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Russia - РусскийAutomation Case Study: Transforming Glass Cutting Operations
Customer Profile
Customer is a leader in high-quality glass manufacturing and is renowned for its advanced tempering and lamination technology. The company operates state-of-the-art horizontal glass tempering plants sourced from industry leaders such as North Glass and Saint Gobain Seva (France). In addition, they employ an automated production line that includes CNC cutting, glass frosting, fabrication, polishing, washing, and lamination equipment. The company’ s focus on innovative technology and quality control allows it to deliver precision glass products tailored to meet unique customer requirements.
Challenge
The customer faced the need to upgrade a CNC glass-cutting machine, a critical part of its production line. This machine was essential for cutting glass to precise dimensions, yet its existing CNC controller had become outdated and expensive. The company sought a reliable, cost-effective retrofit solution to maintain precision and enhance operational efficiency. The customer was particularly interested in a solution with enhanced motion control accuracy, robust communication interfaces, and compatibility with encoder interfaces. After evaluating their options, customers turned to Inovance Technology due to its reputation for product reliability, affordability, and strong service support.
Solution
By implementing Inovance’ s motion control solution, specifically:
• Motion Controller: AM402-CPU1608TN
• Human-Machine Interface (HMI): IT7150E
• I/O Modules: GL10-1600END, GL10-0016ENT, GL10-4DA
• Servo Drives: SV660N series
• Servo Motors: MS1 series (400 W, 750 W and 1.5 kW)
The AM402 motion controller is used to process cutting instructions, generated in G-code from Plus 2D software. This code is then executed by the controller, ensuring accurate and consistent glass cutting
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Benefits
The introduction of Inovance Technology products yielded significant benefits for the customer:
•Cost Efficiency: The AM402 motion controller proved to be a cost-effective alternative to a traditional CNC controller, reducing overall operational costs.
•Precision and Control: Codesys based CNC functionalities embedded in the motion controller allowed the customer to achieve high-precision cuts, ensuring that customer requirements for exact dimensions were consistently met.
•User-Friendly Integration: The setup process was seamless, with the system capable of reading and executing G-code generated from Plus 2D software, resulting in minimal downtime and faster time-to-operation
Key Benefits
• Enhanced Motion Control Accuracy: The AM402 motion controller provided precise movement, essential for complex glass-cutting tasks.
• Reliable Communication and Encoder Interfaces: I novance’s products ensured smooth integration with existing machinery, creating a highly efficient production line.
• Strong Technical Support: Inovance Technology’s reliable service and support network, were instrumental in helping the customer to optimize its production line.
Conclusion
Inovance Technology’s partnership with the customer successfully modernized its CNC glass-cutting operations with an advanced, cost-effective solution. This retrofit not only reduced operational costs but also allowed customer to enhance production quality, meet customer demands, and remain competitive in the glass manufacturing industry. The partnership with Inovance has positioned the customer to maintain its leadership in precision glass production and to continue delivering value to its customers.