/fledge-south-lathesim

A simulation plugin used as a demonstration to show how data can be collected within Fledge. This plugin simulates various properties of a lathe.

Primary LanguageC++Apache License 2.0Apache-2.0

Fledge Lathe Simulator South plugin

A plugin used to simulate the actions of a lathe

The simulator runs a pattern of operations that includes;

  • a spin-up period where the lathe spins up to speed from idle
  • a period where the lathe is doing some cutting of a work piece
  • a spin-down period where the lathe is slowing to a stop
  • an idle period where the work piece is removed and replace with a new billet

These actions then repeat themselves.

The plugin simulates three different south plugins connecting to three distinct sensors sources

  • the PLC controlling the lathe that gives details such as cutting depth, tool position, motor speed
  • a current sensor that measures the current draw from the lathe
  • a vibration sensor giving the RMS value of the vibration and the dominant vibration frequency
  • a thermal imaging device recordign temperature once a second from various parts of the lathe