System and method for monitoring operation of metal scrap shredder

A method of monitoring operation of a shredder, comprising:

• setting a profile of a selected parameter of the shredder, wherein the profile includes a nominal value, a tolerance of the nominal value, and a predetermined range of the selected parameter outside the tolerance;
• obtaining an actual value of the selected parameter;
• comparing, by a processor, the actual value with the profile of the selected parameter;
• determining, by the processor, an operational condition of the shredder based on a comparison between the actual value and the profile of the selected parameter;
• adjusting operating parameters of a forming apparatus when the actual value is within the predetermined range;
• and
• operating the forming apparatus based on the adjusted operating parameters;
• wherein the shredder is disposed downstream from a forming apparatus and is configured to cut scrap removed from the forming apparatus.

A system comprising:

• a shredder disposed downstream from a forming apparatus and configured to cut scrap generated in the forming apparatus into smaller pieces, the shredder including:
• at least one of a sensor and a processor to obtain an actual value of a parameter selected to be monitored;
• a memory configured to store profiles of a selected parameter corresponding to a plurality of components to be formed in the forming apparatus, the profiles include a nominal value of the selected parameter, a tolerance of the nominal value, and a predetermined range of the selected parameter deviating from the tolerance of the nominal value;
• the processor configured to compare the actual value with the profile to determine an operational condition of the shredders based on the determination of the operational condition as a subnormal condition when the actual value is within the predetermined range, the processor is configured to transmit data to a controller of the forming apparatus,
• wherein the controller of the forming apparatus is configured to adjust operating parameters of the forming apparatus based on the data and to operate the forming apparatus based on the adjusted operating parameters.