Track #1
Hydraulics & Pneumatics in Automation
| CLOSED-LOOP POSITION AND FORCE CONTROL |
| Considerations and techniques for closing the control loop of electrohydraulic systems, including the valve, actuator, and controller. Speaker: Peter Nachtwey, President — Delta Computer Systems |
| CONTROLLING HYDRAULIC CONTAMINATION TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY |
| Contamination of hydraulic fluid is the top cause of equipment malfunctions, so this session explores techniques to achieve and maintain clean fluid within a tight budget. Speaker: Marty Barris, Engine Liquid & Hydraulics Product Director — Donaldson Co. |
| ELECTRONIC CONTROL OPTIONS FOR PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS |
| Today’s pneumatic systems can operate from fieldbus systems, all the way down basic operators. This session summarizes control options and how to determine which is best suited to an application. Speaker: Ryan Hettinger, Application Engineer — Festo Corp. |
| PERFORMANCE AND COMPARISON OF HYDRAULIC FLUIDS |
| You can improve the efficiency of a hydraulic system simply by switching to a different type of fluid that’s more suited to the application. Speaker: Paul Michael, Research Chemist — Milwaukee School of Engineering |
| REDUCING NOISE IN HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS |
| Noise generated by hydraulic systems can be significantly reduced by following simple design and component selection techniques. Speaker: Robert J. Sheaf Jr., President — CFC Industrial Training |
| SAVE ENERGY WITH VARIABLE-SPEED PUMP DRIVES |
| Applying variable-speed electric motor technology to a hydraulic power unit can yield impressive energy savings with no sacrifice in performance. Speaker: Jan Komsta, Manager, New Technologies & Simulation – Bosch Rexroth Corporation |
| ENERGY-EFFICIENT HYDRAULIC DRIVES |
| Simple, yet effective hydraulic components & circuits can be incorporated into a hydraulic system to total cost of ownership, especially energy consumption. Speaker: Robert J. Sheaf Jr., President — CFC Industrial Training |
| REDUCING THE ELECTRICAL COSTS OF PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS |
| Virtually every manufacturing plant has multiple compressed air systems, which hold potential to save tens of thousands of dollars in electrical consumption every year. Speaker: Hank VanOrmer, President — Air Power USA |
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Track #2 Motion Control in Automation |
| TECHNIQUES FOR BOOSTING MACHINE EFFICIENCY |
| The motors and drives, gears and drive trains, controls, cooling, and auxiliary functions, as well as proper power management, all play a role in machine efficiency. Several techniques can be employed to reduce the amount of energy a machine consumes. Speaker: Dr. Jens Kummetz, Head of Application Development― Heidenhain Corporation |
| SECURITY IN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION |
| Computer viruses like Stuxnet, Duqu, and now Flame are making news for infecting and wreaking havoc on industrial computers and controllers. This session offers timely advice on steps to take to protect your equipment from viruses, hackers, industrial espionage, and even the well-intentioned but misguided worker on the plant floor. Speaker: Clark Case, Technology Manager ― Rockwell Automation |
| NEXT GENERATION CNCs |
| The progression of CNC technology goes on. CNC vendors are constantly looking at new technologies and new processes. The Next Generation CNC session will focus on advancements that are likely to shape future computer numerical controls. This session will discuss advancements that impact both the machine tool builder and the CNC end-user. Topics include: • Merging of product and process engineering with CNC / machine design and commissioning. In the future, the CNC must be quickly adapted and commissioned to specific machines. There will be an integration of today’s disparate engineering disciplines and engineering tools. Mechanical design, electrical design and corresponding CNC logic programming and commissioning will become seamlessly integrated. Creating a CNC machine for a specific process or part becomes more efficient and practical, as opposed to adapting a general purpose machine tool. • Robotics for lightweight machining and handling will become more important. The need for traditional CNC operations that utilize robot mechanics will drive CNCs to implement robot specific capabilities. • Multi-task machining will continue to drive new CNC technology. The need for combined technologies, such as turning on a milling machine, will continue to grow. The session will also discuss CNC technologies necessary to support this expansion. Speaker: Roger Hart, Research & Development Engineering Manager―Siemens Industry Inc. |
| RECENT ADVANCES IN PREDICTIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR NEXT-GENERATION MACHINES AND MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS |
| Unscheduled downtime is a productivity killer that can cost a company tens of thousands of dollars in damaged goods and lost output. Here’s a look into the latest research involving condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, along with advice on how to economically upgrade controls and equipment. Speaker: Dr. Jay Lee― Research Center on Intelligent Maintenance Systems, University of Cincinnati |
| HOW SMART ENGINEERING & MODULAR HARDWARE CONCEPTS CONTRIBUTE TO EFFECTIVE MACHINE AUTOMATION |
| We will explore the latest market trend of OEMs transitioning from a one-size-fits-all approach to custom solutions. Plus, learn effective ways to overcome the challenges of completing more engineering projects with fewer resources and how a mechatronic engineering approach, efficient software tools, and modular hardware provide effective solutions for your equipment. Speaker: Robert Muehlfellner, Director of Automation ― B&R Industrial Automation |
| THINK LIKE A MACHINIST |
| Many designers and engineers learn solid modeling in universities or technical schools and then start designing machines and components -- without considering whether the 3D CAD component is actually manufacturable. The result: The machinist is often confronted with parts that are unnecessarily difficult or impossible to make. This discussion will offer some practical tips on how engineers and CAD/CAM users can design easier-to-manufacture components that cost less, offer faster turnaround, and consistently higher quality. Speaker: Jon Helt, Project Manager ― Aztalan Engineering |
| MECHANICAL AND STRUCTURAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR PRECISION MOTION CONTROL |
| In high-speed and high-precision motion systems, controls engineers who ignore the mechanical components and machine structure do so at their own risk. We examine mechanical factors engineers should consider, such as inertia, natural frequency, vibration, thermal deformation and other factors that lead to a loss of precision, and explain how to compensate for or totally eliminate the problems. Speaker: Clint Hayes, Product Management Supervisor ― Bosch Rexroth |
| TRENDS IN BEARING TECHNOLOGY FOR HIGH SPEED MACHINING |
| Spindles and turntables on machine tools, and machines in general, are running faster. That can lead to thermo growth and unwanted dynamic characteristics that adversely affect cutting performance, quality and bearing life. New bearing designs, damping elements, and sophisticated software counteract these problems and let engineers further push the machine-design envelope. Speaker: Carl White. Engineering Manager ― Schaeffler Group |
