ABB AbilityTM Manufacturing Operations Management is a proven software solution built on 35+ years' experience and 250 metals projects worldwide. It allows steel and aluminium manufacturers to bridge the gap across production and the business to improve information sharing, production planning, execution, reporting, asset monitoring, process optimization throughout all processes - from steel production through hot and cold rolling to processing lines.
Benefits include:
Recording and analysis of line stops / downtime detailing when, what and why
Keeps track of the rolls, monitors the roll wear and supports roll change
Inspection, material rejection, recording and analysis of quality set-points versus measured process values
Recording of equipment operating time and cycles for planning and maintenance
Tracking of individuals (pieces) along the production line
Seamless integration of ERP, SCM, MES and control systems for enterprises of all levels of complexity
Smart device app for ABB Ability™ Manufacturing Operations Management for metals offers:
Quick and updated view of system dashboards
Production, downtime, roll tonnage data at fingertips
Overview of material & heat tracking data in the mill in various zones such as furnace, mill and finishing area
Different dashboards for different log-in rights
Can be deployed via intranet or internet in line with customer need
Production planning, enterprise-wide optimization, utilization of byproduct gases, utilities and more
Reporting, planning and optimization tools to reduce energy cost and carbon footprint
Overall Equipment Effectiveness - a standardized method of measuring and improving productivity
Fully automated operation and manless machine control of bulk material handling in steel plants
Ladle and crane tracking, optimal work allocation and heat loss prediction
Automated control & optimization of continuous casting process in real time
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