Digital solutions for monitoring of equipment utilisation

February 11, 2019 3:59 pm

At this year’s IMTEX exhibition, Sandvik Coromant showcased how customers and partners could achieve significantly higher productivity levels, more flexible machining processes and more sustainable production under the theme ‘Shaping the future together’. One of the world’s leading supplier of tools and know-how to the metalworking industry revealed how it is revolutionising the world of turning, improving the entire manufacturing process with digital connectivity solutions and offering fascinating possibilities for the automotive and aerospace industries.

Sandvik Coromant presented innovative digital machining solutions designed to reduce waste and increase efficiency for customers. These innovations included CoroPlus, Process Control which helps avoid premature failure of tools, ensures consistent quality of components and also reduces damage due to collisions. CoroPlus ToolGuide, provides fast and precise tool recommendations for the specific operation and material type, as well as CoroPlus ToolLibrary, which enables users to integrate tool assemblies directly into their digital machining environment. Along with software that helps improve design and production planning, the company showcased networked tool and process-control solutions.

Machining insights. More than a monitoring system, the solution gathers data, calls attention to issues and provides the insights required to take action. It is an easily attainable step for manufacturers that are looking to reduce waste in production and make a smooth transition into a digital way of working.

Speaking about IMTEX and Sandvik Coromant’s participation, Michael Eneberg, Sandvik Coromant, President, Sales Area South & East Asia said, “It is indeed pleasure to be part of IMTEX. The trade show always offers an excellent opportunity to meet customers and partners personally in order to optimise future co-operation. We are very excited about partnering with IMTEX as it gives the industry a unique platform to collaborate and network by shaping the future together with our partners and customers. At the trade fair, we are proud to present our high-end solutions all of which are designed to help our customers become more efficient, productive and profitable.”