DMG MORI Systems develops solutions based on automation cells through to turn-key production cells.
The goal is an efficient production system that guarantees optimal workpiece costs. Quantities can vary from one item - e.g. in moldmaking - to quantities of 2,500 items a day, as is the case in the production of cylinder heads in motor block lines.
DMG MORI Systems is a turn-key partner that finds optimum automation solutions for complex manufacturing systems for its customers. It offers standard automation solutions for workpiece and pallet-handling as well as turn-key projects with manufacturing cells and production systems.
The finished automation system can be either a standard or a customized solution. The goal is always an efficient production system that guarantees optimal workpiece costs. Quantities can vary from one item - e.g. in moldmaking - to quantities of 2,500 items a day, as is the case in the production of cylinder heads in motor block lines.
Pooled Competencies in Wernau
DMG MORI Systems has many years of experience in automation solutions. "As of 2016 this expertise will be combined at the fully modernized plant in Wernau, Germany. With Wernau in Germany and Nara in Japan, DMG MORI Systems now has two main locations within the International Group, which focus on joint product development and project management."
Systems involve complete turn-key solutions in which DMG MORI Systems, as a general contractor, takes on the responsibility for all aspects of the system. If desired, third-party machine tools can be integrated as part of the project, as well as the use of peripherals from DMG MORI partners, such as parts washing machines, measuring stations and honing machines.
"Quality, availability, innovative projects, holistic understanding, a global presence and service availability are what count in project business," explained Jürgen Gross, Head of Sales, DMG MORI Systems.
DMG MORI Systems and Industry 4.0
Transparency of production systems right through to complete production plants is given top priority in the era of Industry 4.0. Whether it is master computer solutions or an integral CAD/CAM link with CELOS, DMG MORI Systems considers the creation of systems, consisting of machine and automation that are able to optimize themselves independently when it comes to efficiency and availability, to be an important component of the future. "The use of collaborative robots will play a key role in the systems in future," predicted Gross. "Collaborative robots can support people wherever there are human-machine, human-assembly or human-material interfaces. However, the necessary requirements for this will be furnished by the manufacturers of the robots themselves. We will continue to concentrate on our core competencies as a system integrator and partner for our customers."
Automation today plays a role in many aspects of life. In Gross' opinion: "We should not be afraid of this trend, but understand it rather as part of a changing world. It entails improving all areas of everyday life, freeing ourselves of mundane tasks. We thus gain time to concentrate on what is important and on minimizing waste. DMG MORI Systems expects significantly higher investments in automated production cells and production lines to be required in the future."
Robo2Go - Automation Can be Simplified
Investment costs in the field of automation have dropped drastically in the past few years, so that small and medium-sized enterprises are now also turning their attention more and more to the quality and cost benefits such technology has to offer.
The new DMG MORI Robo2Go system is designed for flexibility. It can be used on up to four lathes if required with the aid of a lifting device. In addition the system can be set up on a control panel with just a few entries, which in turn minimizes tooling times while optimizing utilization rates.
"What makes it so special is that the robot is not programmed via the FANUC teach pendant," explained Gross. "This takes place via a special Robo2Go App from the DMG MORI graphic control and operation system CELOS control. So the operator needs no knowledge of robots because once configured by DMG MORI Service, the robot operates completely parameter-based via CELOS. In other words: all the operator has to do is enter the dimensions of the workpiece, the chuck and the gripper, then select one of the pre-defined arrangements of the workpiece tray and then start the automatic process."
"This innovative way of programming a robot enables especially smaller firms entry into flexible automation without the need of any expert knowledge," said Silvio Krüger, Head of Operations at DMG MORI Systems.
For more information contact:
DMG MORI - Americas Headquarters
2400 Huntington Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
847-593-5400
Service Hotline: 855-DMG-MORI (364-6674)
www.us.dmgmori.com