Planit Software unveils manufacturing control software division
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Planit Software* has consolidated its manufacturing solutions with the creation of a new divisional brand, Manufacturing Control Solutions (MCS).
Headed by commercial manager Phillip Gill, core MCS products include a two-tier DNC solution and advanced Machine Tool Monitoring systems.
DNC within Manufacturing Control Solutions utilises modern Ethernet-based communication and data management tools to deliver up-to-the-minute information on the part production process, along with faster and more reliable CNC file management and storage.
High speed file transfer streamlines program loading, with automatic upload, download and drip-feeding of CNC programs to the appropriate machine tool controller. Program, load and save commands are carried out directly at the machine controller keyboard without the need for additional machine specific terminals. In addition, automatic file history storage, tracking and logging ensure full traceability and compliance to FDA, DIN and ISO standards.
DNC Pro builds on these capabilities by supplying a more sophisticated level of data management and control of NC code and associated manufacturing documentation.
MCS's Machine Tool Monitoring (MTM) system is a Windows-based real time machine data capture application that enables users to monitor information on machine tool activity for retention and analysis. Data on productivity can be reviewed on a machine-by-machine basis or by shift-by-shift comparison, along with reasons for stoppages and non-productive time. Access to real time data ensures production problems and bottlenecks are quickly identified and addressed.
* Last year, the Planit organisation (Planit Holdings) simplified the structure of its UK legal entities. On 1 September 2008, Planet Holdings established Planit Software Limited, which is now used as the umbrella for all operational business matters either sourced from, or relating to, UK activities.
Accordingly, all the previous companies (legal entities) of Radan Computational Ltd, Pathtrace Ltd, Licom Systems Ltd, Huckerby Royall Systems Ltd have been superseded - with the well known product names of Radan, Edgecam, Jobshop and Alphacam now simply brands under the operation of Planit Software Ltd.
