Auburn Hills, Michigan – At FABTECH 2019 in booth #D45755, measurement and process monitoring technologies firm Marposs will be demonstrating its Brankamp X3S intelligent process monitoring system for metal forming and stamping operations. These real-time monitoring units help to immediately identify manufacturing faults as well as part or tool variations, enabling manufacturers to optimize machine efficiency, improve part quality, and limit unplanned downtime and tooling costs.
The trend toward lightweight construction and increasing part complexity can result in higher deformation levels. Process-integrated monitoring provides an effective way to detect a broad range of quality defects such as cracks in components, strip marks, broken tool elements or turned or mis-introduced parts, which provides 100% workpiece quality control. The X3S is an economical solution for this type of monitoring with 12 channels for receiving sensor signals that are measuring things such as force, acoustic emission, distance, temperature, etc.
Sensors placed on the machine or tool convert energy into electrical signals that monitor performance related to the forces applied. From these sensors, the systems learn the normal limits of the process. The control unit then observes the signals of each cycle and compares it with the stored curve. When the signal moves outside of the envelope curve, the formed part is sorted out or the machine is stopped.
The X3s features a 9" touch screen with an intuitive operator interface. In addition to the multi-channel display, the systems have various analysis functions, e.g. automatic recording of run and setup times or downtimes, as well as different counters and storage media to ensure repeatability of the various processes.
The X3S has data collection masks for connecting to FactoryNet 4.0, Marposs’ MES software suite, designed to provide a powerful interface between machine, operator, production and resource planning and higher-level ERP systems. FactoryNET 4.0 enables end-to-end documentation of the processes due to its connection directly with process monitoring. This connection delivers knowledge that can be used to reduce setup and downtime, optimize lead times, and enhance machine utilization.
Complete information about Marposs solutions for stamping applications can be found at https://www.marposs.com/eng/application/monitoring-solutions-for-stamping-machines