WPF

Automated Cutting Machine HMI System (CC05 SmartLink) The Challenge: The client required a modern Human-Machine Interface (HMI) to automate the workflow of their CC05 Cutting Machine. The system needed to bridge the gap between operator barcode scanning, centralized production databases, machine PLCs, and label printers in a seamless manner. Key Difficulties: Establishing direct communication with Mitsubishi FX5U PLCs over a TCP/IP LAN without relying on expensive third-party OPC servers. Automating the label printing process by sending raw commands directly to Zebra printers without using standard Windows print drivers, ensuring zero delay. Providing robust offline capabilities for operation history logging and instant label reprinting in case of hardware or network issues. Solution Architecture WP Solution developed CC05 SmartLink, an industrial-grade C# .NET 8 WPF application acting as a comprehensive middleware HMI. The workflow is entirely barcode-driven; operators simply scan a Control Number or Order Number to automatically retrieve production parameters (such as Cut Length, Project No, and Model) from a central SQL Server. Once the machine is commanded to start, the system communicates directly with the PLC, listens for the “Machine Complete” signal, and dynamically generates and prints Zebra ZPL labels. ...

Digitalizing Quality Control Data Problem Statement: Manual data recording in high-speed manufacturing is prone to “Human Error” and creates “Data Silos.” At ETON INDUSTRY, operators had to manually write down critical parameters (Weight, Thickness, Length) for every finished product, leading to delayed reporting and inaccurate traceability. The Challenge: The system needed to interface directly with the existing machine’s PLC to capture data exactly when the process finishes, without disrupting the operator’s workflow. It also required a robust “Target Counter” to alert operators when a specific order quantity was met. ...

High-Precision Sliding Tester Control System Problem Statement: The client, a leading automotive parts manufacturer, relied on a manual or semi-manual process for endurance testing (cyclic motion) of their products. The existing control software was built on legacy technology (WinForms), making it difficult to maintain, prone to human error in parameter settings, and lacked the flexibility to adapt to new hardware sensors. The Challenge: Human Variation: Manual setups led to inconsistent test results (speed, acceleration, cycle counts). Legacy Debt: The old codebase was tightly coupled with specific hardware drivers, meaning replacing a broken motor or sensor required a complete software rewrite. Reliability: The system needed to run thousands of cycles continuously without crashing or losing data. Our Solution: Clean Architecture for Industrial QC We re-engineered the entire control system using Modern C# (WPF) and adopted Clean Architecture principles. The focus shifted from simple “control” to creating a robust “platform” for quality assurance. ...