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Previews
Die-Development Software
for Complete Process Chain
AutoForm Engineering USA, Inc. Booth C15078
AutoForm will demonstrate its soft- ware solutions for the die-making and metalforming industries, used to improve reliability in planning, to reduce the number of die tryouts and tryout time, and ultimately to reduce
press downtime and reject rates in pro- duction. AutoForm provides solutions throughout the metalforming process chain, ranging from stand-alone mod- ules for small to mid-sized companies to complete, integrated multi-modules for large companies. Due to a complete integration of all of the software mod- ules, concepts and results from earlier phases can easily and directly be used in later phases. This enables customers
to benefit from the power of simulta- neous engineering, optimizing time, cost and quality. www.autoform.com/en/products/ solution-overview
ShopFloorConnect
Machine Interface
Wintriss Controls Group Booth C14040
Wintriss will demonstrate a new ShopFloorConnect Machine Interface (SMI 2) terminal, which automatically collects machine status and parts counts, which it sends to the ShopFloorConnect server. The SMI 2 can accept input from barcode scan- ners for job and operator identification, and communicates to the ShopFloor- Connect server over a wireless network. ShopFloorConnect OEE and down- time-tracking software displays the sta- tus of all machines on a PC or mobile device, in real time. It automatically delivers production reports (including OEE), while providing live access to data for ERP and MES systems.
Also on display: a new servo-press- specific version of the firm’s flagship SmartPac 2 automation controller, called the SmartPac 2 Servo. It can self- learn upper and lower limits for as many as 10 stages of motion per cycle for each tool, and has built-in selec- table motion profiles to optimize the timing for all types of servo-press motion. In multi-stage applications where die-protection sensors and tim- ing signals are not required on every stage of motion, the SmartPac 2 Servo can selectively apply these settings only when they’re required. www.wintriss.com
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