Automation Level of Hydraulic Press MachineUpdate：2025-04-14 Hits：23
One of the main benefits of hydraulic press automation is the elimination or reduction in human error due to a more repeatable process. Additionally, the press can operate at a faster speed and with more precision than manual operation. This results in a higher output of quality metal parts in a shorter amount of time.The automation level of hydraulic press machines and their integration with automated production lines
The current status of hydraulic press automation development
Modern hydraulic presses have developed from traditional purely mechanical operations to highly automated equipment, and their automation level is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
● Control system upgrade: PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) systems are used to achieve precise motion control and process parameter setting
● Sensor integration: Equipped with pressure sensors, displacement sensors, temperature sensors, etc., to monitor the equipment status in real time
● Human-machine interface: The touch screen operation panel simplifies parameter settings and operation procedures
● Automatic feeding/retrieving system: Can be used with automated equipment such as manipulators and conveyor belts to achieve unmanned operation
Integration capabilities with existing automated production lines
Modern hydraulic presses have been fully considered in their design for compatibility with automated production lines:
● Communication protocol support: Supports PROFINET, EtherCAT, M odbus and other industrial communication protocols, easy to integrate with PLC system
● Standard interface: Provide I/O interface, Ethernet interface, etc., convenient to connect various automation equipment
● Synchronous control: Can achieve action synchronization and beat matching with upstream and downstream equipment
● Safety interlock: With complete safety interlock function, ensure safe coordination with the whole line
Remote control and production data monitoring function
Advanced hydraulic presses have the characteristics of Industry 4.0 and support remote monitoring and data collection:
● Remote operation:
Remote start and stop control through industrial Ethernet or wireless network
Process parameters and programs can be adjusted remotely
Support fault diagnosis and remote maintenance
● Data monitoring and analysis:
Real-time collection of process data such as pressure, speed, position, temperature, etc.
Production counting and efficiency statistics function
Equipment operation status monitoring (oil temperature, oil pressure, filter element status, etc.)
Fault recording and early warning function
● Data interface:
Support OPC UA, SQL database and other data interfaces
Can be connected with MES (manufacturing execution system) and ERP system
Provide data visualization dashboard and report function
Implementation suggestions
If enterprises want to integrate hydraulic presses into automated production lines and realize remote monitoring, they should consider:
Select hydraulic press equipment that supports Industry 4.0 standards
Evaluate the communication protocol and interface compatibility of existing production lines
Plan a unified data collection and analysis platform
Consider network security measures to ensure the security of remote access
Train operators to adapt to new automated operation modes
With the development of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology, the automation level of modern hydraulic presses can meet the needs of intelligent manufacturing and become a key component of flexible and intelligent production lines.
Goodsjack/Delishi can integrate any level of automation into your hydraulic press machines. Explore the possibilities today with the guidance of our automation engineers.
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