CONTROL SYSTEM WITH PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER FOR METAL FORMING

Abstract

In the metal forming process with multiple punches, distributed on different axes, it is necessary to precisely control the axial position of multiple punch processing units. In order to control the flow of material in the mold cavity it is necessary to control the punching force and the control of the holding or clamping force of the semi-finished product. This paper analyzes the possibility of implementing these control functions with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller).