myWFL – all production data at a glance
With myWFL operational data acquisition, you get a 24/7 overview and can exploit the optimisation potential of production. Not only does the software offer a transparent user interface, but it also improves machine utilisation. All data from the production environment is collected, analysed and stored locally on the machine control with the aim of increasing productivity. Shorter production times go hand-in-hand with the more effective organisation of production processes. Your production data reports can be stored and exported at any time, either manually or on a regular timer.
myWFL Cockpit is an operational data acquisition system that displays the machine state (e.g. productive, available or malfunction), performance (productivity and availability), modes of operation and override settings over time. Operating hours, channel status, active NC programme, active tool and programme runtime are also displayed. The evaluation and display of machine productivity (OEE) and technical availability in a definable observation period can be easily carried out with the new solution. Data is collected and stored locally on the machine control system (not cloud solution) and can be viewed on the control system display. However, the dashboards are also offered via a web interface via the internal customer network and can therefore also be viewed on a PC or on mobile devices (tablets, mobile phones) via a web browser. The software automatically adapts to the different window formats and resolutions. In combination with our proprietary iControl process monitoring system, the progression over time and current values of the ambient temperature and the temperature in the milling spindle housing are also recorded and displayed in myWFL Cockpit.
myWFL Energy is a potential extension for myWFL Cockpit and comprises a multi-functional energy consumption measuring device for measuring the electricity and compressed air consumption of the entire machine. This makes it possible to calculate and view current performance and energy consumption data over time as well as energy consumption per workpiece, for example in order to compare the overall energy use of different machining technologies.
Electrical characteristic values such as voltage, amperage, apparent, active and reactive power, power factor, frequency, min/max values, active and reactive energy are displayed. The energy consumption and switch-on times of various units such as the high pressure coolant pump per workpiece or per NC programme run are also recorded and displayed in myWFL Cockpit.
The integrated Condition Monitoring cycle is used to ensure that processes are comparable, for example the shutdown process across all main axes in the working area or certain speed profiles on the spindles. The highlight is the option to record friction data and other sensor data and to view a comparison of this data for different runs in the Condition Monitoring Viewer. This enables you to visually check whether there are any significant variations between the new condition and the current condition.
myWFL Health Check performs semi-automated measurements of the B-axis, tailstock and main and counter spindles to check the machine geometry. The package includes cycles and testing instruments for measuring and logging the geometry. Recording measurement data enables you to identify long-term trends, while ensuring that the machine geometry is correct can help you to prevent scrap. myWFL Health Check can be used on all MILLTURN machines and CNC control systems.
With myWFL, you get a 24/7 overview and can exploit the optimisation potential of the smart factory. As well as offering a transparent user interface, the new software also improves machine utilisation. All data from the production environment is collected and analysed with the aim of increasing productivity. As a result, shorter production times go hand-in-hand with the more effective organisation of production processes.
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