Metal Stamping Press Load Sensing and Control Matt De Kam
Objective Sense and control the load of a metal stamping press. What factors contribute to loading? What methods can be used to sense the load? How can this information be integrated into the control system?
The Press 60 ton capacity Unique Drive Train
Contributing Factors Working metal properties Cutting clearance Tool sharpness Cutting shear Ram velocity
Load Sensing Methods Strain Gauges Load Cells Piezoelectric Transducers
Control System Options Digital Readout Load Limit Switch SPC Tracking Variable Velocity Servo Press
Still Working on the Transfer Function
Simulations Typical Load Signal
Simulations Load limit switch
Simulations Variable velocity servo press
Simulations Variable velocity servo press
Questions?