It need to turnover 180° drum body in metal drum making process. To meet production requirements of nonunified standards, small batch and intelligence, a PLC control system of the vertical steel drum body highspeed turnover equipment for different specifications and shapes was designed. By analyzing the position and speed of the turnover mechanism driven by stepping motor and servomotor, drum body action process and optimization were realized. Through PID control to the pneumatic system pressure, accurate and continuous control of clamping and turning force on drum body was realized. It is proved by enterprise practice that the system is reliable and stable, and meets enterprises requirement. It achieves good economic benefits and technical reference significance.