This project focuses on the design and implementation of an automated flexible manufacturing system (FMS). It simulates a complete industrial cycle: from raw material sorting and CNC machining to part assembly (bases and lids) and final warehouse expedition.
The system was developed using a Digital Twin approach, where the control logic was tested in a 3D simulated environment (Factory I/O) before being interfaced with physical industrial hardware.
PLC: Omron NX1P2 (Programmed via Sysmac Studio).
HMI: Omron NB7W-TW01B (Designed via NB Designer).
Simulation: Factory I/O (Real-time 3D Industrial Simulator).
Communication: Ethernet/IP protocol.
Control Logic: Grafcet (SFC) for sequential flow and Ladder Logic for safety/interlocking.
The factory is divided into several automated cells:
Sorting & CNC: The system identifies raw materials (Green, Blue, or Metal) and feeds them into a CNC Machining Center.
Part Assembly (Integration): The machined "bases" are paired with the correct "lids" using automated Pick-and-Place grippers.
Warehousing: Finished parts are moved to a high-bay warehouse via a stacker crane (transloelevador).
Expedition: Through the HMI, an operator can request specific parts from the warehouse to be delivered to the expedition bay.
The HMI provides the operator with:
Real-time Monitoring: Status of every sensor and actuator.
System Control: Start, Stop and Reset.
Order Management: A dedicated screen to select which part color/type to expedite from the warehouse.
/plc_programming: Sysmac Studio project files (.smc2).
/hmi_design: NB Designer project files for the Omron HMI.
/simulation: Factory I/O scene file.
/docs: Contains the Pre-Project Report (initial planning) and the Final Technical Report.
/media: Video demonstrations and screenshots of the HMI/Logic.
Tiago Oliveira
Logic: Open the ProjetoFinal.smc2 in Sysmac Studio to view the Ladder and Grafcet logic.
HMI: Open the .nbp file in NB Designer to view or edit the interface.
Simulation: Open the .factoryio file. Ensure the driver is set to "OPC UA" or "Omron Ethernet/IP" to connect with the PLC.
