With the rapid development of the manufacturing industry, the flexibility and adaptability of manufacturing systems are becoming more and more important. As an important part of the machinery manufacturing industry, casting production needs to constantly adapt to the changes in market demand and the diversity of product types. Therefore, the application of flexible manufacturing system and its technology in casting production has gradually attracted wide attention. This paper will discuss the flexible manufacturing system and its application in casting production.
Flexible manufacturing System (FMS) is a modern manufacturing system which integrates computer, robot, automated logistics and information management. It has a high degree of flexibility, adaptability and integration, and can quickly adjust the production process according to market demand and product design changes to meet the production needs of different types of products.
Application of flexible manufacturing technology in casting production
Automatic melting and pouring
In the production of castings, melting and pouring are two key links. Flexible manufacturing technology can integrate automated melting and pouring equipment to realize the automation and intelligence of the production process. Through computer control, parameters such as melting temperature, composition and pouring speed can be precisely controlled to improve melting efficiency and casting quality.
Automatic molding and core making
With flexible manufacturing technology, automated molding and core making equipment can be developed to achieve fast production of molds and core boxes. This equipment can automatically complete the molding, hardening and exhaust processes of sand mold and core box according to product requirements and sand structure, improve production efficiency and reduce labor costs.
Intelligent quality inspection and control
Combined with machine vision, image processing and artificial intelligence, flexible manufacturing technology can realize intelligent inspection and control of casting quality. By collecting the image information of the casting surface, the dimensional accuracy, surface quality and defects can be rapidly detected and analyzed, the unqualified products can be automatically classified and repaired, and the product quality and production efficiency can be improved.
Automated logistics and warehousing
Flexible manufacturing technology can integrate automated logistics and warehousing systems to achieve material management, inventory control and logistics scheduling in the casting production process. Through the Internet of Things technology and sensor technology, the location and status of materials can be monitored in real time, optimizing logistics paths and inventory levels, improving production efficiency and reducing inventory costs.
Advantages of flexible manufacturing technology in casting production
Improve production efficiency: Flexible manufacturing technology can realize the automation, intelligence and continuity of the production process, and improve production efficiency.
Cost reduction: Through automation and intelligent technology, labor costs and raw material consumption can be reduced, product quality can be improved and scrap rates reduced.
Enhance market competitiveness: Flexible manufacturing technology can quickly respond to changes in market demand and product types to improve the market competitiveness of enterprises.
Improve the working environment: Through automation technology, workers can reduce the chance of direct exposure to hazardous environment and noise and other harmful factors, improve the working environment.
Promote industrial upgrading: The application of flexible manufacturing technology can promote the digital, intelligent and green upgrading of traditional manufacturing industry, improve industrial added value and market competitiveness.
The application of flexible manufacturing system and technology in casting production is an important way to realize modern manufacturing. Through the research and application of automation and intelligent technology, the efficiency and quality of casting production can be further improved, costs and resource consumption can be reduced, and the market competitiveness of enterprises can be enhanced. At the same time, the application of flexible manufacturing technology can also promote the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry and innovative development, and inject new impetus into the sustainable development of China’s machinery manufacturing industry.
