Giving thermoformers & extruders the controlsGiving thermoformers & extruders the controls

Factory Automation Control Technical Services (FACTS) Inc. offers new process control and information solutions for thermoformers and extruders, including FACTS Total Thermoformer Control (TTC), and FACTS Total Line Control 2001FS (TLC) for extrusion applications.

FACTS TTC provides integrated and centralized control of the entire thermoforming process or operation. The TTC system can be configured for new thermoforming machinery or to replace and upgrade existing thermoformer control systems. The system is suitable for roll-fed or cut sheet thermoforming applications.

The TLC 2001FS for extrusion control is designed specifically for integrated and centralized control of the entire extrusion process, and incorporates a high-resolution color touchscreen for operator command input plus data and graphics display.

Both systems offer more than 160 unique product codes, configurable system design (no programming required), real time trend plots of all process variables, real time SQC charts, product and process analysis, and support for upper level functions such as job scheduling, job tracking, production tracking reports, and networking to interface to customer MRP and MIS systems.

The company also makes a Color Analyzer for the extrusion market, offering continuous analysis to accurately measure color in-line. When combined with a FACTS control system, the processor has instant control and makes immediate adjustments. FACTS Inc., Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA; www.facts-inc.com