In the development, design and simulation of factory operations with the aid of PLM solutions (Product Lifecycle Management), an efficient transition from the virtual factory to the real world is crucial. With Shop Floor Integrate Resource Management we provide an integrated solution for the tool cycle – from tool pre-setting to loading and unloading the machine.
Identification of potential cost savings
Reduction of inventory
Closed cycle for resource management from purchasing to manufacture
Central information platform
Thanks to mutual integration between PLM and processes at the manufacturing level, SFIRM helps you eliminate problems with the transition from the virtual to the real world. It enables tool balancing whilst taking into account the tools physically available in the machine tool depots. The remaining tool life is used as a key parameter for working out the discrepancy list. A discrepancy list is generated, including the missing resources. Missing tools can then be measured via the tool pre-setting process, and finally all of the tool data is transferred directly to the machines selected for production.
Management of tool components and complete tools in the machine depot and warehouse
Combination of the virtual resources with real instances using the tool service lives
Tool balancing for one-off or series production
Interface to the TC MRL
Interface to the tool pre-setting devices