Project Highlight - Nov 9


METAL TREATMENT SYSTEM  - HOIST CONTROLS
FOR F-16 & F-22 Fighter parts

  The series of panels for this project will be controls for a hoist that handles parts in a large metal treatment and anodizing system.  There are three each of a PC console, operator control panel, VFD and motor control panel, and a remote control console.  PLC's and PC's are combined with remote I/O on this job to form a diverse system of controls.  The project is just beginning but keep checking for updates as it progresses. 


PHOTOS & DRAWINGS

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Matt Unloading Enclosures The computer consoles and other enclosures are received and unpacked.

Danielle Checking Inventory

The first step to a successful project is a comprehensive inventory.  Danielle handles purchasing and inventory management.  Here she is going over the parts supply for this job.

 Also very important elements are a good design and quality prints.  Brian, our full time CAD engineer maintains prints to our high standards.  In this photo Jim, the panel shop foreman, reviews the design during initial project assembly.

 Jim Examining Prints

Panel Layout One  Panel Layout Two 
 Matt Drilling Back-Panel

Back-panels are laid out with meticulous detail and skill.  Templates of the layouts are made and applied across multiple assemblies to ensure consistent production.  Here Matt drills and taps the layout on a back-panel for one of the PC console enclosures.

Matt Cutting Out AC Opening

Enclosures are cutout and fitted with air conditioning units.  Holes are also drilled or punched for buttons, knobs, and other operator controls.  Matt is such a hard worker. :-)  And there's Rick working hard too.
 

To see what goes inside a panel see our Anatomy of a Panel tour.