Engineers at Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., explain that by properly tuning the proportional-integral-derivative (PID) settings in the furnace controller, users can ensure that the furnace reaches and maintains the correct setpoint temperature. The furnace will thus achieve optimal results, and will also enable completing a vital step for Temperature Uniformity Surveys and System Accuracy Tests.
In a recent blog post, PID Tuning as First Step for Preparing for TUS and SAT, Ipsen experts discuss several key steps for tuning the PID settings. They also examine how the three settings — proportional, integral, and derivative — relate to each other, and how they impact the outcome. Find out how to tune the PID controller at http://bit.ly/PIDTuning.
Ipsen’s blog, The Ipsen, Harold, also features informative videos, expert tips, and throwback photos. Useful resources include A Daily Checklist for Preventive Maintenance and Finding Leaks in Your Vacuum Furnace. Focused on sharing tips of the trade, as well as explaining technical and complex material, this blog provides valuable, up-to-date thermal processing information.
Be sure to check out Ipsen’s other posts and how-to videos on The Ipsen, Harold, as well as articles and technical resources at www.IpsenUSA.com/Articles.
