SCADA & PLC based fully automated pneumatic cutting machine: A test bench for industry and laboratory

In this work, we propose to design a fully automated test bench having pneumatic and small electrical signals for cutting the material in industry with use of explosive materials. This test bench can also be used as skill development platform for professional engineers. The proposed test bench includes pneumatic controls, arduino, servo motor control and PLC/SCADA control. This prototype is helpful for engineering professionals to get hands-on experience on industrial equipment. This framework includes arduino as controller for servo motor which pushes the conveyer to push the material forward. DAC is used for clamper and pusher to hold and push material off the belt, respectively. The overall system is controlled by Siemens PLC S7-300 and SCADA (Wincc).