> www.prolineautomation.com Real-life application Innovative window production in Canada Decentralized Automation “Decentralized automation with CPX-AP-I simplifies installation and assembly” Vinode Ramnauth, President and CEO of Pro-Line Complex things made simple: Automation solutions from Pro-Line for window and door production, optimized with innovative Festo technology. Festo was on site with its video team: > www.festo.com/proline-video A machine builder from Ontario is countering the shortage of skilled workers with new, decentralized automation solutions from Festo. Modern machines for the flexible production of windows are equipped with innovative technology to save time and effort in design, construction, and commissioning. Maintenance, fault detection and troubleshooting are also made easier and cycle times are shortened. For Pro-Line, one of Canada’s leading OEMs of CNC and largescale manufacturing systems in window and door production, expertise and automation are equally important. The company uses innovative automation solutions to compensate for the nationwide shortage of qualified workers for sawing, drilling, and joining PVC and aluminum. A simplified machine design combined with easier maintenance requires fewer skilled workers. Innovation partner Festo “We want to take our machines to the next level of performance and efficiency, and Festo offers us the opportunity to do so. All our engineering work was developed together with Festo,” says Vinode Ramnauth, President and CEO of Pro-Line. Decentralized automation with the remote I/O system CPX-AP-I is used in the latest window production system. The electronic proximity switch SDBT-MSX with automatic teach-in saves valuable time when building the nearly 20-meter-long machine – as much as two hours without the need for fine-tuning and readjustment during commissioning. It has a detection range of 20 mm and is easy and safe to install, especially when mounting is more difficult. “The innovative strength that Festo constantly demonstrates with new technologies enables us to go further,” explains Ramnauth. Efficient I/O networking The new remote I/O system allows powerful input/output modules and existing valve manifold (terminal) interfaces to be integrated into the most important host systems. End-to-end connectivity and extended diagnostic options increase machine availability and productivity. In addition, integrating it into different control systems with PROFINET, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP or ModbusTCP is really easy. The Festo remote I/O system CPX-AP-I was initially tested on a parallel welding machine for plastic profile parts used in the manufacture of window and patio door frames. And with great success.
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