Elaboración e implementación de un prototipo automatizado para la simulación del proceso de enfundado de prendas textil en el laboratorio de la Escuela de Ingeniería Industrial, ESPOCH.

Abstract

The construction and implementation of an automated prototype was conducted with PLC S7-1200 for the simulation of bagged process of textile products for the Laboratory of automation of processes at Industrial Engineering School, Faculty of Mechanics-ESPOCH, in order to develop knowledge, skill and technical expertise in automation of industrial processes. Through the different bagged systems of several machines; the best alternative was selected for the prototype design that provides the required operation, determining the sequence of work and the motion diagram of the devices to be used. With the electro-pneumatic and electrical diagrams, electrical and pneumatic elements suitable for the proper operation of the prototype, were determined. This prototype; is composed of two structures of squared, structural, steel contour ASTM A36, electric motors, speed reducers, ball bearings, pulleys, transmission systems, conveyors, S7-1200 PLC, counter, relays, transformers, nickelines, fuse holders, pneumatic cylinders, electro valves and limit switches. The type LADDER programming process is performed in TIA Portal V13 software, as well as the PLC-computer interface using an Ethernet cable. Whereas the production system implemented can be extended to an advanced automation. It was developed an operating manual to be used as a preliminary guide of use and provide preventive maintenance in order to extend the life searching for the optimal functioning and effective prototype.