SCALE: Longer operating times thanks to stable processes.
SCALE is the level for businesses that wish to systematically expand their automated production. It is no longer simply a matter of reducing individual set-up times or preparing multiple jobs. It is about making productive use of spare time slots: breaks, off-peak hours, night-time or weekends. The prerequisite for this is not state-of-the-art technology, but a stable process. Workpieces, tools, clamping devices, programmes and quality control must be prepared in such a way that the machine can operate reliably over a prolonged period.
Understanding SCALE
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Im Tagesgeschäft ist kaum noch Luft nach oben.
Viele Fertigungsbetriebe sind gut ausgelastet. Die Maschinen laufen, die Fachkräfte sind gebunden, zusätzliche Schichten sind schwer zu besetzen. Trotzdem bleibt Potenzial ungenutzt: abends, nachts, am Wochenende oder in Pausen. Die Herausforderung liegt nicht darin, die Maschine länger laufen zu lassen. Die Herausforderung liegt darin, dies sicher und planbar zu tun. Ohne Qualitätsrisiken, Werkzeugprobleme oder ungeplante Stillstände.
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Greater capacity, without placing any further strain on day-to-day operations.
The HEDELIUS 4-stage model guides manufacturing companies step by step on their journey towards automation. SCALE turns idle time into additional production time. The machine processes pre-prepared jobs from its memory, whilst staff do not need to be stationed at the machine at all times. This eases the burden on day-to-day operations and creates additional capacity without the immediate need to hire more staff, expand floor space or install another machine.
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Level 4 Scale
The autonomous factory.
With SCALE, automation is taken to its logical conclusion. An intelligent robot system handles everything from pallets right through to workpieces. Your production continues autonomously – even long after the lights have gone out.
+ THE CONCEPT: Here, a robot not only handles pallets but, where required, also handles workpieces directly or changes tools.
+ YOUR BENEFIT: Genuine ‘ghost shifts’. The system is intelligent enough to carry out complex processes entirely without an operator. The lights in the hall can literally be switched off.
+ TECHNOLOGY: An intelligent robot cell that switches flexibly between different tasks, ensuring maximum part variety.
Stage 1: READY
Stage 2: RUN
Stage 3: GROW
Automated manufacturing with increased operational reserves.
SCALE represents the targeted expansion of pallet automation to achieve longer autonomous running times. The pallet storage system provides pre-prepared orders. Depending on the solution, additional handling functions may be incorporated to organise production even more flexibly. The focus is on processes that can be carried out in a repeatable, securely clamped and reliable manner.
Extend running times beyond the shift.
Make productive use of night and weekend hours and increase your production capacity utilisation.
Automate repetitive parts cost-effectively.
Ideal for small and medium-sized production runs with recurring workpieces and predictable processes.
Process prepared jobs efficiently.
Multiple workpieces and jobs can be set up in advance and manufactured automatically.
Deploy skilled staff specifically where they add value.
Less time spent on repetitive manual tasks, more time for challenging tasks and process optimisation.
Greater planning reliability for your production.
Stable processes and longer run times help ensure deadlines are met reliably.
Create capacity without additional staff.
Boost the productivity of your existing machines and make better use of existing resources.
Specific HEDELIUS solutions for SCALE.
SCALE stands for the targeted expansion of automated manufacturing processes to achieve long, autonomous running times. Stable processes, adequately prepared jobs and the reliable organisation of pallets, tools and programmes are crucial. With the MARATHON RZ430, HEDELIUS offers an automation solution that combines a wide variety of parts, intelligent job control and maximum running times. This creates additional production capacity outside regular operating hours.
Three steps to longer battery life.
Step 1: | Step 2: Plan for | Step 3: Expand |
We assess which workpieces, programmes, clamping set-ups and cycle times are already stable enough to cope with longer runs. | Together, we define which time slots can be utilised effectively – for example, breaks, evenings, nights or weekends. | Pallets, tools, programmes and checkpoints are organised in such a way that the machine remains reliably productive for longer. |
Analysing the order mix together
SCALE does not mean that every component operates unmanned.
Not every job is suitable for long autonomous runs. That is precisely why SCALE is designed in stages. First, reliable processes are selected. Then, cycle times are extended. Only once clamping devices, tools, programmes and quality control are working together reliably is autonomous production expanded further. This ensures that automation remains manageable and does not pose a risk to quality or deadlines.
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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Extra hours without an extra shift.
SCALE pays off where the machine is operating at full capacity during the day, but there is still potential outside core working hours. Every hour of reliable operation increases the return on investment. At the same time, it reduces the pressure to cope with additional orders by resorting to overtime, extra staff or further machinery. The result: more parts produced in the same calendar period, improved delivery reliability and more stable planning.
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Frequently asked questions about the fourth step: Scale.
When processes run smoothly, time becomes capacity.
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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