SIMOTION Application Examples
Cigarette Packaging Machine
Requirements:
Packet reservoir: 5 servo axes, capacity: 1500 packets
Stamper: 4 electronically-coupled servo axes, production rate: 600 packets/minute
Highest processing speed for a high throughout
Highest degree of flexibility for fast re-equipping times to handle an extremely wide range of products
Highest availability and precision
Fast response to production/material faults/errors to minimize rejects and waste
Solution:
Control: SIMOTION C230-2, Functions: Cam and gearing
Drive: SIMODRIVE 611 universal with double-axis modules and , MICROMASTER MM420
Communication: PROFIBUS-DP
HMI: SIMATIC Touchpanel TP270B
Customer statement:
"As the result of the positive experience we are having with the Siemens automation concept, we are planning to equip additional machine types with SIMOTION. The final objective is to be able to offer a complete line based on SIMOTION."
08/15/2006 | Author: Caroll Ford