DPA

Automated system for the collection and processing of machine data

for CNC machines

DPA provides a reliable source of information for managing and deviation processing in real time

Scope of Applicability

Machining Process & Engineering Manufacture
Plastics Processing
Woodworking
Textile Manufacture

Benefits

Stability

Production System Maintenance

Monitor Equipment State
Prologning Machine Lifetime
Stabilize work on technology
Control Operation Duration
See Emerging Problems and Solutions

Punctuality

Basis of order execution on time

Control Production
Predict Turnaround Time
Sustain Turnaround Time
Execute in Reasonable Time
Orders on Time

Quality

Product and Production Processes Improvement

Technology Debug
Technology Upload
Technology Control
Technology Comparison
Technology Observance

Functional modules of the system

Monitoring

Machine data collection

Make decisions based on accurate and up-to-date information. DPA collects and stores data from the connected equipment in a generalized and detailed form, as well as in the context of executable tasks

Up to 2000 parameters of the machine to monitor:

Tool Status (Production, Switched On, Switched Off)
Emergency Stop (Rack)
Machine Condition Monitoring
Control Program Information (Status, Name)
Information about the Position of Rotational Speed Correctors
Actual Spindle Speed and Feed
Control Programs Counter Values and Tool Cycles
Spindle Load (not supported by all models)
PLC Memory Cell Values

Analytics

Visualization and Analysis

Important information for personnel is displayed in a clear from

19 journals, 39 reports, unlimited number of dashboards

The "Analytics" module clearly displays the structured monitoring data in graphical and tabular forms

Analytical data is available both in the form of reports and dashboards for critical indicator fast-tracking

The module allows to:

monitor machine exploitation
detect losses and their causes
optimize manufacturing processes and set up continuous production
register and respond to alarm events and CNC signals
predict and prevent emergencies
receive warnings about technology deviations

Control Program Library

Control Programs

Control programs can be transferred and loaded to the machine using DPA. Also control programs are stored in a single (common) library, taking into account versioning and access rights

The system can track the actually executed control programs on most CNC machines. It takes into account not only the name of the control program, the system controls the contents (body) of the control program, which was actually executed on the machine as well. Even though the control program was loaded by another method, bypassing the DPA, or taken from the archive on the machine.

The module allows to:

load and store control programs
manage versioning control programs
specify work centers and products for control programs
load the control program to the machine (the system monitors the machine state and does not allow interrupting the executed program)

Technology

Specification and Normative References

Control all operations executed on the tool equipment

Describe the processes in context of routes / stages / operations used in the production

Get all the necessary information to manage and control the production technological aspects

The module allows to:

configure manufacturing plans used in production
receive a design and technological documentation at each stage of production
accurately follow the technology in the process of production task execution
take into account norms, deviations and losses, scrap rate and other parameters in the context of technological operations

Rationing

Control the duration of operations

The system allows to:

store duration standards for the production operation execution
form or adjust duration standards according to the production history
monitor compliance with the norms during the task performance;

Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance and Maintenance, Repairs and Operations (MRO) accounting and control

Schedule and Planned Maintenance control. Equipment proper use control. Accident and unscheduled repair statistics

Operator Automated Workstation

Signals

Messages, Signals, Deviation Processing

Signal generations and notifications by specified criteria or deviations

Notifications transmission to personnel and control the specialist reaction

Upgrade

Equipment Connection without CNC

Equipment can be connected to an unified system using available Ethernet ports and support for OPC, OPC UA, Euromap, MTconnect protocols for collecting production data. DPA can act as the client and server of these protocols

Equipment can be connected with standard controllers (OMRON, Siemens, Schneider, Beckhoff, etc.)

Our dealers produce upgrade using controllers for connection of non-CNC equipment to the network, as economically appropriate.

Vibration diagnostics

External vibration monitoring system can be connected to the DPA system to monitor processing and the equipment condition

Data Integration

ERP Update

Business processes supported by automated control systems will be more efficient by supplying reliable production information automatically. Monitoring systems transmit information on quantitative and temporal indicators directly to the ERP system.

MES Basis

Monitoring can be the basis for the MES development (Full-function Production Management System). Already today's functionality allows taking control of basic processes and getting a clear benefit. It is therefore possible to consider the further development of the production system accordingly.

PLM Development

There is a rationale to focus on the integration of PLM-MDC (moving from “Digital Part” to “Digital Production”) for enterprises with complex products and a well-developed circuit (CAM / CAD / CAE / PLM).

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