1. Production Preparation Stage 

Demand Analysis and Design 

• Define product specifications, output, quality requirements and production beats.

• Design production line layout (linear, U-shaped, circular, etc.), optimize the material flow path.

• Determine the degree of automation and key equipment selection.

Process planning 

• Decompose the product manufacturing process into multiple processes (e.g. stamping, welding, assembly, testing, etc.).

• Determine the interface between processes (synchronous / asynchronous transfer) and buffer zone design.

• Develop process parameters and quality control standards.

Equipment Selection and Integration 

• Select equipment that meets process requirements.

• Design communication protocols and data interaction interfaces between equipment.

• Build central control system to realize equipment linkage and monitoring.

2. Production execution stage 

Material supply and loading 

• Automated warehousing system delivers raw materials according to order requirements.

• The loading device (vibrating disk, robot) will accurately position the material to the starting point of processing.

Processing and assembly 

• Stand-alone automation: CNC machine tools, laser cutting machines, etc. to complete a single process (e.g. drilling, cutting).

• Multi-station synergy: Carousel or assembly line layout realizes multi-process continuous operation.

• Flexible Manufacturing: Adapt to multi-species production through quick mold change technology.

Quality Inspection and Feedback 

• In-line inspection equipment monitors product dimensions and defects in real time.

• Machine vision system recognizes assembly problems such as misassembly and omission.

• Inspection data is fed back to the control system, triggering alarms or automatically adjusting parameters.

Unloading and Packaging 

• The finished products are transferred to the packaging station via conveyor belt or robotic arm.

• The automated packaging machine completes labeling, cartoning, sealing and other actions.

3. Logistics and Warehousing Stage 

Intralogistics Automation 

• AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) or RGV (Rail Guided Vehicle) transports the materials to the designated workstation.

• Conveyor belts, elevators, etc. connect equipment at different heights or areas.

Finished Product Warehouse Management 

• Automated Stereo Warehouses (AS/RS) store finished products, which are efficiently accessed by stacker cranes.

• WMS (Warehouse Management System) is interfaced with the production line MES (Manufacturing Execution System) to optimize inventory and delivery planning.

4. Control and Informatization Stage 

Layered Control System 

• Equipment Layer: PLC controls individual machine actions (e.g. motor start/stop, cylinder expansion/contraction).

• Monitoring layer: SCADA system collects equipment data and generates real-time reports and trend graphs.

• Management layer: MES system schedules production plans, tracks order progress, and analyzes OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).

Digitalization and Intelligent Upgrade 

• Industrial Internet platform integrates equipment, material, and personnel data to achieve remote monitoring and predictive maintenance.

• AI algorithms optimize production parameters (e.g., cutting paths, assembly order) to reduce trial-and-error costs.

• Digital twin technology simulates production line operation to identify bottlenecks and improve layout in advance.