Automation of multiple machine tools

<p>Welcome to PCamCell, a powerful cell manager and a leading management software for automation of multiple machine tools with or without ATC, WPC. PCamCell is part of a flexible manufacturing system (FMS) or flexible manufacturing cell (FMC), designed to provide flexibility that allows the system to react in case of changes, whether predicted or unpredicted.

PCamCell offers two categories of flexibility. The first is routing flexibility, which covers the system’s ability to be changed to produce new product types and the ability to change the order of operations executed on a part. The second is machine flexibility, which consists of the ability to use multiple machines to perform the same operation on a part, as well as the system’s ability to absorb large-scale changes, such as in volume, capacity, or capability.

Most FMS or FMC, like PCamCell, consist of three main systems. The work machines, which are often connected automated CNC machines. The material, part, or tool handling system to optimize material, part, or tool flow or movement. The central control computer, which controls material, part, or tool flow or movement and machine CNC execution.

The main advantages of an FMS or FMC like PCamCell is its high flexibility in managing manufacturing resources like time and effort in order to manufacture a new product. The best application of an FMS or FMC is found in the production of small sets of products.

By choosing PCamCell, you’re investing in the future of your business. Stay competitive, stay ahead, and transform your operations with our cutting-edge solutions. Streamline your design and manufacturing processes, enhance accuracy, efficiency, and reduce production time with our state-of-the-art cell management system.</p>

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Welcome to PCam.com's PCamCell, a powerful cell manager and a leading management software for automation of multiple machine tools with or without ATC, WPC. PCamCell is part of a flexible manufacturing system (FMS) or flexible manufacturing cell (FMC), designed to provide flexibility that allows the system to react in case of changes, whether predicted or unpredicted. PCamCell offers two categories of flexibility. The first is routing flexibility, which covers the system's ability to be changed to produce new product types and the ability to change the order of operations executed on a part. The second is machine flexibility, which consists of the ability to use multiple machines to perform the same operation on a part, as well as the system's ability to absorb large-scale changes, such as in volume, capacity, or capability. Most FMS or FMC, like PCamCell, consist of three main systems. The work machines, which are often connected automated CNC machines. The material, part, or tool handling system to optimize material, part, or tool flow or movement. The central control computer, which controls material, part, or tool flow or movement and machine CNC execution. The main advantages of an FMS or FMC like PCamCell is its high flexibility in managing manufacturing resources like time and effort in order to manufacture a new product. The best application of an FMS or FMC is found in the production of small sets of products. By choosing PCam.com's PCamCell, you're investing in the future of your business. Stay competitive, stay ahead, and transform your operations with our cutting-edge solutions. Streamline your design and manufacturing processes, enhance accuracy, efficiency, and reduce production time with our state-of-the-art cell management system.

PCamCell

PCamCell is the best JobManager software to integrate CNC machines in process. Mill, Turn, Wire cut, Die Sink, Grind, Measure CNC machines fully controlled from remote

  • Powerful machine management software for cell automation of multiple machine tools with or without ATC, WPC.
  • Very suitable solution for EMTA retrofit.
  • Cell processing, definition of machine properties, learning mode, configuration of magazine positions and machine references.
  • Processing sequence with priority management and chaotic loading.
  • Remote processing initiation, realistic simulation, remote report via email.
  • RFID chip or 1D and 2D barcode identification.
  • Connection data from external databases or PPS systems.
  • Transfer of processing times, zero points, measurement results, etc.
  • All activities can be processed in parallel.
  • Control of the machining sequence for the automation of several machines.
  • Automatic part control on multiple machines.
  • Minimize tool and collet changes.
  • Twin tools based on uptime or number of pieces machined.
  • Direct clamping of workpieces without pallets with orientations for multi-sided machining.
PCamCell

PCamFMC Intro

A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) or flexible manufacturing cell (FMC) is a manufacturing system in which there is some amount of flexibility that allows the system to react in case of changes, whether predicted or unpredicted.This flexibility is generally considered to fall into two categories, which both contain numerous subcategories.The first category is called as routing flexibility which covers the system's ability to be changed to produce new product types, and ability to change the order of operations executed on a part.The second category is called machine flexibility which consists of the ability to use multiple machines to perform the same operation on a part, as well as the system's ability to absorb large-scale changes, such as in volume, capacity, or capability.Most FMS / FMC consist of three main systems:
  • The "work machines" which are often connected automated CNC machines.
  • The "material / part / tool handling" system to optimize material / part / tool flow / movement.
  • The "central control computer" which controls material / part / tool flow / movement and machine CNC execution.
The main advantages of an FMS / FMC is its high flexibility in managing manufacturing resources like time and effort in order to manufacture a new product.The best application of an FMS / FMC is found in the production of small sets of products.
PCamFMC Intro

Cell bit0 1 Machine

  • PCamCell program for managing a single tooling machine (wire, die sink, milling, turning, grinding, CMM, washing machine, etc.) in the cell.
Cell bit0 1 Machine

Cell bit1 2 Machines

  • PCamCell program for managing two tooling machines (wire, die sink, milling, turning, grinding, CMM, washing machine, etc.) in the cell.
Cell bit1 2 Machines

Cell bit2 4 Machines

  • PCamCell program for managing four tooling machines (wire, die sink, milling, turning, grinding, CMM, washing machine, etc.) in the cell.
Cell bit2 4 Machines

Machining Report

  • Produce in CSV format the actual processing times of the workload in the PCamCell.
Machining Report

Manual Machining

  • Program for adding objects to the cell, performing manual operations and defining dependencies between activities.
Manual Machining

Code Templates

  • Program for parameterizing probing macros, presetting and measurement NC codes.
Code Templates

Error Handling

  • Allows to define policies for handling errors (in form of numerical description Nxx or Pxx that can be received from the machine in the software communication protocol) and determine subsequent actions, like continuing with next machining sequence.
Error Handling

Parallel Movements

  • Allows to make all the activities as parallel in the cell managed by PCamCell.
Parallel Movements

ToolsManagement

  • Management program for tools in the cell (milling tools, electrodes).
  • It defines the characteristics, the weight and uniquely identifies them.
ToolsManagement

Loadscript

  • Enables data acquisition of the cell by collecting NC data in a LAN defining the locations where these codes are located.
Loadscript

Virtual View

  • Real time 3D simulation of the cell.
Virtual View

PCamCell Client

  • Module for remote connection of PCamRemotePad to PCamCell to manage loading stations or index magazines or preset tool machines.
PCamCell Client

Tool Life & Twins

  • Program to automatically check tool life and to use the twin in case of wear or breakage.
  • Allows the use of internal tools.
Tool Life & Twins

Time Planning

  • Allows you to estimate and plan the processing time of a workload in PCamCell.
Time Planning

Electrode Scanner

  • Thanks to RFID readers, it allows PCamCell to detect the position and identify of the electrodes equipped with PCamChip loaded inside the magazine of a machine.
Electrode Scanner

Hololens

  • Reduce downtime, transform your workforce and build more agile factories. With HoloLens, employees can quickly learn complex tasks and collaborate instantly, anywhere.
Hololens