Shriram Automation is a system integrator for Horner India. A client of theirs purchased a Roll Forming machine from China. The machine control panel had a Delta PLC with a Chinese brand 7” HMI and VFD. The logic of the machine was simple – A piece of sheet metal was passed through the roll forming machine which created a profile. The length of this profile was measured by the encoder. A set length was entered in the HMI e.g 1500mm. After reaching the set length (measured by encoder ) a hydraulic shear cuts the profile. The cycle then keeps repeating. READ MORE…