Selection of a Control System for New Machine
Design
Mechanical design without a properly configured control system will
result
in an under-performing system that may fail to achieve customer
objectives,
such as cycle time, production rates, and quality. The selection of a
control system and architecture is determined by understanding the
performance objectives of the machine and the individual requirements of
each mechanism. Additional mitigating circumstances including timing,
past experience, and ease of use also play major role in the ultimate
selection of a control system. This presentation will focus on understanding
performance objectives, mechanical requirements, and the decision tree
necessary to select the optimum control system.