Vertical Lathe Machine Control Using Programmable Logic Controller

Abstract

The aim of this study is to control Double Column Lathe Vertical Machine, using programmable logic controller (PLC) instead of conventional control. As PLCs are now involved in most industrial processes, therefor, developing a program to handle the control of a Double Column Lathe Vertical Machine will reduce maintenance rate, enhance machine performance. Further, one PLC may control more than one motor via programming extra inputs and outputs already implemented in the PLC or simply by attaching additional input/output modules. The proposed control system will be equipped with (S7_300 CPU) controller, digital I/O module, and digital drives for DC motors and human machine interface (HMI). The communication between system components will be through Profibus. The system is programmmed with statement list language (STL). The Siemens Simatic Manager and Win CC Flexible are used to configure the hard ware and to simulate the operation