Desoutter 4.0 utiliza tecnologías modernas para automatizar el montaje y hacerlo más flexible, desde la producción en serie hasta la producción automatizada de "tamaño de lote 1".
Un ejemplo de montaje en red:
Las empresas que ofrecen una amplia gama de productos con diversas variaciones necesitan una producción flexible para poder fabricar estos productos de forma rentable. La producción flexible requiere la conexión en red de los sistemas de producción entre sí. Pueden comunicarse entre sí: un paso importante hacia la automatización.
Un ejemplo práctico de producción es el montaje de tornillos con un controlador CVIR integrado de Desoutter. El controlador está conectado con otros sistemas: con el destornillador, con un sistema de planificación de recursos empresariales como SAP y con el componente. En función de la variación de producto que deba montarse, se utilizan distintos componentes que requieren cada uno un programa de montaje de tornillos diferente. Para que el controlador CVIR seleccione el programa de atornillado adecuado, el componente se suministra con un código de producto escaneable que contiene esta información. El programa de atornillado correspondiente se lee automáticamente de una base de datos (SAP) y se transmite al controlador CVIR, que especifica el programa al atornillador. El operario puede instalar el componente en el siguiente paso. Estos datos del atornillador se transmiten a su vez en tiempo real al "CVI NET WEB", que está conectado en red al software Cloud con el controlador; es decir, los datos están sincronizados y disponibles para otros sistemas para su documentación o análisis. Los usuarios pueden visualizar gráficamente toda la información sobre las uniones atornilladas realizadas a través de "CVI NET WEB", analizarla y optimizar su montaje.
Conectando el CVIR a SAP, se pueden producir hasta 500 variaciones de producto en una sola estación de trabajo. Desoutter 4.0 admite la producción en serie con tecnologías modernas hasta la producción de lotes de tamaño 1.
Obtenga más información sobre la actual generación de nuestros controladores aquí, en la demostración virtual de CVI3 Vision:
How to overcome the big, bad Wi-Fi
What becomes clear is that the technology is not really the issue: it is the human factor that leads to difficulties, whether through lack of competence or confidence. By taking some sensible precautions, these common pitfalls can be avoided.
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- Plan ahead. Your wireless network represents a significant investment, so don’t just focus on what you want it to achieve today. What demands will be made of it in two, three, or five years’ time? For example, how will it deliver flexibility, capacity, speed or future compatibility? A clear definition of current and future requirements will help you make the right choices about technology and put the correct support in place.
- Build the team. You may require both internal and external expertise to deliver the best solution, so make sure you involve the right people and appoint a clear team leader. The initial expert audit will be key for the success of the overall project. Define who is responsible for delivery, and any necessary handover once the network becomes operational.
- Choose the right technology. Any supplier will tell you that they have the best technology on the market, but it really depends on what you want to do with it – so compare the options with your vision. In very simple terms, Bluetooth is best chosen when the application requires a quite simple point-to-point connection. WiFi is preferable for establishing accurate network and security management overall. Ultra Wide Band is the most reliable way to avoid disruption from any other wireless technology. RFID can be used to achieve automatic connection with another piece of equipment in close proximity.
- Define troubleshooting roles. Make sure that, if problems arise during normal operation, everyone knows in advance what to do and what is expected of them. Clear supplier agreements are essential for peace of mind. Also include any associated actions: we know of at least one company whose network simply stopped working one day because its wireless authentication certification had not been renewed.
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In summary, wireless technology is a specialist area and it requires a unique combination of knowledge and skills to implement it effectively in a production environment. Manufacturing companies often don’t have the time or all of the expertise in house, so it is often vital to find an expert supplier who understands the technical aspects, but also appreciates the practical drivers of the modern manufacturing environment.
At Desoutter Tools, our Service team can support at any stage. We are experts and can help you to set up your installation successfully (for example, providing initial audits, establishing what wireless technology would work best, or providing performance validation analysis). Our support services also include certification management and production of WiFi reports for customers who need to know in real time how their network is performing, enabling manufacturers to focus on boosting productivity and uptime.
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