Site Visit To Automated Production Line Project On August 31, 2018

To advance capacity upgrades, improve quality, and enhance efficiency, Qingdao Haodeboer Industrial Co., Ltd. organized a technical, production, and management team to conduct a specialized on-site inspection of an automated production line project, conducting a comprehensive investigation into advanced intelligent manufacturing solutions and their implementation effectiveness in the industry. The inspection team focused on observing the entire process, including automatic pipe billet feeding, precision forming, intelligent welding, online non-destructive testing, and robotic palletizing and packaging, gaining firsthand insight into the efficient operation mode of the automated production line.

On site, it was evident that the entire production line, supported by an intelligent central control system, achieved data linkage across all processes, with real-time monitoring of equipment operating parameters and automatic fault alerts. This not only significantly reduced the need for manual supervision but also effectively improved production rhythm and product consistency. Addressing core requirements such as precision control and quality traceability in steel pipe production, the inspection team conducted a detailed review of the operating principles of intelligent inspection equipment such as laser diameter measurement and eddy current testing, as well as the compatibility of the production line with the company’s existing management systems. Key indicators, including capacity increase, operation and maintenance costs, and equipment stability, were carefully evaluated.

During the visit, the team held in-depth discussions with the technical provider on aspects such as solution customization, project delivery, and after-sales maintenance. Combining the company’s current production processes, steel pipe specifications, and capacity planning, they assessed the feasibility and adaptability of the solutions. This inspection not only provided insight into the cutting-edge technologies in industry automation upgrades but also helped identify an upgrade path tailored to the company’s actual needs, laying a solid foundation for subsequent project initiation and solution selection.