APPLICATION SUCCESS:

The machine runs better than when it was new and allows Specialty Metals to better serve their customers and increase profitability...A GREAT COMBINATION!

APPLICATION - BACKGROUND SUMMARY

Specialty Metals Processing (SMP) in Hudson, OH had purchased two used Cincinnati Cut-to-Length lines. The mechanics of the process lines were in good shape, however, the control system was very outdated and needed to be replaced.

THE PROBLEM:

SMP knew that the existing Hyperloop drive system was obsolete and would take significant effort and expense to make it run; most likely at low performance. In order to increase performance, the control system needed to be replaced.

CLEVELAND MOTION CONTROLS SOLUTION:

A complete control system retrofit was provided by Cleveland Motion Controls’ Automation Solutions Group. The new package included: new digital drives, FALCON cut-to-length motion controller with operator HMI and shear control. The new control system replaced the feeder DC motor with a high performance AC vector motor and drive for even better accuracies.

As an added bonus, CMC was also able to add auto-position controls for the edge trimmers, stacker side skirts and endstop. SMP was also provided complete new documentation for the control system

WHY CMC WAS CHOSEN:

Specialty Metals made the decision to move forward with CMC because they realized:

•  CMC could provide hardware engineering, software programming,    manufacturing, and service commissioning.
•  CMC is recognized as an industry leader in Metals Processing Controls and has gained unsurpassed expertise in the industry
     over the past 50 years of building Engineered Systems. Additionally, CMC has already proven its retrofit and system control
     capabilities on a cut-to-length line at a Bralco Facility
•  CMC’s solution allowed for better reliability, reduced downtime and improved productivity.
•  CMC’s technology allowed SMP to add accuracy, trending, data logging and internet support to 15-year old machines.