CNC automation supplier Fastems LLC will showcase its flexible automation systems with experts available to discuss how even the smallest machining shops can succeed in creating automated manufacturing operations in Booth 338966, South Hall, at IMTS 2024. Each day will feature educational sessions on machine shop productivity and live Fastems CNC automation system demonstrations as well as live daily customer case studies.
The company will highlight its entire flexible manufacturing system portfolio via Living Factory, and the entry-level automation system Flexible Pallet Tower (FPT), controlled with the industry-leading automation software, MMS (Manufacturing Management Software). FPT automates 4- and 5-axis machining centers with 300-630 mm pallets or zero-point plates. As a factory-tested automation unit, it is ready for fast delivery and installation with ready-made interfaces for hundreds of different machine tool models.
The automation control software MMS is designed to plan, run, and control mixed manufacturing, and its latest version 8.2 brings new features related to machining sustainability and flexibility in turning machine tool automation. The digital service portal myFastems enables manufacturers to take the most out of their automation systems every day. Fastems is also displaying its factory MES solution Work Cell Operations (WCO) that can plan the operation of manual work cells, stand-alone machine tools, and automation systems in a single instance. Factory Cockpit collects, visualizes, and analyzes production data at factory-level for full production transparency and data-based development.
To help manufacturers improve the cutting tool processes that are often the reason for low CNC spindle utilization, Fastems experts will discuss the best cutting tool practices and how automation can help in physical tool delivery and managing tool data, including tool wear. The company’s Gantry Tool Storage (GTS) and Central Tool Storage (CTS) tool automation systems help shops to remove machine stops related to tool shortages, minimize their tool reworking time, and reduce sister tooling costs.
Fastems experts, including Mikko Nyman (CEO), Mikko Mononen (CSMO), Heikki Hallila (VP Digital Manufacturing) and Risto Niemi (Head of Expert Sales) will be available for discussion and demonstrations throughout the week during the show. Attendees will not want to miss the daily learning sessions as outlined below:
- How-To-Automate Tuesday, September 10 - How to Automate 4 and 5 Axis Machining Centers for Flexible Manufacturing
- Digital Manufacturing Wednesday, September 11 - Digital Tools to Collect, Visualize and Utilize Manufacturing Data
- Tool Management Thursday, September 12 - The Best Cutting Tool Practices, Automation Features and Solutions for Preventing Tool Bottlenecks.
For more information and to learn more about competitive flexible manufacturing visit Booth 338966, South Hall or www.fastems.com/imts-2024.