Rockwell automations offers programmable automation controllers for heat-treating system.This heat-treating system from can-eng furnaces uses allen-bradley control logix programmable automation controllers [pacs] and integrated architecture builder to help its customer reduce programming and startup time, simplify training requirements and increase information sharing capabilities. B & w heat treating of michigan uses the new heat-treating system to process automotive components, such as engine blocks and heads, in its saginaw, michigan, facility. The controllogix controller with its multi-disciplined control, versatility and exceptional information processing capabilities handles everything it needs to do, including multiple pid loops and parttracking capabilities. The allen-bradley controllogix pac is responsible for control of the furnace, conveyor panel and aging oven, and transfers information to and from the heat treating operation to a central server for information storage, archiving and retrieval. The controller also meets the customer`s needs for a system capable of providing traceability and easy access to information. The integrated architecture builder software provided an exact blueprint of how to design, program and set up the new system. With the controllogix pac, b & w was able to implement a system that includes complementary control, communication and visualization, resulting in horizontal and vertical plant-wide integration, increasing productivity, reducing labour costs and simplifying training. Can-eng furnaces also has reaped significant benefits from the use of the controllogix platform, including a 50 per cent reduction of programming and system design time, and a 20 per cent reduction of startup time.
