With the advancement of Industry 4.0, digital twin technology is more and more widely used in the production process. The simulation and optimization technology of locomotive track block forging production process based on digital twin can realize the accurate simulation of the actual production process, and then optimize the production process, improve the production efficiency and product quality. This paper will discuss the design and implementation of this technology.
Digital twin technology is a technology that mirrors objects, systems or processes in the real world in the virtual world based on the integration of physical models, sensor updates, historical and real-time data. Through digital twin technology, the production process of locomotive track block forging can be simulated and optimized in real time.
The simulation and optimization system of locomotive track block forging production process based on digital twin mainly includes the following parts:
Data acquisition and integration: Through sensors and data acquisition equipment, real-time acquisition of various data in the production process of locomotive track seat forging, including temperature, pressure, deformation, etc.
Digital twin model construction: According to the actual production equipment and process, the digital twin model of locomotive track block forging is constructed to achieve the mirror image of the production process.
Simulation and optimization: Using the digital twin model, real-time simulation of the production process, find out the bottlenecks and problems in the production process, and put forward the optimization plan.
Feedback and control: the results of simulation and optimization are fed back to the actual production process to achieve real-time adjustment and control of the production process.
Data acquisition and integration: high-precision sensors and data acquisition equipment are used to ensure real-time and accuracy of data. At the same time, through data integration technology, data from different sources are integrated to provide a complete data foundation for the construction of digital twin model.
Digital twin model construction: Using CAD, CAE and other technologies, according to the actual production equipment and process, to build the digital twin model of locomotive track block forging. The model should be able to accurately simulate various physical and chemical changes in the production process.
Simulation and optimization: Real-time simulation of the digital twin model using high performance computing technology. By simulating different process parameters and operating conditions, the optimal production scheme is found out. At the same time, artificial intelligence and machine learning technology are combined to achieve intelligent optimization of the production process.
Feedback and control: the results of simulation and optimization are fed back to the actual production process through the data interface, and the equipment and process parameters are adjusted through the automatic control system to achieve real-time optimization and control of the production process.
The simulation and optimization system of locomotive track block forging production process based on digital twin is applied in actual production, and the effect is evaluated. The actual effect of the system is evaluated by comparing various indicators in the production process before and after application, such as production efficiency, product quality, energy consumption, etc. At the same time, combined with the production practice, the system is constantly optimized and perfected to improve its applicability and reliability in the production process.
The simulation and optimization technology of locomotive track block forging production process based on digital twin is an important application under the background of Industry 4.0. Through the application of this technology, the real-time simulation and optimization of the forging process of locomotive track seat can be realized, and the production efficiency and product quality can be improved. With the continuous development of digital twin technology, its application prospects in the field of industrial production will be more broad. In the future, the research and application of digital twin technology should be further strengthened to promote the digital and intelligent development of industrial production.
