CIMCO Software Suite

MACHINE EVENTS (AUTOMATIC)

Machine events can be collected automatically by CIMCO MDC-Max and most installations will include events such as Cycle Start, Cycle Stop, and Part Complete as a minimum. When these events occur at a machine CIMCO MDC-Max is automatically notified and data about the event is stored.

OPERATOR EVENTS (MANUAL)

Operator event data is sent manually by machine operators. Using a smartphone, tablet, barcode scanner or PC an operator at a machine can send status information to CIMCO MDC-Max indicating specific events. Usually you want to collect downtime reasons such as Waiting for Setup, Waiting for Maintenance, Scrapped Part, Inspection, etc. CIMCO MDC-Max can be customized to collect specific information on any event.

BASIC SETUP FOR MACHINE DATA COLLECTION

The majority of companies only want to know if a particular machine is running and producing parts or if it is stopped. With a basic data collection setup MDC-Max can show the amount of time the machine has been in production and the amount of time allocated to downtime.

ADVANCED SETUP FOR MACHINE DATA COLLECTION

With the advanced data collection option MDC-Max can provide accurate reporting of machine tool efficiency on any job. MDC-Max can show the total percentage of downtime for each type of machine stoppage such as Tooling, Setup, Machine Maintenance, etc. This additional information is provided by the operator using a tablet or a barcode scanner. The operator uses the tablet or simply scans a barcode to indicate the downtime reason. This information can then be used to pinpoint exactly what is causing a loss of production.

Utilization by cycle time, duration and deviation

Machine utilization visualized as timeline

Productivity summary chart

POWERFUL AND FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE

MDC-Max comes with built-in reports, but the true power lies in its ability to create customized reports. Visualize data as tables, pie or bar charts, add in production targets, work shifts, calculate key performance indicators such as OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and more. You can also generate event logs chronologically by operator, machine, and job to know exactly how each machine and operator is performing.

MDC-Max also supports dynamic reporting where data is updated in real-time. Machine status can be visualized as timelines or Gantt charts with status changes shown with different bar colors so you can see at a glance what is going on.

EXAMPLES OF REPORTS

• Cycle time per part (min, max and average)
• Number of parts per shift/operator
• Number of scrapped parts
• Machine downtime
• Scheduled maintenance
• Unscheduled maintenance
• Setup time per part
• Operator effectiveness
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Mean time between failures (MTBF)
• Mean time to repair (MTTR)

INTEGRATION WITH OTHER SYSTEMS

CIMCO MDC-Max comes with full support for Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Reports can be exported easily for further analysis in Excel. MDC-Max can even update your Excel spreadsheet automatically, so the latest data is always available.

CIMCO MDC-Max can also be integrated with most ERP/MPS systems on the market. This means you can have a completely integrated solution that can significantly reduce administrative tasks.

Please contact us for more information about how CIMCO MDC-Max can be integrated with your software systems.

THE MDC-MAX WEB CLIENT

Live Screens are normally displayed on large TV screens that are installed in convenient locations so that all personnel can easily see the status of each machine. However, Live Screens can also be displayed on smartphones, tablets, and touch screens using the MDC-Max Web Client and can thereby be viewed on any device with a browser and internet connection.

LIGHTS-OUT MONITORING

If machines are running unattended MDC-Max can be configured to send an email and a text message to a stand-by operator's or supervisor's smartphone if a machine stops.

DIRECT CONNECTION

If the machine you wish to monitor has one of the data collection interfaces available (see table below), a direct connection can be achieved by simply connecting an Ethernet cable to the machine. In this case no additional hardware is required beyond what might be needed for operator input (e.g. tablet). However, it can be costly to activate or install the monitoring feature if not enabled on a machine control and a Hardware connection might be preferred.

HARDWARE CONNECTION

If your machine does not support one of the monitoring interfaces signals can be acquired from the machine using an input device such as the Moxa ioLogik device. These devices handle the connection between your machine and network and facilitate signal transmission, in the form of machine event data, to MDC-Max.