MES increases punctuality and productivity in tool and mold making

Digital control center creates production dynamics on the entire shop floor ABAugsburg, 20.03.19 For tool and mold makers, precision in manufacturing is the measure of all things. State-of-the-art CNC machining centers are used for this purpose, which provide a wide range of operating and machine data. In order to use this data for efficient planning and control, the industry relies on BiSoftMes from gbo datacomp, one of the leading experts for comprehensive MES solutions. The modular MES solution is the ideal basis for introducing the digital control center, which reduces throughput times and increases adherence to schedules. Tool and mold makers use the machine and operating data from their CNC machining centers for production planning and control. As a rule, machines from different manufacturers are used, so that not all can be integrated into a BDE if they are not OPC-compatible, for example. As a result, complex manufacturing processes are only incomplete in the BDE pictured. Data inconsistencies can only be resolved through manual intervention. This results in long processing times, which ultimately result in low adherence to deadlines. The modular BiSoftMES serves as an interface between PZE, BDE, MDE and ERP. It transmits the data to the ERP, where it is automatically assigned to the respective cost centers. The MES solution ensures a clear data structure between order, set-up and production times. According to the individual stages of the data pyramid, only the information necessary for this process level is available in ERP, while detailed data generated during order processing is analyzed by BiSoftMES and presented in the BDE promptly and online — i.e. regardless of location. By integrating production planning into BiSoftMES, tool and mold makers compare capacity demand with the supply on the shop floor in order to plan an order. The scalable MES solution from gbo datacomp helps tool and mold makers achieve maximum flexibility to react quickly and efficiently to changes in production planning and control. The additional use of modern recording terminals also enables the worker to submit far more than just process-related messages. With a server connection, NC programs can be loaded directly on the machine. The Windows 10 interface also allows you to view the planning list, which no longer needs to be printed out. A work order is started or ended with a barcode reader. “With BiSoftMES, the quantity and quality of data can be significantly improved,” explains Michael Möller, managing director of gbo datacomp. Process times can be reduced and adherence to schedules and productivity can be increased. “Our MES solutions enable companies to process more production orders with the same personnel and administrative costs,” says Möller in a nutshell. With BiSoftMES, companies are also well prepared for future requirements in tool and mold manufacturing, such as predictive maintenance.Note: Visit gbo datacomp at Hannover Messe 2019 from 01.04. to 05.04.2019 - We are exhibiting in Hall 7 Booth E11! Image caption: WRZ, image source: shutterstock_623895971 DRN Studios