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Empowering Die Casting Product Manufacturers Through IoT System and Data Analytics | Instron Technologies

Introduction

Manufacturers across the world are continuously evolving their operations through conventional methods like 5S, TPM, Kaizen etc. Few leading implementers have achieved excellent results with these conventional methods. Commercial constraints coming from increased global competition and newly imposed decarbonization targets are forcing these leaders in the industry to search for new innovative ways to improve their operations further. The only practical option available for such industry leaders is the Industry 4.0 enabled integrated factories. This unique matured system developed by Instron Technologies helps connect all people and machines across all the departments in factories so as to take data based decisions dynamically.

Importance of Industry 4.0 Enabled Systems

Industry 4.0 Integration for Die Casting Product Manufacturers

The die-casting product manufacturing industries, including die-casting product manufacturers, are well equipped with automated melting Furnaces, die-casting Machines, Special Purpose Machines, Paint shops, and inspection and packing machines. Traditionally monitoring and managing these operations would require periodic checks and cross-functional involvements leading to inefficiency and downtime in the Machines.

Energy Audit and Solution Proposal

This blog aims to provide valuable insights on the importance of Industry 4.0 enabled systems for die casting product manufacturers and offer guidance on selecting the ideal solution and solution provider. Energy Audit Experts at Instron Technologies conducted a walk-through audit for one the leading aluminium product manufacturer and exporter from India. Management at this plant gave a challenge to improve the operation and efficiency by minimum 10 %. Instron Technologies team with its vast and relevant experience in this domain helped customer find out potential areas of improvement and proposed PlantOn system, an Industry 4.0 enabled system. Management at this plant was impressed to see the domain specific knowledge of the team, proven track record of the PlantOn system along with guaranteed savings from implementation.

Implementation of PlantOn System

PlantOn system was implemented at this plant. It connected all machines (eg: Furnaces, Die-Casting, SPM, Paint shop, packaging station), departments (eg: procurement, stores, operations, dispatch, QC, etc), and utilities (eg: electrical, water, LPG gas, compressed air) with seamless data flow to and from existing ERP system. This comprehensive system implementation required a thorough knowledge of PLCs (Siemens, AB, Mitsubishi, etc), Sensors (Temperature, flow meter, energy meters, level, etc), and IT systems. This unique team coupled with innovative PlantOn solutions has helped customers to:

A) BENEFITS OF PLANTON SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION:

Monitor the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and its losses without paperwork.
Analyze the cost efficiency of machines for producing similar products by monitoring utilities.
Improve the operation and efficiency and hence CO2 footprint through the next level of implementation.

 

B) NEXT LEVEL IMPROVEMENTS:

This innovative PlantOn system along with the Energy Audit Application team has helped the customer to start implementing the next level of improvements beyond conventional approaches. A few of the implementations include,

 

4% Efficiency optimization is possible with Combustion tuning and flue gas heat recovery of the furnaces to reduce LPG consumption.
Production planning on specific machines such as diecasting, and SPM Machines by Possibly optimizing the energy efficiency by around 11%.
Alerting the machine and operator behavior deviation on different machines and shifts.
Optimizing the operational parameters across the furnace, die-casting machines, and paint shop.

Conclusion

As manufacturing industries embrace the era of Industry 4.0, choosing the right system implemented by the right team becomes paramount. By identifying pain points, implementing a proof of concept, and following a strategic plan, organizations can leverage the transformative power of Industry 4.0 to achieve decarbonization through energy savings, productivity monitoring, quality enhancement, and shop floor digitization. Partnering with a capable implementation agency like Instron Technologies LLP ensures seamless integration, sustained results, and end-to-end ownership. Embrace the revolution of Industry 4.0 and propel your manufacturing plant into a leaner, more sustainable, and more competitive future.