Control of the technological process of the waveguide paths induction soldering in the framework of Industry 4.0

Abstract

The control of the induction soldering technological process is significantly complicated by the presence in the heating zone of physical phenomena that make it difficult, and sometimes completely impossible, to measure the temperature in the heating zone using non-contact temperature sensors. At the same time, the use of contact sensors is also difficult in the production of spacecraft’s elements due to the high requirements for the quality of the product surface, as well as the high time required for the installation of contact sensors and the human factor. This paper presents the concept of a cyber-physical system for controlling the technological process of induction soldering of spacecraft waveguide paths in the framework of Industry 4.0, which is actively developed at the enterprises of the rocket-space complex. As a part of this concept implementation, it is proposed to develop mathematical models for each element of the waveguide assembly separately, and for the entire assembly of the waveguide path. The use of mathematical models developed within the framework of this concept will make it possible to improve the quality of the induction heating process control using adaptive and intelligent methods.