Making critical job information available to everyone
in real time results in
measurable savings in scrap
and rework.
Real-time information obtained via a data collection system provides a way for operators on the shop floor to not only run jobs accurately and efficiently but track key mainte- nance requirements and perform diagnostic checks. In world class facilities, docu- mented control plans address a wide range of molding, melting, pouring and finishing parameters. These range from raw material inspection to the metallurgical microstructure of the finished product. Software- savvy companies producing small casting volumes also benefit from improved accuracy and safety when running equipment. Enabling everyone in the opera-
tion to interface to a management information system (MIS) improves shop-floor communication as critical job information is made available in real time. The result is measurable savings in scrap and rework.
Connecting Production Zones “The number one thing any
metalcaster can do to improve the bottom line is getting a handle on scrap, bar none,” said Shane Allen, head of North American operations for Synchro ERP, Austin, Texas. Process knowledge is the key
to controlling casting quality and reducing scrap, according to Dr. Hathibelagal Roshan, Maynard
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Touchscreen systems on the shop floor enable operators to control molding equipment digitally and offer the opportunity for integration with downstream processes.
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