GROW: Prepare more orders. Manufacture in a more predictable way.
Whilst RUN provides an introduction to pallet automation, GROW takes things a step further: production gains more buffer capacity, more pre-prepared orders and longer continuous machine running times. GROW is the right choice if you not only want to reduce set-up times, but also aim to expand your automated production in a targeted manner.
Understanding GROW
Plannable pallet production
Get started in 3 steps
Einzelne Paletten reichen irgendwann nicht mehr aus.
Am Anfang genügt oft ein kompakter Einstieg: ein Auftrag läuft, der nächste wird vorbereitet. Doch mit wachsender Auslastung steigen die Anforderungen. Mehr Wiederholteile. Mehr Varianten. Mehr Aufträge, die vorbereitet werden können. Mehr Bedarf an planbaren Laufzeiten in Pausen, Randzeiten oder späteren Schichten. Wenn dann zu wenig Speicherplatz vorhanden ist, entstehen wieder Unterbrechungen. Die Maschine könnte länger laufen, aber es fehlen vorbereitete Paletten.
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More work prepared in advance for longer runs.
The HEDELIUS 4-stage model guides manufacturing companies step by step on their journey towards automation. Whilst READY lays the technical foundations for future expansions, the second stage, RUN, marks the start of the productive use of automation in day-to-day manufacturing. The focus here is not on unmanned production or maximum automation, but on a specific goal: less set-up downtime and more productive machine time. Workpieces are prepared outside the work area whilst the machine continues to operate. This results in a noticeable increase in productivity with manageable effort.
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Level 3 GROW
Increase capacity. Enable
growth.
With GROW, you can achieve a new level of capacity utilisation and efficiency. Large pallet storage areas enable long periods of unmanned operation and maximum part variety. The machine continues to produce for hours, across shifts or throughout the weekend.
+ THE CONCEPT: A massive boost in pallet capacity
+ YOUR BENEFIT: Increased autonomy. Thanks to the high number of pallet positions, different workpieces can be fed into the machine simultaneously.
+ HARDWARE: Use of large pallet storage systems for maximum part variety.
Stage 1: READY
Stage 2: RUN
Level 4: STAIRS
More work prepared in advance for longer runs.
GROW creates greater flexibility in production. More pallets mean that multiple orders can be prepared, prioritised and processed one after the other. This brings stability to the planning process and increases the machine’s productive running time. GROW turns pallet automation into a predictable production process.
Prepare more orders
You want to keep several orders in the system at the same time and respond flexibly to production requirements.
Extend running times
You want the machine to operate productively for longer periods without having to intervene constantly.
Make productive use of breaks
You want to make better use of breaks, shift changes and off-peak times for production.
Produce repeat parts more predictably
You want to organise small batches and recurring orders with greater process reliability.
Become less dependent on set-up windows
Want to create production capacity without having to tie every order to fixed set-up times.
Create more capacity
Want to increase the utilisation of your existing machine without having to invest directly in another machine.
The expansion towards predictable pallet production.
HEDELIUS does not regard GROW as a major technical solution, but rather as the next logical step for businesses that are already reaping the benefits of automation or wish to specifically increase their uptime. It is not just the number of pallets that matters. What matters is whether workpieces, clamping devices, tooling, programmes and operating procedures are compatible. This results in a solution that grows with your order mix – without making production unnecessarily complex. HEDELIUS offers three concepts for the GROW stage.
Three steps to a more predictable operating time.
Step 1: | Step 2: | Step 3: |
We look at which parts are produced regularly, what production times are achievable and how many prepared pallets make sense. | Together, we determine which pallet capacity suits your production – not too large, not too small. | Workpieces, clamping devices, tools and programmes are organised in such a way that the machine can operate for longer and more predictably. |
Analysing the order mix together
Growth without unnecessary complexity.
GROW does not mean completely overhauling production all at once. It means taking the next logical step: preparing more, planning better, producing for longer. The operator remains part of the process. Automation ensures that prepared work is reliably converted into productive spindle time. This allows your production to grow in a controlled manner – in line with your order book, staffing levels and floor space.
Discover all the benefits of CNC automation and HEDELIUS’s future-proof automation solutions in this brochure. Our 4-step model shows you, step by step, how to find the right automation solution for your production. Take the first step now!
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Greater capacity utilisation from pre-planned orders.
GROW pays for itself through longer machine running times and improved planning. The more suitable jobs that can be prepared, the less downtime there is between machining operations. The economic benefit is particularly evident in businesses that regularly manufacture similar parts, repeat orders or small batches. Rather than immediately introducing an additional machine, an extra shift or extra staff, better use is made of existing machine capacity.
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Frequently asked questions about the second step: GROW.
Once you’ve got started, growth begins.
Whether it’s READY, RUN, GROW or SCALE: what matters is not the largest automation solution, but the next economically viable step. HEDELIUS helps you to realistically assess your production and define the appropriate stage – for more spindle time, more stable processes and better planning. Simply fill in the contact form below or send an email to sales@hedelius.de. Our experts will get back to you as soon as possible!
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