NHX with Pallet Automation for Flexible Small Series Production
The pallet priority can be set flexibly via the machine control system with the integrated Pallet Manager software. “We can thus plan dynamically according to the customer order, production requirements and manufacturing technology.” This allows us to maximize the utilization of our machining centers, despite the diverse, small batch production. “For Trützschler, this is a crucial factor in ensuring it is able to react quickly to customer demand and stay ahead of the competition.”
Simply implement machine status monitoring and global control
Digital applications from DMG MORI – Digital Monitoring, MESSENGER, Status Analyzer and PERFORMANCE MONITOR – support Trützschler in ensuring reliable manufacturing processes. MESSENGER presents users with the real-time status of a machine tool centrally on a mobile device, along with specific machine information including work status, current NC program and number of workpieces. The analysis and documentation of this information contribute to a reduction in the risk of downtime and an increase in productivity. In addition, it is possible to calculate the cost efficiency of the order based on the machine hours, downtime and error information. “We monitor and record operation in real time, while colored bars allow the status to be clearly visualized,” says Yi Wu, explaining the functionality. Subsequent analyses enable machine utilization to be further improved.
For him, it is important to look at MESSENGER every day and he prefers the status to be green: “That means the machines are running normally and as scheduled.”
Condition monitoring thanks to an update to the latest CELOS version
There is no doubt that monitoring the status of the machine considerably improves the digitization process during production. However, the older machine tools do not have condition monitoring, which is why DMG MORI provided the required IoTconnector retrofit and the latest version of CELOS. This allowed Trützschler to network all DMG MORI machines that have been in use since 2017 – a big step towards digitization.
Sustainable development and innovation for a green future
The textile industry is also following the upswing of the green economy. As a leading company in the textile machine industry, Trützschler has always made a decisive contribution to the development trends within the industry, including in the areas of ecology and sustainability. Trützschler considers high energy efficiency and careful handling of raw materials to be important criteria in technological innovation and product development. In this way, the company helps its customers achieve sustainable, healthy growth.