Intelligent equipment control is the cornerstone of smart production. Traditional control methods, which only rely on programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interface (HMI) systems, are limited to basic operations of core shooting machines and lack the ability to support process data collection and management.
Mingzhi Technology has taken an innovative approach to enhance intelligent control for core shooting machines with the development of the Mingzhi Intelligent Core Control System (MiCL V1). By monitoring and analyzing process data, MiCL V1 enables intelligent core production control, optimizes and standardizes production processes, provides valuable operational and management data for various equipment, and facilitates adaptive controls through interconnected adjustments. This advanced system addresses the foundry industry's growing demand for digitalization and intelligent solutions.
Mingzhi Program
To advance intelligent production control for core shooting machines, Mingzhi Technology invested heavily in both software and hardware research and development. This investment led to the creation of MiCL V1, a system engineered to improve precision and efficiency in core production.
Hardware Features:
- Industrial computer
- Fingerprint module
- User-friendly interface
These components work seamlessly with factory ERP/MES systems and device sensors to gather, process, analyze, and store operational data and signals.
Software Features:
The MiCL V1 software is built on a strong database system and includes the following functional modules:
- User authorization management
- Equipment operation
- Equipment management
- Process management
- Remote management
- Intelligent production
- Information push
- Report generation
System Functionality Overview
MiCL V1 offers eight key functionalities designed to enhance core production:
- Man-Machine Interconnection:
This feature supports four user roles—operator, technician, maintainer, and manager—with fingerprint-based login for role-specific access and precise control over equipment operations and adjustments. The user interfaces for each role are shown here:
- Equipment Interconnection:
Utilizes core box recognition to automatically import technician-defined process parameters, ensuring consistent and stable production.
- One-Click Operation:
Guides operators through a step-by-step process wizard, covering startup checks, cleaning, and shutdown, improving usability and operational efficiency.
- Operating Parameter Settings:
Enables the adjustment and maintenance of key parameters, including operating conditions, core-making processes, core box usage records, fault logs, and wear part lifespan data, ensuring accurate and comprehensive record-keeping.
- Intelligent Production Management:
Integrates advanced control features, such as raw sand temperature regulation, blowing temperature management, and automated curing parameter adjustments, to enhance production efficiency and intelligence.
- Remote Control and Maintenance:
Allows maintenance personnel to remotely access on-site control systems for troubleshooting, system upgrades, and rapid recovery of equipment functionality.
- Online Documentation:
Provides easy access to operational guides and maintenance manuals, enabling operators and technicians to quickly reference necessary documentation.
- Data Management:
Offers ERP/MES data interfaces with reporting and analytics capabilities for personnel login data, operation times, production output, energy consumption, fault diagnostics, and process parameters. Managers can receive text message updates on production shifts for improved oversight.
Conclusion
The Mingzhi Intelligent Core Control System (MiCL V1) effectively combines man-machine interconnection and data processing, greatly enhancing the precision, efficiency, and environmental compatibility of core production equipment. This system is at the forefront of driving environmentally friendly, high-efficiency, and intelligent production in the industry, offering clients exceptional solutions for upgrading and transitioning their core production processes.
Looking ahead, Mingzhi Technology plans to further develop the system with adaptive adjustment and control capabilities for various working environments, setting the stage for MiCL V2 and the full realization of AI-driven production control.
For more information about MiCL and our intelligent production solutions, please contact us at: info.leipzig@mingzh-tech.eu
