Embedded HMI for OEM furnaces with automotive traceability and barcode data capture.
Industry: Manufacturing / OEM
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Process | High-temperature metal treatment (up to 1652°F) |
| Data Points | 1,500 to 4,000 configurable |
| Data Capture | Automated barcode scanning |
| Database | Integrated database with full traceability |
| Architecture | Redundant configuration available |
The Challenge
Challenge: Deliver integrated control system for high-temperature industrial furnaces used in metal treatment, meeting automotive industry traceability requirements for recall management.
Specific pain points:
- Major automotive manufacturers require complete traceability for recall management
- Accountability extends throughout supply chain
- Manual data entry creates risks for human error in critical process parameters
- Lack of integrated monitoring for temperature, timing, and atmospheric conditions
- Chemical surface treatment processes require precise control
Impact: Without integrated traceability, furnace manufacturers cannot meet automotive supply chain requirements, risking disqualification as suppliers.
The Solution
Architecture
| Tier | Component | Capabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Field | Temperature/Atmosphere Sensors | Process monitoring up to 1652°F |
| Control | PLCs/Controllers | Automated process control |
| HMI | Embedded FrameworX | Pre-installed with each furnace |
| Data Capture | Barcode Scanners | Automated data entry |
| Database | Integrated System | Full traceability records |
Process Control
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Monitoring up to 1652°F |
| Atmosphere | Gas control for chemical surface modification |
| Timing | Precise process duration control |
| Traceability | Complete audit trail per part |
Treatment Applications
- Hardening
- Wear resistance
- Oxidation prevention
- Chemical surface modification
Key Enablers
FrameworX capabilities that made this solution possible:
| Capability | Application |
|---|---|
| Embedded HMI Solution | Pre-installed software ships with each furnace unit |
| Automated Data Capture | Barcode-only entry eliminates human error |
| Full Traceability | Complete audit trail meets automotive recall requirements |
| Redundancy Capability | Supports redundant configurations for high-availability |
| Real-time Process Control | Continuous monitoring of temperature, time, atmosphere |
The Results
- Complete Traceability — Delivered audit trail for automotive supply chain compliance and recall management
- Zero Manual Entry Errors — Eliminated data entry errors through automated barcode scanning
- Precise Process Control — Enabled control of chemical surface treatment processes
- Improved Quality — Real-time monitoring of critical parameters improved product quality
- Scalable Solution — Supports operations from 1,500 to 4,000 monitoring points
- Reduced Liability — Comprehensive process documentation reduced manufacturer liability risks
This case demonstrates embedded HMI solution for OEM furnace manufacturers with automotive traceability requirements.
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