SmartTouch™

New Shop Floor User Interface

SmartTouch Interface

SmartTouch supports both Multi-DNC and Machine Monitoring applications on the shop floor, providing machine operators with easy touch screen or point and click access to DNC files for loading CNC programs and entering a manual parts count which can be emailed to managers. When using monitoring Operators can report part counts, downtime reasons and more.

Customizable buttons make feedback fast and easy

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Part Counts

Eliminate the clipboard with electronic parts counts. Final counts are emailed to managers at the end of each shift. Additional features, including alerts are available with Multi-MDC Machine Monitoring.

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Operator feedback

Customizable ‘on-touch’ buttons make real-time operator feedback quick and easy. Report problems, downtime reasons and production status information.

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Machine Monitoring

When using SmartTouch with Multi-MDC Machine Monitoring the interface easily toggles between DNC and Monitoring functions, providing a single point of control and feedback.

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Reporting and Alerts

Based on user feedback or monitoring triggers, alerts can be automatically sent via email or text. Real-time reports are constantly updated and accessible via browser.

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Downtime Reasons

Any number of Idle or Alarm downtime reasons can be created to match your unique shop environment – First Article, Inspection, Break, No Coolant, Tool Replacement, Part Change, Lunch and more.

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DNC, Machine Communications and Control

Multi-DNC functions available through the SmartTouch interface – Select one or multiple files to Upload-Download or Dripfeed. Operators can also view the send bar as confirmation their files have been sent to the machine tool. They can also load files to multiple machines from a single SmartTouch.