From coil to finished product: how does the barcode ribbon slitting machine achieve one-click precision slitting?

The core of the barcode ribbon slitting machine to achieve "one-button precise slitting" lies in the integration of automation technology, high-precision sensing system and intelligent control algorithm, and the following is its key technology implementation path:

1. Intelligent preset system

• Parameter memory function: store the slitting parameters (tension, speed, temperature, etc.) of different materials (wax-based/mixed/resin-based) ribbons, and the operator only needs to select a preset scheme.

• Automatic deviation correction system: real-time monitoring of the edge position of the coil through CCD camera or infrared sensor, and dynamic adjustment of the coil position with the servo motor to ensure that the straightness error of slitting is ≤0.1mm.

2. High-precision slitting control

• Servo drive system: Closed-loop servo motor is used to control the tool shaft, and the encoder is used to achieve 0.01mm slitting accuracy, which is suitable for ribbon slitting of different widths (such as 10mm-150mm).

• Dynamic tension control: magnetic particle brake + tension sensor form a closed-loop system to ensure that the tension of the coil is constant during the slitting process (such as 2-20N adjustable) to avoid material stretching or wrinkling.

3. Machine vision aids

• Barcode positioning and cutting: For the roll material printed with barcode, the visual system identifies the barcode interval position, automatically plans the cutting point, and avoids cutting the barcode pattern.

• Defect detection: AI image processing detects ribbon coating defects in real time, marks defective segments and automatically rejects them during slitting.

4. Automate the whole process

• Automatic Tool Change Mechanism: The round blade life monitoring system automatically switches the spare blade when wear reaches a threshold to keep the cut flat.

• Intelligent control of winding: the inflatable shaft + frequency conversion motor is used to automatically adjust the winding torque according to the slitting speed to ensure that the tightness of the coil is consistent (tightness deviation < 5%）。

5. Human-computer interaction optimization

• HMI touch screen: The graphical interface displays real-time slitting data (such as length count, velocity, tension curve), and supports gesture zoom adjustment parameters.

• Fault self-diagnosis: The PLC system monitors the status of each module in real time, and immediately stops the machine in case of abnormalities (such as overheating of the cutter shaft and sudden change in tension) and pushes the fault code to the mobile APP.

6. Data traceability and management

• MES system docking: record the slitting time, operator, and quality parameters of each roll of finished products, and generate a unique traceability QR code to facilitate quality traceability.

Through the integration of the above technologies, the modern slitting machine can realize the unmanned operation of the whole process from unwinding → deviation correction→ slitting → rewinding, compressing the 3-5 manual processes of traditional slitting into one key operation, and the qualified rate of finished products can reach more than 99.8%.