Process Management System Monitors Cells or Line
Tongtai Integrated Monitoring Systems (TIMS) software for processes and machine tool management was developed by Tongtai Machine Tools and FANUC, and is available from Absolute Machine Tools.
Share
Tongtai Integrated Monitoring Systems (TIMS) software for processes and machine tool management was developed by Tongtai Machine Tools and FANUC, and is available from Absolute Machine Tools. The software enables users to monitor real-time and historic parameters on each machine within a cell or on the process line as a whole, from anywhere on the internet or company intranet. Collected data can be downloaded and exported into Microsoft Excel for analyzing and sharing.
The system incorporates four main functions. The “machine situations monitoring” function tracks real-time machine conditions regarding spindle speed, loads on axes and the current program number in operation. The “production line management” function monitors cycle times on all machines within a cell and enables comparison of cycle times and job status. “Operation history recording” enables comparing variances of functionality that can affect a machine’s capacity and volume to help understand arising problems. “Alarm history recording” tracks the CNC control alarms to help resolve potential problems before they become serious.
Related Content
-
Increase Savings and Streamline Purchasing Operations with Amazon Business
Machine shops and small manufacturers are finding cost and time savings using Amazon Business in their shops.
-
Machine Monitoring Integrates With ERP to Reduce Errors
By investing in machine monitoring that links machine data with the shop’s ERP system, this machine shop broke down communication barriers and dramatically reduced errors.
-
How a Custom ERP System Drives Automation in Large-Format Machining
Part of Major Tool’s 52,000 square-foot building expansion includes the installation of this new Waldrich Coburg Taurus 30 vertical machining center.
