System Implementation at CED Paint Shop for Cost and Quality Improvement

Abstract

In order to increase shop efficiency and costs, this presentation will describe an automation system based on programmable logic controllers for the CED paint shop. Paint shops using Cathode Electrode Deposition (CED) play a significant role in the automotive industry. For the car to be cleaned and painted properly, certain procedures must be followed. Some procedures in the CED paint shop are manually controlled, and this manual control may have an impact on the caliber of the finished product. Some processes also waste the available resources, such as water, which raises the price. Improvement of Cost and Quality is thus a crucial concern in the CED Paint Shop. Therefore, programmable logic controllers (PLC) can be used to provide automation solutions. The advantage of this automation is that processes may be controlled automatically, eliminating the need for manual control. The cost and quality of CED paint shops are improved by using programmable logic controllers for water auto addition and spray ON/OFF confirmation in the automotive sector.