Application of 15-inch Industrial Tablets in CNC Automation Equipment

Background and Demand

The trend in automation technology is towards intelligence, fueled by a robust demand for smart industries. As the integration of industrialization and informatization accelerates, smart industries characterized by smart design, smart manufacturing, smart operations, smart management, and smart decision-making are emerging as the new direction for various industries. Modern industrial production is evolving towards automated processes, and with the ascendancy of smart technology, the shift from automated to intelligent production is inevitable. Undoubtedly, intelligence is the way forward for manufacturing automation. Artificial intelligence technology is widely applied in every aspect of the manufacturing process, addressing issues of production efficiency and consistency. As a pivotal technology in the 20th-century industrial landscape, automation technology primarily addresses production efficiency and uniformity, crucial for both large-scale enterprises seeking high speed, continuity, and mass production, and small-to-medium enterprises focused on flexibility and customization.

Compared to traditional processing equipment, industrial PCs enhance resolution and minimize human errors, significantly boosting processing efficiency. Moreover, automation reduces manual labor intensity by allowing operators to merely monitor equipment status during CNC machine operation.

Requirements for Industrial PC in System Control Equipment:

1. High-end configuration for seamless operation

2. Touchscreen interface, including glove-touch capability

3. Multiple USB ports for high-speed data transfer

4. Seamless integration of all-in-one device with the cabinet

5. Remote start/stop functionality without opening cabinet doors

Solution

An automated CNC lathe utilizes numerical control technology to execute pre-programmed instructions. It comprises a program carrier, input device, CNC unit, servo system, position feedback system, and mechanical components.

Working Principle of Automated CNC Lathe:

1. Program a code and format based on the part drawing and process plan, recording it on a carrier.

2. Transfer the program from the carrier to the CNC unit via the input device.

3. The CNC unit processes the program and sends signals to the servo systems of the machine's coordinates.

4. The servo systems drive the machine's moving parts and control auxiliary operations based on the CNC signals.

5. The mechanical components facilitate relative motion between the tool and workpiece, resulting in the desired part.

6. Motion detection and feedback to the CNC unit via a feedback device minimize processing errors (note: open-loop CNC machines lack a detection/feedback system).

We employ a 15-inch industrial tablet to achieve the following functionalities:

1. J1900 motherboard with an i5 CPU, 4GB RAM + 64GB SSD, ensuring smooth software operation.

2. Capacitive touchscreen with a 5ms response time, supporting multi-touch for high precision and no drift.

3. RS2322 + USB4 configuration to meet data communication needs in CNC automation equipment.

4. Ultra-thin 3mm front panel for embedded installation, blending seamlessly with the cabinet for an aesthetically pleasing and space-saving design.

5. Power switch extension of 50cm, allowing remote start/stop without opening cabinet doors.