Metals production planning and execution software

ABB CPM4Metals software framework for steel production, hot rolling, cold rolling to finishing and treatment in processing lines increases the efficiency of working by making the right decisions at the right time with fewer mistakes.

ABB CPM4Metals solutions help you achieve optimal performance as they:
  • bridge the gap between the shop floor and the top floor and provide concrete improvements in terms of product quality, production output, and customer service
  • are built on 25 years’ experience and feedback from more than 140 Metals CPM systems
  • help customers to continuously improve and helps them in their drive to become even more competitive
  • bring tangible benefits, in terms of increased revenues, reduced operating costs and lower capital employed.

CPM4Metals framework provides a suite of modules, which will be tailored to your needs:

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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for Metals

Production planning and scheduling

Plant-wide planning and short-term scheduling for your production line, based on optimized production plans
Line stop / downtime monitoring

Recording and analysis of line stops / downtime detailing when, what and why
Equipment monitoring

Recording of equipment operating time and cycles
for planning and maintenance
Quality management

Inspection, material rejection, recording and analysis
of quality set-points versus measured process values
Roll management

Keeps track of the rolls, monitors the roll wear and supports roll change
Set-up models and recipes

Calculation of pass schedule and set-up values based
on mathematical models or storage in fixed tables
Material identity tracking

Tracking of individuals (pieces) along the production line
Plant-wide coordination

Manufacturing order processing, schedule optimization and pacing, tracking, coordination and re-scheduling, genealogy, inventory management
Overall Equipment Efficiency

Calculating and tracking manufacturing process efficiency
Maintenance Management

Plan and execute maintenance activities

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