In the world of production planning and monitoring software, the integration of the MES (Manufacturing Execution System) with the machines on the shop floor is one of the most important aspects that can significantly impact production efficiency.
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The production management MES that synchronizes the shop floor with the office
Oct 24, 2024 3:05:13 PM
Topics:
programming
lasertube
tube bender
tube laser cutting
MES
metal working
digital twins
metalworking
fabrication
two-way office-workshop integration
production information management
modify tube bending orders
modify machine edge work cycle
work cycle
production order
office-shop floor communication
change production batches from the machine
digitize production
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A single MES software for tube and sheet metal processing
Jul 18, 2024 3:39:35 PM
What are the benefits of a multi-technology production management MES? Why use Prometheus?
Those who are already familiar with the MES (Manufacturing Execution System) software of BLM GROUP "ProTube Enterprise" in the management of the processing of tubular parts with laser cutting and bending, will find its evolution "Prometheus" very interesting. Prometheus allows unified management of the wide range of technologies within the Group, such as Lasertube, sheet metal laser cutting, tube bending and 3D part laser cutting.
Topics:
programming
lasertube
Tube bending
sheet laser cutting
3D laser cutting cells
metalworking
MES for production management
MES for all the workshop processing technologies
plan the production process
monitor the production progress
plan tube and sheet metal processing
synchronize office and machine tools
Multi-technology MES
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When is it useful to bend a tube with a small bending radius?
Mar 27, 2024 7:37:14 AM
Dimensions, design, geometric requirements and much more; in tube bending being able to achieve a minimum centerline radius can represent a considerable advantage. We are talking about extreme curvatures characterized by a ratio between centerline radius and diameter less than 1, which require significant technological know-how to be achieved.
Topics:
Automotive
furniture
tube bending machines
tube benders
motorcycle
Centerline radius
metalworking
Cutting-edge solutions
Tube bending technology
tube bending feasibility
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3D laser cutting machines for tubular profiles
Jan 29, 2024 8:45:11 AM
3D laser tube cutting machines are revolutionizing the design of steel structures. Thanks to their efficiency, versatility and precision, these fully automatic laser cutting systems make possible applications that are very difficult to achieve with traditional technologies.
Topics:
lasertube
structural
contractors
metalworking
3D laser cutting machines
automatic laser cutting machines
3D laser cutting of tubular profiles
lasertube for 3D cutting
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Passing through joinery to build sustainable constructions with laser
Nov 17, 2023 9:00:00 AM
LASTTS (LASer cutting Technology for Tubular Structures) is the European project that studies the use of laser-made passing through joinery between tubes and beams. The goal is to increase the efficiency of the construction sector.
Topics:
lasertube
structural
contractors
metalworking
passing through joint
structural Node
sustainable building
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Turning a tube and steel stockholder into a metal service center
Oct 26, 2023 8:42:43 AM
In this article you will discover the reasons why several steel stakeholders have turned into metal service centers and you can explore the strategies they have adopted to make this change.
Topics:
programming
laser cutting
lasertube
Tube bending
wire bending
structural
contractors
metalworking
subcontractors
metal service center
tube and steel stockholders
steel market
materials logistics
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Case study: bike shelter project with Lasertube and tube benders
Oct 11, 2023 4:33:46 PM
In this article, a practical case was examined to illustrate how the adoption of Lasertube, tube benders and wire benders, along with related programming and integration software, saved time and reduced material consumption in the construction of a bicycle shelter.
Topics:
programming
lasertube
tubular frame
Tube bending
wire bending
structural
contractors
metalworking
frame design
cut and bend
tube joinery
urban design
case study
bike shelter
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5 VGPNext software functions to program and simulate tube bender
Jul 14, 2023 9:08:17 AM
Since its introduction in 2002, VGP3D has continued to gain new value-add capabilities as a direct result of BLM GROUP's long experience in tube and wire bending. Now after 20 years, VGPNext, the new programming software for tube and wire benders, offers entirely new features that mark a turning point with the past. Here are some of them:
Topics:
Tube bending
metalworking
tube bender programming software
tube bending simulation
tube bending elongation
tube bender programming
bent tube defect corrections
tube bender simulation
spring back
production job
tube bender production monitoring
vgpnext
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7 criteria for choosing a sheet laser cutting machine
Mar 29, 2023 10:27:02 AM
With the common criteria already widely discussed on the web including laser power, work area, axis acceleration and price, in this article we will focus on the 7 additional assessment criteria for choosing a sheet laser cutting system that can have a fundamental impact on return on investment.
Topics:
sheet laser cutting
laser cutting head
metalworking
laser cutting parameter database
criteria to assess the laser cutting system
choosing a laser cutting machine
Compressed air laser cutting kit
tube and sheet laser cutting
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Lasertube and benders systems providing a global service to customers
Dec 26, 2022 11:48:19 AM
Having a single supplier for multiple production equipments offers many advantages: a one-stop-shop for assistance, integration and management of production of different process technologies and a partner to build a long-term and trustful relationship with to face future challenges. That’s why Leku-Ona has chosen BLM GROUP.
Topics:
machine
furniture
lasertube
hvac
tube bending machines
sheet laser cutting
metalworking
subcontractors
LC
sheet
shipbuilding
renewable energy
automatic warehouses
hydraulic tubes
environment
approaching tube laser cutting
one-stop-shop for assistance
all-in-one
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