Application Case of Metal Double Sheet Detector MDSC-9000S in Auto Parts Production Line

I.  Application Background

In the automotive manufacturing industry, the steel-aluminum stamping production line is a key link in the production of auto parts, and its production quality and efficiency directly affect the manufacturing level of the entire vehicle. However, the occurrence of double-sheet metal plates in this link is a major hidden danger. If not detected in a timely manner and allowed to enter the subsequent stamping processes, it will easily cause die damage. As the core component of stamping production, the die has high manufacturing costs and a long maintenance cycle. Once damaged, it will not only lead to production line shutdowns and huge production losses, but also affect the production quality of parts. Therefore, double-sheet detection is of vital significance for die protection, and it is a key link to ensure the stable operation of the production line and reduce production costs. With its outstanding performance, the Atonm Metal Double-Sheet Detector MDSC-9000S has occupied an important position in such production lines and become one of the key devices to ensure the smooth progress of production and effectively protect the dies.

II.  Detection Challenges Faced by the Production Line: Multiple Tests Brought by High Beat, Multi-material and Equipment Collaboration

1.  **High Beat Pressure**: The production line beat reaches 10 SPM, with a large processing volume per unit time. The detection equipment must respond quickly and perform accurate detection in an extremely short time; otherwise, the production line rhythm will be disrupted.

2.  **Difficulty in Detecting Multi-material and Multi-thickness Plates**: It involves steel plates of 0.5-3mm and aluminum plates of 0.7-2.5mm. Plates of different materials and thicknesses have different physical characteristics, which put forward extremely high requirements for the performance of detection equipment.

3.  **High Requirements for Equipment Collaboration and Adaptability**: The production line is equipped with a dual-mode press and a visual centering platform, which requires the detection equipment to collaborate well with them, imposing extremely high requirements on equipment adaptability. Otherwise, it will affect the automation level and production efficiency of the production line.

III.  Solutions of MDSC-9000S and Adaptability to the Production Line: Installation Design and Core Functions Facilitate High-efficiency Adaptation

1.  Scientific Installation Layout

   The main unit is installed on the safety guardrail of the production line to ensure operational safety and facilitate maintenance.

   Two high-sensitivity sensors are integrated into the end effector of the manipulator. Synchronous and rapid detection is performed while the manipulator picks up materials, which is integrated with the material picking process without additional time consumption, and is compatible with the 10 SPM production rhythm. After confirming a single sheet, the manipulator places the sheet on the visual centering platform.

2.  Equipment Collaboration Advantages

   - Wide Detection Range: As an integrated device for both magnetic and non-magnetic materials, based on the principles of electromagnetic induction and eddy current, it can detect magnetic materials (0.2-4.0mm), stainless steel, copper plates (0.2-3.0mm), and aluminum/aluminum alloys (0.2-4.0mm), fully meeting the detection requirements of steel and aluminum plates in the production line.

   - One-to-Two Design: One main unit drives two sensors to detect different positions of the sheet, improving efficiency and reducing the risk of missed detection.

   - Communication Protocol Support: It supports mainstream protocols such as Profinet and RS-485, enabling real-time data interaction with the dual-mode press and visual centering platform to achieve seamless linkage.

   - Sheet Storage Function: Built-in 200 groups of storage, no need to reset parameters when switching plates, and direct calling is available to meet the needs of flexible production.

IV. Summary of Application Value

With its excellent adaptability and collaboration, the Atonm Metal Double-Sheet Detector MDSC-9000S has played an important role in the automotive steel-aluminum stamping production line. It has not only successfully addressed the production line challenges such as high beat, detection of multi-material and multi-thickness plates, and equipment collaboration, but also provided strong support for the efficient and high-quality production of the line. Its stable and reliable performance has effectively reduced the failure rate and product defect rate during production, improved production efficiency, and lowered production costs. The reliable performance and application value of the Atonm MDSC-9000S double-sheet detector make it a trustworthy detection device in automotive stamping production lines. If you have similar needs, you can contact Atonm, and we will provide you with personalized solutions.