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Utilizing strain transducers for greater accuracy in forging

Hirschvogel Pinghu, China

Introduction

One of the world's largest automotive component suppliers, Hirschvogel Automotive Components, based in Pinghu, China, is utilizing HBK’s SLB strain transducer and MP55DP amplifier system to monitor forging forces for improved quality. Forging is used in manufacturing to shape metal through localized compressive forces. It is carried out on a heavy-duty forging machine in which a cam mechanism transfers the rotational movement of an electric motor into the linear reciprocating motion of the hammer or so-called slide block. High forces are needed during forging and the force applied to a work piece may exceed the nominal force of the forging machine. The working force can reach several MN: the recorded world maximum force was 800 MN. This makes forging a particularly dangerous activity both to the machine and to personnel working in the area.

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Demands on the measurement technology

However, it is critically important that these forces are carefully controlled if the work is to meet consistently high standards. There are significant benefits from being able to monitor the processing force precisely. Yet this has been traditionally difficult because of the need to fit suitable force sensors to the slide blocks or support columns while maintaining sensors in these locations has been impractical. Another challenge has been the cost of force sensors with a suitable nominal range. Using HBK’s stainless steel SLB700A transducers resolves these issues since the transducer attaches directly to a plane surface with a friction joint and four bolts. This enables the strain of the test object to be transferred directly to the SLB700A making it ideal for installations such as forging machines where installation conditions make it difficult to use standard force transducers.

The HBK solution

Hirschvogel Pinghu has fitted two SLB700A transducers on each of the support columns of their forging machine. This means that parallel signals are created that are then amplified and conditioned by HBK’s MP55DP single channel amplifier and transferred to the controlling PLC through Profibus DP without any accuracy loss. The whole measuring system is calibrated with lifting jack. HBK’s SLB700A strain transducer is intended for applications where high forces are to be measured. Fitting two SLB700A strain transducers in parallel on opposite sides of the test piece can compensate for bending effects on work pieces. The SLB700A is designed with compensating elements for adapting to the different steel types commonly used in mechanical engineering and features a high degree of protection. The MP55DP is a single-channel, 4.8 kHz carrier frequency amplifier with Profibus interfaces. It is part of HBK’s PME amplifier system and is designed to complement the SLB700A by providing a self-sustained monitoring unit for all industry requirements. The complete system features a CAN or Profibus interface for easy integration into automation systems. HBK is providing leading technology solutions for manufacturers across China and has supplied a similar solution to Schuler China, the technological and global market leader in me

 

Special features of HBK’s solution

  • Easily monitors strain in statically and dynamically loaded units
  • Can be simply bolted into place
  • Made of stainless steel to provide protection from environmental impact
  • Cost effective
  • Utilizing HBK’s PME amplifier system with its Profibus interface facilitates integration into automation systems.

Company

The Hirschvogel Group is one of the largest international automotive suppliers in the area of steel and aluminum forging as well as subsequent machining. Innovation has always been integral to our business. Perhaps this also explains why almost every car has a Hirschvogel component. After all, we do everything we can to achieve the best solution for each customer – no matter how challenging the task.

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