The Brankamp X-series from Marposs SpA presents a range of devices for in-process monitoring of cold and hot forming, thread rolling and stamping operations.
Process monitoring has come a long way from mere overload detection with maximum force limits, to much more refined monitoring algorithms with ever improving performance. Increasing complexity and the trend towards lightweight construction result in higher deformation levels required for cold forged parts. Process integrated monitoring methods offer an effective way of detecting quality defects such as cracks in head or flange sections, fractures in tool elements and turned or mis-introduced parts. Detecting these leads to a 100% workpiece quality control.
This can only be achieved by an in-process monitoring based on processors powerful enough for complex evaluation algorithms. Optimisation of the entire signal processing ensures the detection of slight signal variations such as those created by cracks in the formed part, misaligned parts, and tool breakages or chippings.
The Brankamp X-series from Marposs presents a range of devices for in-process monitoring of cold and hot forming, thread rolling and stamping operations. The sophisticated X5 and X7 versions are designed to detect even slight signal fluctuations. High-resolution measuring technology makes forming-force signals visible and compatible with powerful monitoring methods in a unique way.
High performance signal processing hardware, combined with intelligent monitoring software, and a flexible machine interface, enables users to operate with various sorting devices running simultaneously or alternately. The software configuration of the X-series simplifies operations and combines them with an expert database, optimiser for automatic envelope-curve optimisation, and integrated fault diagnosis.
Process monitoring with the X-series offers detailed fault detection during forming and rolling, while detecting malfunctions in the running process. The limits of, for example, detectable crack size and depth mainly depend on the stability of the corresponding process as it is usual in process monitoring.
Brankamp’s monitoring X units combine automated functions with sophisticated signal evaluation. If identical processing malfunctions reoccur repeatedly, the monitoring device can automatically determine the type, cause, and location of the defect, and deploy suitable measures to deal with the situation. Previously detected malfunctions are stored together with reliable instructions on the location of the fault and the suitable repair measures to be deployed.
Using an internal expert database to store special monitoring knowledge has several advantages: Less adjustment tasks for each new product; consistent device configuration to ensure constant monitoring quality; and reduced training costs for the operator.
The more comprehensive and detailed the failure description is stored in the knowledge database, the easier the correct diagnosis of processing malfunctions becomes. The accumulated expert knowledge in the database then provides reliable troubleshooting advice. A reduction in machine downtime for repairs is turned into a tool for cutting the costs of cold forming.
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