Dimac’s innovative approach to quality factory organisation aims to integrate Statistical Process Control (SPC), 100% inspection, as well as a company’s IT network. All Dimac machines including SPC-Dimac solutions and the mcv 100% sorting machines are built with this vision in mind – driving metal component industries toward a zero defect future.
SPC-Dimac offers automatic, customised solutions that capture and process 100 measurements in a single click directly on the shopfloor. This system comprises a family of automatic SPC solutions tailored to meet production needs in terms of flexibility, control plans and precision. Each machine is constructed using standard software and hardware modules, ensuring reliability, timely delivery, as well as the commissioning characteristics typical of series machines.
The patent pending SPC-Dimac system operates with control plan recipes, prepared by the quality control department for specific families of parts produced within the company. These recipes are consistently updated to reflect the latest control plan releases, with automatic synchronisation in place.
The SPC-Dimac system interfaces seamlessly with the company’s ERP system to verify the correct alignment of control plan versions and to initiate production cycles. Recipes programmed on any SPC-Dimac machine can be shared and transferred to others within the company, enabling network synchronisation with the ERP system.
After SPC-Dimac control, a validation process is implemented to prevent data corruption in the central database. Operators can address any anomalies by choosing to accept the automatic measurement value, repeat the measurement, or correct it manually. The SPC-Dimac system tracks all modifications in the data and identifies the responsible operator. Validated data is promptly transferred to the company’s ERP system.
Acquiring reliable, objective data free from human error is the first step in efficiency. SPC-Dimac solutions acquire automated data and eliminates the influence of operator and dirt, a critical element in automated measurement in the shopfloor.
All Dimac machines, including SPC-Dimac solutions and mcv 100% sorting machines, automatically upload information to the factory’s central system, reducing the risk of transcription errors. Additionally, ensuring the correct alignment between part numbers and their corresponding control plans, along with the verification and updating of these plans and measurement recipes, guarantees accurate matching between products and acquired information.
Acquired data, if not processed appropriately, remains an untapped resource. Conversely, a well organised database, combined with an understanding of the production process, yields immediately usable information. This can range from production interventions – such as stops, tool changes, or adjustments to machine set points – to maintenance programmes for machine tools. It also facilitates the optimisation of work cycles, traceability of items and batches, as well as the creation of a defect catalogue that serves as a foundation for establishing production cycles for new part numbers.
The overall quality control process significantly impacts the economic value of the final product, warranting its own efficiency audit. Therefore, information sharing across all stages of the process – beginning with the management of control recipes – is essential for enhancing performance, particularly in production environments characterised by high flexibility, frequent introduction of new part numbers, as well as fragmented production batches.
In an increasingly competitive industrial landscape, adopting a zero defects approach can be a strategic choice for companies aiming for excellence. By integrating advanced solutions such as those offered by SPC-Dimac, businesses can not only reduce defects and improve product quality but also optimise production processes and enhance operational efficiency.
The synergy between automation, data analysis, and two way communication, allows companies to turn challenges into opportunities, ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future for the manufacturing industry. Investing in a culture of quality and innovative technologies is the essential step toward realising a zero defect factory, where defects become an opportunity for growth and continuous improvement.
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Having spent a decade in the fastener industry experiencing every facet – from steel mills, fastener manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, as well as machinery builders and plating + coating companies, Claire has developed an in-depth knowledge of all things fasteners.
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