Tool records and condition
Every tool has an identity, dimensions, characteristics, a position in the warehouse and wear data. The application knows what is available, what is in use and what is waiting for regrinding or service.
Tooling and slitting
The right tool, at the right time, on the line.
An application for managing and automating a robotic tool warehouse for metal cutting machines and for calculating the tool combination for a given slitting process. Also applicable in the paper industry.
What the application covers
Robotic warehouse control
Orders to pick and return tools are sent to the warehouse automation, and every movement is confirmed and logged. The operator works with a clear sequence, without searching for tools on shelves by hand.
Tool combination selection
For a given slitting order, strip widths and material, the application calculates the appropriate combination of knives, spacer rings and other elements, taking tool availability and wear into account.
Link to the order and the ERP
Production orders arrive from the ERP or planning system, and tool consumption and warehouse status are returned to the business system. Additional functions are available through a web interface.
Tooling and slitting
Functionality
Functionality of the application for the tool warehouse and slitting process preparation.
Tool catalogue
Knives, rings and auxiliary elements with dimensions, material, permitted tolerances and usage history.
Wear and service
Tracking of usage cycles, regrinding and service, with warnings when a tool no longer meets requirements.
Robotic warehouse
Orders to the automation, position confirmation, stocktaking and handling of exceptions in warehouse operation.
Combination calculation
Calculation of the tool set-up on the shaft for a given strip layout, with availability checks and replacement suggestions.
Web interface
Overview of warehouse status, orders and tools for preparation, process engineering and maintenance from a browser.
Paper industry
Adaptation of the slitting model for paper and related materials after verifying the technological rules of the process.
Technologies and integrations: Windows PC application (Embarcadero Delphi, Visual Studio / C#) · Microsoft SQL Server · web interface · integration with warehouse automation · ERP data exchange
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Does the application only work with specific machines?
The application is independent of the line manufacturer. The interface to the warehouse automation and the slitting machine is defined according to the available documentation and protocols.
Can it be introduced without a robotic warehouse?
Yes. Tool records, wear tracking and combination calculation can also be used with a manual warehouse, with automation added later.
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Do you run a slitting line?
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