Complete controls engineering for the Toledo South paint shop conveyor system. Scope includes hardware & software engineering, control panel build and start-up / debug. FIS and AVI were also implemented into the system design. Plant is currently in “facility launch” phase.
Ford Explorer Conveyor Upgrade
DCS was contracted to upgrade the conveyor controls system in paint to produce the new Ford Explorer. This entailed:-
- PLC 5 to Control Logix upgrades throughout the entire conveyor system.
- VFD upgrades throughout the complete conveyor system.
- AVS system wide upgrade
- FIS system wide upgrade
Ford Ranger Process Upgrades
DCS implemented the controls upgrades to the MAP Process equipment to produce the new Ford Ranger Pickup. This entailed :-
- Phosphate / Ecoat upgrades.
- ASH upgrades.
- Boiler Upgrades.
- De-Wax system addition.
Ford Ranger Conveyor Upgrade
DCS was contracted to modify and upgrade the conveyor system in paint to produce the new Ford Ranger pick-up truck. This entailed:-
- Modification and additions to the conveyor.
- PLC 5 to Control Logix upgrades throughout the entire conveyor system.
- VFD upgrades throughout the complete conveyor system.
- AVS system wide upgrade
- Develop and implement new conveyor interface to ASRS system.
- FIS upgrades
Ford FIS Implementation
Implementation of the plant floor FIS software and data validation. This web based system tracks daily production counts, system up and down time and real time bottleneck analysis.
MBUSI ASRS Delivery
Contracted to provide hardware design and panel build for the new ASRS delivery and exit conveyors.
Phoenix Contact Testloop
Provided turnkey controls for Phoenix Contact test conveyor. The solution showcased the latest technology that Phoenix currently produces and is a key exhibit in their training / exhibition center.
Ford LAP Paint Conveyors
Turnkey controls for the paintshop conveyor system utilizing 17 Allen Bradley PLC’s and over 50 Panelview HMI’s. System requirements included Smarteye routing and tracking plus interface to Ford’s FIS system. Additionally new controls for 12 existing air supply house units were also provided.
Nissan Paint Shop
Controls engineering to modify the friction conveyor system in the paintshop.
REQUIREMENTS: Height: 5.2″-6.1″Dress Size: 12-14 These requirements will vary depending on the client.
GM Seat Conveyor Mod’s
Modify existing controls to add additional conveyor sections onto the seat conveyor line to increase capacity. This is a turnkey project that will be completed over Christmas downtime.