Industrial Robots: The Unsung Heroes of the Industry Industrial robots are undoubtedly the unsung heroes in the industrial sector. In automotive manufacturing plants, they showcase their capabilities. Take automotive welding as an example; the mechanical arms of industrial robots are flexible and precise, able to move quickly across complex body structures to perform spot welding, … Read more
1. Overview 1.1 Robot Control System The robot control system is the brain of the robot and is the main factor determining the robot’s functions and performance. The primary task of industrial robot control technology is to control the motion position, posture, trajectory, operation sequence, and timing of actions of industrial robots within their workspace. … Read more
The history of robots is not very long. In 1959, American engineers George Devol and Joe Engelberger created the world’s first industrial robot, marking the true beginning of robotics. Engelberger studied servo theory in college, which is a theory that explores how motion mechanisms can better track control signals. Devol invented a system in 1946 … Read more
In the paper industry, a reliable automation control system can significantly enhance production efficiency and product quality. This article will detail the core technical points of paper machine control, from hardware selection to program design. 1. Hardware Configuration Plan 1. PLC Selection Explanation It is recommended to use Siemens S7-1500 series PLC for the paper … Read more
Using Siemens PLC to control 3D printers not only improves printing accuracy but also enables advanced features such as multi-material switching and self-diagnosis of faults. This article will detail how to achieve this. 1. Hardware Configuration 1. Selection of PLC and Expansion Modules The 3D printing equipment mainly involves multi-axis motion control and temperature control. … Read more
It is well known that industrial production and technological development rely heavily on the automation control provided by PLCs. A PLC can be broadly understood as a centralized relay extension control cabinet. In practical production applications, PLCs significantly reduce the costs of industrial control and enhance centralized management and automatic control of equipment. To master … Read more
Programming Recommendations 1. When a PLC and a host computer (or touch screen) form a monitoring system, it is often necessary to have control modes such as “Manual” and “Automatic” on the screen (generally, only one can be active at a time). In the program, you can use the “MOV” instruction. For example: when “Manual” … Read more
In the field of industrial automation, DCS (Distributed Control System) and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) are the two most common control systems. Although they overlap in certain functionalities, their design philosophies, architectures, and application scenarios differ significantly. This article will detail their differences and help you understand how to choose the appropriate control system. 1. … Read more
This article introduces the application of Siemens S7-1500 PLC in the control system of spray painting robots and hanging walking mechanisms. It describes the successful implementation of key functions from both hardware and software design perspectives, combined with on-site debugging examples. 1. Project Introduction In recent years, robotic automated spray painting systems have been widely … Read more
Recently, I heard a real story that made me furious. A friend who is an electrician said he wanted to learn PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), but he was ridiculed by those around him: “With your level, you want to touch automation? You are overestimating yourself!” Honestly, hearing this made me both angry and amused. As … Read more