Industrial Grinding with Programmable Logic Control: A Case Study

Abstract

The advancement of machinery during the industrial revolution has led to the development of new production methods, which in turn has increased the need for precision machining technologies. To address the issue of precision processing, various solution methods have been developed, including the use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and microprocessor technologies. This study focuses on the use of PLCs and grinding machines in a production line, using Mitsubishi PLCs and GTWorks-3 programs for programming and the MODBUS protocol for communication between devices. The results of the study showed that the use of PLCs in the production process resulted in a 33% time saving and improved surface smoothness of the processed materials. Additionally, the PLC programming was able to quickly detect and address faults in the machine.