SectionCase: Machine Tending in MetalworkingPublished: DatePublished on ZhilianhaiConstraintsConstraintApproachLegacy machines, no fieldbusDiscrete handshake with an added PLCChips and coolant mistHigher IP rating, cable protection, drainageFrequent part changesQuick-change jaws plus parameterised programsShort windows for commissioningBuild and test the cell off site firstResults to agree up frontCycle time measured from door close to door close.Manual interventions per shift.First-part-right rate after a changeover.