Order for 8.7 tonnes of auger flights delivered within 48 hours
Fastest results through perfect harmony between man and machine: C.E.Schneckenflügel takes the next step into the digitalised future with A+B Solutions.
Recently, we proved that the perfect combination of man and machine can work wonders. For a client in urgent need, we were able to process an order at supersonic speed: From ”on hold” to ”activated” to ”produced and ready to ship” status took just 48 hours for this massive order of 8.7 tonnes of auger flights.
Express delivery
This lightning-fast express delivery was made possible by the energetic crew at press 3, which optionally produces high-quality auger blades in three shifts around the clock and rolled up its sleeves with a lot of heart and commitment for this order. But other factors were also involved in the achievement. Last but not least, the impressive storage capacity of the Edewecht plant contributes to the fastest response times.Existing material reserves of up to 400 tonnes of steel can be processed directly without waiting for external deliveries.
Automation and digitalisation
However, the decisive factor with regard to maximum efficiency lies in the automation and digitalisation of the production facilities.The strategic vision of our Managing Director Rolf Eiting clearly shows C.E. Schneckenflügel at the forefront of the industry in these points. The strategic vision of our Managing Director Rolf Eiting clearly shows C.E. Schneckenflügel at the forefront of the industry in these points. Investments in the area of digitalisation coupled with state-of-the-art, automated plant technology have already halved the average delivery time in the past - on top of that, the error rate is drastically reduced and the material yield is increased. Nevertheless, until recently the results still showed room for improvement.
Software for detailed production planning
A visit to a trade fair three years ago convinced Rolf Eitig of the Siemens Opcenter APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) software, a particularly user-friendly software for detailed production planning. At that time, the electronic control system (ERP system) infra:NET was at the heart of our digital detailed planning. Initiated by Rolf Eiting, a mutually beneficial cooperation and integration partnership has now been established between the WRP software manufacturer iNES GmbH and A+B Solutions GmbH. As an experienced sales and integration partner for digital Siemens solutions in the manufacturing sector, A+B Solutions GmbH has long enjoyed a good reputation in the industry.
Precise control of manufacturing processes
As the first pilot test of this cooperation, the ”Opcenter Scheduling” module is now running in our Edewecht plant, with which production processes can be planned and controlled with particular precision. This combined digital system for detailed production planning is already being well accepted by our screw wing team after a very short training period. It is now the central software of our screw wing production and the basis for the reliability and high productivity that our production achieves today - and which we have proven in the rush production of 8.7 tonnes of screw wings within 48 hours. We are very proud of this achievement and of the Press 3 team.
Speed records
Such express speeds are not yet standard, although the time between order and delivery has already been reduced considerably. However, we are working hard to become even faster and more reliable for our customers. The next speed records are already within reach thanks to further digital enhancements. So if you ever need more thrust, give us a call.