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Hexatec software is used in a wide variety of applications including Total Production Management (TPM). Several products are available for use in these types of application, including: The following Case Study is an example of how Hexatec software can be used in this environment.
Case Study TPM Auditor - Total Production Management System |
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Production Management (TPM) is a well established, successful technique used to
constantly improve the effectiveness of manufacturing equipment.
The key to effective TPM is reliable, accurate measurement and effective
critical assessment. Using Total Production Management allows you to quickly profit from improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). An OEE of 85% is considered a world class level of performance. Example OEE Report shows a simple output which quickly highlights problem areas. TPM Auditor has been developed using the Hexatec SCAN1000 software package coupled with hardware based on a PLC. A SCAN1000 Software Configuration completes the design. Hexatec can design turnkey systems based on the TPM Auditor concept to suite your specific needs. Contact sales@hexatec.com for details. |
Total Production Management CalculationTotal Production Management reporting can be used to quickly identify problems. The primary statistic ‘OEE’ (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is calculated as: OEE = Utilisation x Efficiency x Quality Rate [85% is world class] Where:
TPM Auditor Hardware
The
example TPM Auditor system shown above was built as a total package in a ‘free-standing’ console.
Simple and speedy installation next to the production line results in minimum downtime.
Hexatec SCAN1000 Software ConfigurationThe TPM Auditor software collects machinery data in real time and turns it into valuable information. This
includes:
All
these parameters are recorded by batch, shift and day. The
Total Production Management System
was designed to be ‘network ready’ with an industry standard 100MB network connector so
that information from the system is on-line and accessible from anywhere in the
factory. In
this modern age, it is important that applications from different suppliers
should be able to share information.
SCAN1000 ensures that the system is fully compliant to the latest open
standards such as OPC and Microsoft ‘Back Office’.
In
practice, this means that data from this system, including items such as the
real-time calculation of efficiencies, can be displayed on existing control room
systems. ReportingAll
the key information is written in ‘real-time’ to database records.
Network tools allow instant access to reports.
Reports may be produced automatically or on request.
Example OEE ReportOEE summary reports speedily highlight line problems: OEE by Batch for dates: 17/02/99 - 18/02/99
This
report shows a low utilisation figure for batches 381
& 382.
Analysis of these batches indicates that these products caused the assembly machine to jam. This
evidence can be used to identify problems, cost losses, re-schedule production,
etc. Managers now have better control of the assembly lines and can answer with confidence:
Other Reports Available include:
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