Metal Stamping Press

Load Sensing and Control

Matt De Kam

Objective
Sense

and control the load of a metal

stamping press.
What

factors contribute to loading?

What methods can be used to sense the load?
How can this information be integrated into the control
system?

The Press
60

ton capacity
Unique Drive Train

Contributing Factors
Working

metal properties
Cutting clearance
Tool sharpness
Cutting shear
Ram velocity

Load Sensing Methods

Strain Gauges
Load Cells
Piezoelectric
Transducers

Control System Options

Digital

Readout
Load Limit Switch
SPC Tracking
Variable Velocity Servo Press

Still Working on the Transfer Function

Simulations
Typical

Load Signal

Simulations
Load

limit switch

Simulations
Variable

velocity servo press

Simulations
Variable

velocity servo press

Questions?