the needs of engineers who require additional routines, such as
movement and visualization, must include to complete their machines. These additions
generally require learning yet another programming language.
This is how simple motion modules make it possible to accelerate production throughput by faster processing. These built-in modules, which are available for both iQ-R and iQ-F motion modules, enable highly synchronized motion control possible for more accurate and consistent operations.
Want to learn more about these powerful tools and how we can increase your competitive advantage? We are happy to share our knowledge and are only a phone call or email away.
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