Auto parts manufacturing
Auto parts manufacturing
Background & Challenge
The steering knuckle is one of the critical components in the steering axle of a vehicle, responsible for stabilizing the vehicle during travel and transmitting steering directions effectively. Its function involves transferring and bearing the front load of the vehicle, supporting and driving the front wheels to turn around the main axle, thereby enabling steering. Hence, there are very high requirements for the casting precision and strength of the steering knuckle. Throughout the entire casting process of the steering knuckle, which involves numerous stages and requires control over multiple pieces of equipment on a lengthy production line, distributed IO can leverage its maximum advantages.
Process challenges: Complex geometric shapes with a need to process many geometric bodies;High positional accuracy required for each geometric plane.
Solution
A leading automotive components enterprise has adopted ODOT Remote IO for its automotive steering knuckle die-casting production line to facilitate on-site data transmission. This setup manages the entire die-casting process from in-place positioning, mold closure, aluminum injection, water cooling, mold opening, cleaning, to resetting. With over 400 on-site points and a 10%-15% reserve, ODOT C Series distributed IO modules accurately control temperature switches, travel switches, and pressure switches on-site. This ensures seamless die-casting of the steering knuckle, guaranteeing product quality and strength while effectively enhancing customer economic benefits.
Product Portfolio
| Product Model | Specifications |
| CN-8032-L | Profinet Network Adapter, Maximum input/output of 1440 Bytes, 2 × RJ45 ports |
| CT-121F | 16 channel digital input/24VDC/ Sink type/The input high level is valid |
| CT-222F | 16 channel digital output/24VDC/source type/output 24VDC, the output high level is valid |
| CT-3168 | 8 channel Voltage Input 0~5/0~10/±5/±10VDC, 15Bit/16 Bit |
| CT-4154 | 4 channels Voltage Output 0~5VDC/0~10VDC/±5VDC/±10VDC,16 Bits |
Result
（1）Adapts to multi-site distribution on the production line.
（2）Complete module selection to meet various equipment's requirements for digital and analog signals.
（3）High-speed backplane bus with high positioning accuracy and fast transmission rate, meeting customer demands for rapid response.
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2024-09-05