autotechcontrols SBM-M1025-E7R M1025 Brake Monitor

autotechcontrols SBM-M1025-E7R M1025 Brake Monitor 

Press Automation Control and Monitoring Systems: Historical Perspective
The illustration on the right identifies the major components of a typical mechanical press.The motor/flywheel combination drives the crankshaft, which causes vertical movement of the ram. The material to be stamped is placed between the two die halves.The bottom half of the die is bolted to the bolster, while the top half is mounted to the ram.The part is formed/stamped when the two die halves come in contact with the material and press it. Modern electronic controls help increase press productivity, improve part quality, and protect costly dies and presses from damage. Autotech offers several such controls as discussed below.

Die Protection / Press Automation System
A programmable limit switch (PLS) provides press-position-based timing outputs for automation functions such as Feed, Eject, and Lubrication. Autotech’s PLS products contain several unique features that benefit press operations. For example, they have built-in motion detection eliminating the need for separate units. Motion detection supports programmable “detect-delay” to allow the press to ramp up to speed without tripping a motion fault.The Reverse-motion-disable feature provides safeguards by disabling outputs if the press moves in reverse direction. Die Protection Systems from Autotech, protect expensive dies from damage by monitoring proper material progression throughout the press stroke.

Low Cost OSHA Compliant Programmable Brakewear Monitor
For safety reasons, it is important to monitor press stopping time. M1025 Brakewear Monitor allows the user to program a stopping time limit, and activate an output if the press stopping time exceeds that limit. An input is provided to clear brake-time related faults. Additionally a motion detector output is also provided.
Press Load or Tonnage Monitoring
Programmable Load Monitor, Mini PLM M1030-E from Autotech, is one of the best investments in tools for a press. It offers an economical entry into monitoring the Peak Tonnage generated during a Press cycle. Alarm outputs are provided if the Tonnage exceeds preset limits.

Shut-Height Indication / Control
Shut height of a press is die dependent, and must be set precisely to produce quality parts, and to safeguard dies.The traditional method of Die Setting uses a trial and error approach: the Shut Height is changed, measured using blocks, verniers, etc., and readjusted based on the measurement. This makes Die Setting a time consuming process. Shut Height Indicator products from Autotech eliminate the need for measuring Shut Height. Once calibrated, these products constantly display/monitor Shut Height making die changeover quick. In addition, these products detect any Shut Height drift during operation.