In DataXchange two commonly used reports and charts are the Equipment Status Summary and the Target Utilization. The Equipment Status Summary shows the statuses that have occurred over the period of time selected, while the Target Utilization shows the utilization percent relative to a target. A common question is whether or not…
The custom reports, charts and dashboard in Scytec DataXchange is a leading feature of the software. DataXchange reporting contains a variety of Utilization, OEE and IIoT reports and charts to help reduce machine downtime and increase overall equipment effectiveness. Types of custom reports include: Equipment Status Summaries OEE Summaries Downtime Pareto Scrap…
In our latest update we have expanded Expressions to allow group building; structured in an organized hierarchy. WHAT IS AN EXPRESSION? WHAT CAN IT MEASURE? An expression is a set of parameters that define what and how data will be collected, parsed and received from the shop floor to DataXchange. The following are…
In the past calculating utilization for stations such as paint booths or powder coating lines that use overhead conveyors wasn’t very accurate. A rudimentary method was simply to monitor whether the conveyor was moving. However, this did not consider multiple factors including whether any parts were actually present on the conveyor. An…
Good data is the key to improving manufacturing performance and cutting costs. With good data you can maximize bottleneck utilization, measure OEE accurately, use resources more efficiently and find and reduce waste. The challenge is, how do you capture that good data? Here we’ll explore the importance of manufacturing data collection, the…
