High-precision Automatic Pouring Machine with Adaptive Control Parameters

摘要

This study contributes an advanced control system in tilting-ladle-type automatic pouring machine in casting industry. In order to reduce the preliminary experiments for tuning the pouring control system, and pour precisely the molten metal even if the pouring condition is varied, we propose the adaptive pouring control system which the control parameters are automatically tuned for pouring precisely in this study. In this proposed approach, the online model parameters identification and control parameters updating system are integrated with the pouring control system based on the mathematical model of the pouring process. The effectiveness of the proposed pouring control system is verified by the simulations with the tilting-ladle type automatic pouring machine. This paper provides valuable information to reduce casting defects caused by pouring process.