DESCRIPTION
By monitoring the machine's activity, the ARTIS monitoring systems generate data that allows the cutting process to be understood, providing a wealth of insight into the machine's operation and the quality of the products. This information can be stored in a database together with the events (alarms or pre-alarms) and can be analysed using the C-THRU4.0 software.
The main benefit will be transparency, understanding how the machines are performing and what areas need attention. It will be possible to optimise NC programs, compare settings, different tools or batches of material, or comprehend the differences between machines. This suite gives you the possibility of constructing preventive maintenance systems or the understanding of the losses of precision or inefficiencies that prevent the factory to be more productive.
The C-THRU4.0 has different SW modules, each specialized for a specific type of analysis, to take full advantage of all the possible benefits. This software will help production engineers achieve higher production, better quality and better utilization of tooling and raw parts. The benefits will ultimately be reflected in significantly better cost and competitiveness of the company.
The ARTIS monitoring system will bring the advantage of real-time monitoring of the machine in a few millisecond intervals to prevent quality problems, while the C-THRU4.0 software analyzes the overall behavior of the machine and optimizes production together with production engineers. Two complementary systems for maximum productivity and quality!
C-THRU4.0 collects process data from the following sources and makes it useable for further analysis, evaluation and documentation:
- ARTIS process monitoring devices
- Machine, control or other elements
The GENIOR MODULAR or CTM monitoring systems provide the data for C-THRU4.0. This data is transmitted and stored by different services. The required software is installed on a PC or a file server. The process monitoring systems in the machine tool remain autonomous and active in real-time.
C-THRU4.0 transfers all relevant collected data to the PC/file server and stores it in an SQL database. The amount of data collected varies depending on the configuration. The calculation of the required disk space is based on the number of networked machines (monitoring systems) and the planned storage time.
The Data base reads the following data:
C-THRU4.0 stores tool and machine data, process traces, and indicators to optimize, evaluate, and plan. Combining this information with intelligence allows for detailed explanations of shopfloor activity, including production quantity, causes for stops, stability, and quality. Software tools are provided to visualize correlations, to set filters and to link data. These are the available software modules:
C-Analyse
Is the software module for analyzing monitoring and process data. It helps to make the process faster, more stable and improve the results.
Main features:
- Overview of the machines
- Analysis of the machining process (events, indicators, traces)
- Improvement of the NC program
- Machines comparisons
- Machine condition / predictive maintenance
C-Tooling
Is the software module for analyzing tool usage and performance.
Main features:
- Tool life improvement
- Tools comparisons
C-OEE
Is the SW module for analyzing the performance of production machines/lines/departments. It Identifies where action is needed to eliminate inefficiencies.
Main features:
- Production per machine/line/department/plant
- Performance per machine/line/department/plant
- Productivity losses analysis
C-OEE requires significant customization. We adapt it to the specific needs of each client.
C-ENERGY
In addition to pursuing productivity gains, manufacturing companies are increasingly focused on improving sustainability. Business goals include improving energy and resource efficiency to reduce CO2 emissions. Investing in sustainability strategies not only has economic benefits, but also strengthens a company's own competitiveness, as many customers expect appropriate management to minimize the environmental footprint.
In the area of energy management, intelligent monitoring solutions for industry now support these requirements for resource-efficient production:
- Energy data acquisition from machines and plants
- Analysis of deviations
- Avoidance of unnecessary energy consumption
- Implementing planned efficiency improvements
C-ENERGY systems can significantly reduce production costs. The ARTIS solution is ideal for supporting the energy audit as part of the promoted management system according to ISO 50001.
