"Non-standard automation" emerged in response to the so-called "standard automation" concept. Non-standard automation line refers to non-standard automation equipment customized according to customer needs. In the engineering industry, in order to cope with the production of large quantities of finalized products, a production line was designed, supplemented by standardized fixtures and tools, and strict production process SOP (standard operating instructions), BOM (parts and bills of materials) were formulated ) And the quality control mode SIP (Product Inspection Standard Work Instructions), which effectively manages the entire production process of the product line. It has achieved the effects of high production efficiency, low cost and good quality. That is, the "standard automation" production mode is adopted. But in the face of drastic changes in market demand, its negative effects are very serious. When products need to be updated, the entire production line is in danger of being scrapped as a whole.
Non-standard automation belongs to the field of automation. The function is an automated mechanical equipment tailored and customized according to the process requirements of enterprise users. Its operation is convenient, flexible and not single. The function can be added according to the user's requirements, and there is a lot of room for change. Commonly used in the fields of industry, electronics, medical, health, and aerospace.
The main work of non-standard automation design:
1. Collect information
Learn more about all the specific details of the original process, production process or production equipment, as well as the current capacity, the number of labor, how many processes there are, process quality (or product quality), raw and auxiliary materials, etc. It is best to go to the production line to conduct multi-level inquiries, surveys and understandings with the engineer in charge and operating staff, and to understand the environmental requirements in the workplace and whether there are any special requirements.
2. Understand the needs
Learn about the main goals and requirements to be achieved from the client's supervisor.
3. Plan confirmation
Based on the above two basic conditions, combined with the alternative conditions, a preliminary feasibility plan is proposed, which will be delivered to the customer for confirmation after collective discussion by the team (usually this will be initially determined after several rounds).
4. Selection of main components
After the feasibility plan is confirmed by the customer, the automation part selection can be started.
5. Parameter verification
According to the customer's requirements for production capacity, the whole process design is carried out, and the functions of the selected automation parts are checked and confirmed.
6. Conventional design
After the above work is completed, the design work of the assembly general drawing sketch can be carried out, and the conventional mechanical design work flow can be entered. At the same time, electrical engineers and programmers, based on the overall implementation plan and process flow chart, carry out the design and compilation of electrical schematic diagrams and program control software.
7. Audit and customer confirmation
After completing the mechanical design, outsourcing automation components, machining parts, electrical diagrams and program control diagrams, after standard review and customer reconfirmation, manufacturing, assembly, and debugging can be carried out. After completion, it will enter the trial operation stage.
8. On-site debugging
Through trial operation and testing, after the design requirements can be met and the customer requirements can be achieved, the installation and commissioning phases on the customer site can be carried out until the entire project is completed.
