Here are some of the features of the system which are particularly attractive to our customers who make turned parts.
- The estimating module calculates the best manufacturing method for different batch quantities.
- The system understands material in bar form. It records the length of each bar in a bundle and uses a part-off allowance and bar end allowance to calculate the number of parts which can be made from one bar.
- You can purchase material by weight but use it by length.
- You can scan supplier certificates of conformance into the system.
- The finite capacity scheduler allows you to plan operations on the same works order in parallel, so you can overlap turning, grinding and plating operations.
- Traceability to container level allows the system to control long production runs where the first parts made have been delivered to the customer while the first operation of the works order is still in production.
- The system records actual material used on each works order, so stock accuracy is very good, and the material used for scrapped parts is automatically recorded.
- The sub-contract order processing module controls the movement of work to and from platers and finishers.
- Machine monitoring gives immediate visibility of works order progress. It gives you the information you need to improve your OEE.
- SPC sampling intervals can be based on the count of parts made rather than time intervals. This reduces the number of samples taken without reducing quality.
- Tool management helps to avoid scrap by prompting tip changes at the appropriate time.
- The system will produce certificates of conformance automatically which include copies of incoming material certificates and can include SPC data if required by the customer.