Investing in a new tube beveling and chamfering machine means that your company will be able to produce far more product more quickly than ever before, but what support can you get for your new Automatic Tube Cut Off Machine to ensure that it works at peak efficiency? One of the best investments you can make, along with your new machine, is a good manufacturing execution system software program that will automate most of your process. This means that you can spend your time monitoring your systems rather than solving the slowdown or stoppage problems and errors that plague manual systems.
What Types of MES Software Are Available?
There are a number of different jobs MES software can perform, and choosing the right programs for your particular needs can be challenging for the average shop owner. One thing that may help is to think about which aspects of your production process are most difficult or have the most slowdowns or errors. MES can focus on these particular spots in the production run and automate the collection of data that can allow you to make changes to ensure that your goods continue to move quickly through the cutting and finishing steps.
● Enterprise resource planning. While most metal tube finishing companies do not need significant enterprise resource planning, it can be included in many MES systems and may be a good investment for smaller firms that need to automate nearly every aspect of their business. EPR, which handles procurement and supply chain operations, can be particularly useful during times of supply chain shortage and slowdown.
● Product life cycle management. On the global scale, PLM software enables a manufacturer to get a bird’s-eye view of the entire production process and to control every possible aspect of it. When most people think of MES, they are thinking of PLM programs that give constant feedback on orders, including sorting metal tubes into the most efficient batches for processing and collating orders at the end of the process.
● Work order or batch order release. In a more granular sense, word order or batch order release is the simplest task performed by MES and the most commonly used. While simply using MES to control order parameters will instantly boost productivity, it is also important to realize the full capabilities of the software and utilize them to ensure maximum product control.
At Hautau, we have spent decades working with our clients to develop the best rotating-head cutting machines. Our machines integrate seamlessly with MES software so that you can begin maximizing production from the moment of installation. Our team is there to help you every step of the way, and to ensure that your investment in a quality Hautau system brings about a complete change in your production methods and results. Give us a call today to learn more about how we can help you make your tube cutting and finishing process the most efficient it has ever been.