PCC News Blog
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Siemens S7-1200 PLC Jumpstart Training
Enroll in a Siemens S7-1200 PLC Jumpstart Training, one video per day on the lessons needed to get you started programing a Siemens S7-1200 controller.
A Closer Look: Deburring with PCC Robotics
As more and more manufacturers look to automation to solve labor efficiency issues, secondary operations such as deburring are getting a lot of attention. Often times these secondary operations are a bottle neck in the production process.
Case Study: Medical device manufacturer, Metal Craft, improves labor efficiency through robotic automation
Metal Craft, a Minnesota based manufacturer serving the medical device industry, had a need to address labor efficiency in their precision machining area. These skilled machinists’ time needed to be used more effectively and efficiently. Automation was a clear solution and Metal Craft formed a plan. The management team determined the best approach was to invest in an existing intern college student on staff, Eric Stevens, and find a partner who could deliver a collaborative robot system while training the internal resource at the same time.
White Paper: How to Commission a S120 with a CU310-2 with a Firmware version 4.8 or greater in TIA Portal V16
Darren McCulley, Application Engineer at PCC, shows users how to add an S120 using a CU310-2 to TIA portal V16 project, a new feature to TIA V16 StartDrive.
White Paper: How to Display S120 Drive Faults Directly on HMI with No PLC Programming
Darren McCulley, Application Engineer at PCC, shows users how to add an S120 using a CU310-2 to TIA portal V16 project, a new feature to TIA V16 StartDrive.
White Paper: How to Display G120 Drive Faults Directly on HMI with No PLC Programming
Darren McCulley, Application Engineer at PCC, shows users how to display G120 drive faults on Siemens HMI. Download the whitepaper, drive and alarm faults list and watch the complete tutorial.
Case Study: Local manufacturer finds added benefits through automation
Therm-Cast Corporation, a Wisconsin based die-caster, was looking to improve labor efficiency in their machining area though the use of automation. Due to the high-mix, low-volume nature of their business they felt a collaborative robot approach would suit their needs best. Often times a human worker would spend too much time simply loading and unloading the machining center versus more productive activities like CNC programming and part inspection. After researching potential collaborative robot partners, Therm-Cast chose PCC Robotics to help automate one of their machining centers.
An important message to our customers and community
Today Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers issued Emergency Order ‘Safer at Home’ that closes all non-essential businesses. Under this order Professional Control Corporation (PCC) is considered an essential business operation and will continue to operate and support our customers in a manner that is safe for our employees and our community.
Please continue to communicate with PCC as you are accustomed to. Our team is available working remotely, along with the minimal required staff working out of our Germantown distribution center. As usual we are here to help any way possible in the hope we will exceed your expectations, even in these difficult times.
Video Comparison: Remote Maintenance with Tosibox® and Ewon®
In our latest video, we compare remote maintenance products from TOSIBOX® and Ewon® in terms of security, ease of use and setup, and cost.
Whitepaper: How to Choose a Cooling Unit That Protects Electronics in a Specific Application
The use of cooling technology is ubiquitous across industry, yet choosing the correct technology for a specific application can prove a challenge. Each choice depends on a variety of factors and the wrong choice could lead to tremendous losses for a business.
What is IO-Link?
IO-Link is a serial, digital communication protocol for use in automation technology. It is used to connect sensors or actuators to an automation system.
New: OnRobot VGC10, Compact, Configurable Electrical Vacuum Gripper
NEW from OnRobot A/S!!!!✨ Meet the new VGC10 compact electric vacuum gripper that is customizable to handle almost anything you can think of. Half the size of its larger cousin, the award-winning VG10, it boasts the same impressive 15kg payload.
DMC: Using a Siemens S7-1500 PLC as a Modbus TCP Client
Many thanks to DMC who published this fantastic blog post on using a Siemens S7-1500 PLC as a Modbus TCP Client. By Christina Keefe on 11/14/2019 Do you need to access data from a Modbus TCP Server on your S7-1500 PLC? If so, then do not fret, I will walk through...
FrontCom® Vario service interfaces
Protected service interfaces on switch cabinets allow a wealth of service work to be performed during ongoing operation and effectively increase availability and productivity of your plant.