MTConnect Legacy Connectivity Needs Survey
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1
. Do you have a need for machine tool connectivity with MTConnect? If so, what would you use it for...
Do you have a need for machine tool connectivity with MTConnect? If so, what would you use it for...
DNC (File Transfer)
DNC (Dripfeeding Files Longer than memory allows)
Machine tool monitoring
OEE - Overall Equipment Effectiveness
Production Monitoring
Production Planning
Bottleneck Identification Purposes (Theory of Constraints)
Scrap Monitoring
Energy Monitoring or Management
MRO - Basic Maintenance Reasons
Link to CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
Flexible Manufacturing Systems - Automated Cell Based Integration
Tool Management Systems
Automated Tool Offset Communications for Remote Operation
Lights-Out Manufacturing
ITAR Compliance (Security Documentation / Defense Reasons)
Operator HR Management (e.g. paying employees from when they log onto the machine)
2
. What is holding you back from using MTConnect?
What is holding you back from using MTConnect?
I don't really know what MTConnect is?
My legacy CNC machines can't connect to MTConnect?
My machines are too old?
My resources make changes and upgrades difficult right now?
My corporate culture is not ready for this type of change?
My customers haven't demanded this yet?
3
. Do you have any processes in your plant now that could use real-time monitoring? Please describe...
Do you have any processes in your plant now that could use real-time monitoring? Please describe...
4
. Do you have a DNC system now, and if so what is it (how many ports, who made it, it is working OK for you)?
Do you have a DNC system now, and if so what is it (how many ports, who made it, it is working OK for you)?
5
. Do you have Ethernet or Wireless LAN available on the factory floor to connect machines to?
Do you have Ethernet or Wireless LAN available on the factory floor to connect machines to?
Yes
No
Don't Know
6
. Would you be willing to talk further about applying MTConnect to your factory floor. If so, please leave your contact information below:
Would you be willing to talk further about applying MTConnect to your factory floor. If so, please leave your contact information below:
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