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In the production of ceramic bowls and plates, automatic forming machines have gradually replaced traditional manual production methods with their advantages of high efficiency, high consistency and low cost, and have become the preferred equipment for more and more ceramic factories. This article will explore the role of automatic forming machines in ceramic manufacturing from its working principle to practical application, and provide manufacturers with a clear reference plan.
Ceramic manufacturing moves towards automation
The ceramic industry is undergoing a transformation from “experience-driven” to “data-driven” and from “manual workshop” to “smart factory”. The global market demand for large-scale, standardized and customized ceramic bowls and plates continues to rise. The traditional manual pressing, manual glazing and manual firing processes can no longer meet the requirements of the modern industrial chain. The introduction of automated equipment has become an important part of the digital upgrade of ceramic factories.
The basic working principle of the automatic forming machine
The automatic forming machine is a device that mechanizes the pressing and forming of ceramic mud. It usually uses a hydraulic or servo-drive system and achieves precise control through programmable logic control (PLC).
The main workflow includes:
Feeding system: Automatically convey ceramic clay to the die position
Pressing and molding: The upper and lower dies are closed, and the pressing is completed under the set pressure and time
Demolding system: Control the demolding action and send the formed bowls and plates out of the mold
Conveying system: Send the initially formed bowls and plates to the drying or next station
The entire process is managed by the control system to achieve efficient, stable and continuous operation.
Advantages of automatic forming machines in ceramic manufacturing
Improve production efficiency
Automated pressing is fast and easy to change molds. One device can support continuous operation, and the daily output can reach tens of thousands of pieces, far exceeding traditional manual production.
Ensure product consistency
The form has high precision, precise forming pressure and time control, effectively avoiding human errors, and improving the standardization and appearance quality of bowl and plate products.
Save labor costs
Only 1-2 operators are needed to manage the entire machine, which significantly reduces the number of workers and reduces the difficulty of training and management.
Support multi-specification product switching
By changing the mold, you can adapt to different shapes, such as deep bowls, shallow plates, salad bowls, etc., to meet the needs of different market orders.
Easy to operate and high safety
Equipped with a touch-screen human-machine interface (HMI), it has safety functions such as automatic alarm, limit protection, and misoperation lock to reduce operational risks.
Automatic forming machines applicable scenarios and practical applications
Automatic forming machines are particularly suitable for the following ceramic production scenarios:
Medium and large ceramic bowl and plate manufacturing factories: suitable for standardized batch production and improving single-product efficiency
Customized ceramic factories: Quickly switch molds to meet the needs of small batches of multiple varieties
Export-oriented enterprises: respond to the overseas market’s demand for highly consistent and low-cost products
Factories in labor-shortage areas: Automatic forming equipment alleviates the problem of difficulty in recruiting workers and improves the automation rate
After a Middle Eastern customer introduced Yutai’s fully automatic bowl and plate forming line, the daily production capacity increased from 20,000 pieces to 50,000 pieces, and the product qualification rate increased from 92% to 98.6%, and the equipment investment cost was recovered within one year.
How to choose the right automatic forming equipment?
When choosing an automatic forming machine, you should make a comprehensive consideration based on the factory scale, product type and production capacity target. The following suggestions are for reference:
| Selection Dimension | Recommended Consideration |
| Molding method | The embryo pressing type is suitable for bowls and plates, and the grouting type is suitable for special or complex shapes |
| Type of shape | Whether it supports fast mold switching and is compatible with a variety of bowl and plate specifications |
| Control system | Whether it adopts PLC intelligent control and supports HMI human-machine interface |
| Supporting capability | Whether it can be linked with drying, glazing, and firing lines to form a complete production line |
| After-sales and debugging | Whether installation and debugging services, remote technical support, and form customization are provided |
If you are not sure about the equipment selection, please contact us for one-to-one professional guidance.
Schlussfolgerung
The automatic forming machine liberates the molding step from “people”, making the production of ceramic bowls and plates faster, more accurate, and more standardized. With the accelerated pace of upgrading the ceramic industry, automated forming has become the key to maintaining the competitiveness of enterprises. Want to know which automatic forming machine is suitable for your product? Ansprechpartner Yutai to get professional ceramic forming solutions.
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