Today, most sheet metal processing machines can work extremely fast and productively. However, many sheet metal processors cannot tell whether they are actually doing so in their own production, as the collection and analysis of key productivity data are usually done manually in complex, time-consuming, tedious and expensive procedures. TRUMPF now has the solution: the Performance Cockpit.

The unique feature: As it is a web-based solution, it is possible to use the Performance Cockpit regardless of your location. That means that the Performance Cockpit runs on all devices, including PCs, tablets and smartphones, even outside of the corporate network. This creates optimal transparency with regard to machine productivity, the materials and tools used as well as the manufacturing programs produced.

All the information at a glance

For example, regardless of where he is located, the sheet metal worker sees when the machine was run and when disturbance or even stoppages occurred. These performance data can be analyzed for the machine in general, for individual shifts or over a certain period of time, enabling companies to recognize whether optimization measures have actually increased productivity and where further opportunities for improvement may be hiding.

Information and statistics on material use can also be displayed via the Performance Cockpit: for example, it indicates the share of each material processed by the relevant machine. Just one click will bring up data about the type and thickness of the material used, thus improving planning for the next material order. Moreover, sheet metal workers can also see the percentage of scrap per type of material, which enables them to analyze their efficiency in material use.

The Performance Cockpit also makes tool use transparent: for example, the software displays the number of strokes of a punching tool during a selected period. This permits monitoring of tool usage and makes scheduling a required tool replacement easier.

In addition to machine productivity and material consumption, the Performance Cockpit also determines which production programs were started on which machines. This enables the production manager to check whether all of the scheduled programs were actually run. In addition, the display shows him whether there were any interruptions, enabling him to analyze the causes if necessary. This analysis helps the metalworking plant to achieve full transparency for all activities.

An element of implementation of TruConnect

No on-site visits from service technicians are required to install the software - an element of implementation of TruConnect. The necessary connector kit is installed on the machine via a remote connection by TRUMPF. This means that all the user needs is an internet connection and a current browser. After installation, the user logs into his cockpit and can start analyzing his data. Thus, the Performance Cockpit offers an easy entry into the world of networked manufacturing.

Data security guaranteed

Data security is a top priority at TRUMPF and the data host AXOOM. This means that the servers are not provided by third parties such as Google or Amazon, which are subject to foreign data protection and privacy regulations, but are located in Germany. The customers have full control over the data produced by their machines at all times, and release the data only for use by TRUMPF and AXOOM. It doesn’t get any more secure than that!

The Performance Cockpit will be available to TRUMPF customers in German as of July 2016. It will then provide transparency for the following types of machines:

• TruLaser 3000 / 3000 fiber, 5000 / 5000 fiber, 7000 / 8000
• TruPunch 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000
• TruMatic 6000 / 6000 fiber, 7000