More than a Machine Utilization Tool
Machine monitoring is well known as a valuable tool for understanding spindle uptime and overall machine utilization. But integrating machine monitoring into an MRP system can push the capabilities much further.
Automation and robotics can go a long way toward increasing capacity and growing a business dedicated to aerospace manufacturing. But Trinity Precision has learned that refining the indirect and unseen aspects of its operations can be just as valuable.
Machine monitoring is well known as a valuable tool for understanding spindle uptime and overall machine utilization. But integrating machine monitoring into an MRP system can push the capabilities much further.
Caron Engineering’s DTect-IT, originally designed only for vibration detection, is now capable of communicating with multiple sensors, including vibration, strain (measuring force), high-precision power and analog.
Siemens’ Manage MyMachines is a cloud-based platform as a service enabling full tracking of machine kinematics as well as production data.
The Heidenhain StateMonitor 1.3.0 software upgrade simplifies data viewing and control process evaluation for CNC manufacturers remotely and in real time, and is compatible with both Heidenhain and non-Heidenhain controls.