Data Collection System streamlines packaging plants.
Press Release Summary:
OpMaster II Operations Management Software Data Collection System utilizes Microsoft's SQL Server 2000 as database. Connected to plant communication network via PC, it collects and logs production, scrap, and fault-occurrence data. Real-time data reporting system allows users to modify, add, and delete equipment and machine functions. Plant personnel can analyze daily operations, identify problems, and perform adjustments to maintain daily production efficiencies.
Original Press Release:
OpMaster II and Simulations for Productivity Improvement with Roeslein's 4-Step Process
Applications: Container manufacturing, container filing, food and other packaging-related industries
The OpMaster II Operations Management Software Data Collection System is the first step in a four step process developed by Roeslein & Associates for Productivity Improvement in the container manufacturing, container filling, food and other packaging-related industries. OpMaster is designed with off-the-shelf software packages and utilized Microsoft's SQL Server 2000 as the database. Roeslein consultants and engineers will be on site at PackExpo International's North Hall booth N-4670 to demonstrate the power of OpMaster and show how this data could help maximize production efficiencies and minimize scrap or waste from plant operations on a daily basis. Roeslein consultants will also demonstrate the simulation tool, the second step in Roeslein's Productivity Improvement Process.
During the first step in the Productivity Improvement Process, Roeslein configures each OpMaster II system for a customer's specific application, using a proven data collection system from Executive Manufacturing Technologies. A data collection PC connected to the plant's communication network collects and logs production, scrap and fault occurrence data throughout the plant. This real-time data reporting system is easily maintained by plant personnel, who can modify, add, and delete equipment and machine functions as is necessary to provide shift-to-shift production performance on the overall process and on individual machines. From the ensuing reports, plant personnel can analyze daily operations, identify problems, and perform adjustments to maintain daily production efficiencies.
Simulation is the second step. Roeslein consultants work as a team with the plant personnel to advance this productivity process beyond optimum maintenance and start the task of making continuous improvements. The process begins with developing a base-case simulation model that uses real production data, which was collected by OpMaster II. Ideas and improvements developed by the team are input to this base-case model and each subsequent scenario is analyzed. Implementation of productivity improvements is the third step in Roeslein's Productivity Improvement Process, and the last step is analysis of the improvements.
Also to be showcased in Roeslein's Pack Expo Booth N-4670 are two new technologies developed by Roeslein to improve quality on the container manufacturing line. The Dedicated Coolant Control System (DCCS) optimizes and controls the heat transfer in PET injection molding processes. The UV Mass Bottom Coating system (UVBC) is a system for coating and ultraviolet curing used in D&I (Drawn-and-Ironed) can manufacturing lines. Roeslein's integrated UVBC provides a high concentration of material and harder surface on the can bottom that improves can system mobility, thus allowing the can to move with less resistance through the can making and can filling line.
Roeslein & Associates, headquartered in St. Louis, MO, USA, provides consulting, engineering, and construction management services to container manufacturing, container filling, food and other packaging-related industries worldwide. Due to its independence from equipment manufacturers, Roeslein is able to conceptualize and engineer manufacturing systems that provide excellent productivity and substantial cost savings. Alternative construction approaches pioneered by Roeslein include unitizing, modularizing and pre-assembly, and the result is shorter project schedules, high quality installation and reduced overall project risk.
For More Information, contact:
David May, Business Director
Roeslein & Associates, Inc.
9200 Watson Road #200St. Louis, MO 63126 USA
Tel: 314 729 0055 Fax: 314 729 0070
E: dmay@roeslein.com
or info@roeslein.com
www.roeslein.com
