The Manufacturing Execution System connects pipe construction and fabrication by linking relevant design data with ERP data (e.g. master data) and technology data (e.g. welding gap) and storing the digital manufacturing process in a database. Machines that are connected via so-called "pilots" thus receive all the information required for flawless execution from the very first pipe. The data can then be fed back to other systems such as ERP or PDM/PLM for documentation. In addition, assembly processes and logistics (e.g. pallet tracking) can be mapped. Optionally, Smap3D PipeFab can be extended by additional functions such as batch tracking, warehouse management, welding documentation management and controlling.
Dynamic production planning
The solution can be directly integrated with the plant engineering software Smap3D Plant Design and thus also with the CAD systems Solid Edge, SolidWorks and Inventor. Alternatively, design data can be imported from other CAD systems via the STEP, IGES or PCF interfaces. Smap3D PipeFab enables dynamic production planning of a large number of individual orders, taking processes, machines and materials into account. The orders are broken down into lot size-optimized production units and then optimized for each process according to, among other things, set-up time, waste, utilization or material flow. This allows prefabrication of the pipes to be decoupled from the fabrication order. Maxim Lich, Managing Director of the software development house and solution provider Smap3D Plant Design, makes the advantages of the planning and control tool clear: "With Smap3D PipeFab, material and personnel can be planned efficiently. Dynamic production planning enables shorter throughput times to be achieved and setup times to be optimized."
Complete documentation and traceability
In addition, the MES solution combines functions for transferring and preparing product data for fabrication and functions for managing and documenting fabrication data and manufacturing sites. This ensures seamless documentation and traceability, paving the way towards paperless production and facilitating the creation of a knowledge database on the shop floor.
Flexible machine connection
Smap3D PipeFab fits seamlessly into the existing Smap3D Plant Design product range and thus represents an enrichment for the overall process of pipeline fabrication, explains Maxim Lich: "With this integrated MES solution, we have expanded our software portfolio in such a way that all processes from pipe design to production planning to the control of machines can now be implemented. This makes our plant engineering solution even more unique on the market." The direct integration of cutting, bending, collaring and welding machines from various manufacturers is the central building block of Smap3D PipeFab. Standardized interfaces already exist for the systems of the suppliers Pipe Bending Systems (PBS), T-Drill or Polysoude.
More information about the MES can be found at www.pipefab-mes.com/en/.
Smap3D Plant Design offers holistic software solutions for the planning and construction of pipelines in plants and machinery. The company covers the entire process chain, from process engineering (P&ID) through piping planning (3D Piping) and Isometric, to production planning and control via a MES interface. Modules for steel construction and for the simulation and conversion of point cloud data (3D Laser scanning) round out the portfolio. The solutions can be completely integrated into the most common CAD systems in use in industry: Solid Edge, Solidworks and Inventor. With headquarters in Germany and offices in the USA, Hongkong and China, Smap3D Plant Design has distinguished itself through many years of expertise in plant planning and construction. The team provides assistance and advice to customers and partners, from consulting and implementation to training and technical support. This continuous process in all phases of product development has been proven in companies from many different industries, including process industry (e.g. chemical, beverage, food, pharmaceutical), environment and water technology.
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