When records of material consumption and scrap are entered manually, and staff must establish the links between incoming material, intermediate products and scrap, the accuracy of reports and the client's access to online information can be limited.
PS1, Aftabgoon's solution for recording and tracing materials and scrap on slitting lines, uses electronic weighing equipment and barcode scanners to replace manual data entry within the agreed process. It focuses on linking incoming coils, slit coils and the scrap recorded for that process. The level of automation, equipment needed for weighing and barcode capture and tracking, and factory-specific extensions are assessed individually. The implementation scope is defined around the actual process and existing infrastructure.
Who is this service for?
Tube and profile manufacturers, factories operating slitting lines and teams that need consistent records to trace coils, intermediate products and scrap.
Scope of service
- Review incoming-coil identification and weight and specification records
- Define the relationship between parent coils, slit coils and process records
- Record and classify scrap within the implementable scope
- Define required reports and assess pilot prerequisites
Deliverables
- Online inventory reports for raw materials, semi-finished products and production-line scrap within the agreed implementation scope
- A materials, products and scrap information-flow model
- A pilot rollout, training and reporting-evaluation plan
How the work is carried out
- Review the slitting line and current recording practices
- Define the scope, prerequisites and material-identification method
- Implement and evaluate in stages under the project agreement
Information needed to begin
- Line type, product overview and weighing method
- Non-confidential sample forms and current reports
- Available computers, network and identification or barcode equipment
Frequently asked questions
Does the software reduce scrap on its own?
It supports consistent recording and traceability. Actual scrap reduction depends on analyzing the data and making appropriate changes to processes, equipment and working methods.
Is it ready for every production line?
The PS1 scope described here concerns material and scrap records on slitting lines. Other processes or integrations with existing machines and systems require a separate assessment and scope.