
A traditional DNC software program often requires operators to manually select and input program names, a process that is time-consuming and prone to human error, potentially leading to costly scrap. Harmoni’s approach centers around a revision-controlled DNC program storage system, which allows authorized engineers to upload all necessary code, offsets, macro value defaults, tool length offsets, fixture offsets, CNC machine tool setups, and settings for each part you run specific to the product job and CNC machine that it is being run on.
Harmoni includes powerful revision tracking to monitor program changes and updates. Harmoni (patent pending) then links these components with parts in your ERP system, ensuring precise program-to-machine assignment. Harmoni identifies the job that CNC operators are working on (via RFID tags, barcode scans, or manual input) and presents the correct program for loading, thus simplifying the program transfers and reducing the likelihood of errors.
A revision-controlled program storage system is at the heart of this module. Authorized engineers on your team will use this system to upload all of their G-code, offsets, macro value defaults, setup, and settings per part that you run. Powerful revision tracking automatically allows you to see which lines change as updates are saved.
The packet of code components, settings, macro defaults, and offsets from the previous step get associated with parts in your ERP system. Our association screen allows you to specify precisely which packet goes to which machine for a given part.
If G-code changes are made on the shop floor, how will this be updated within your shop floor systems? How do engineering teams get notified? And most of all, how do you keep these changes under version control?
Harmoni allows your operators to notify your engineering teams of program changes. Then, engineering teams can review those changes, perform needed version control changes, and close out the associated task.
The Harmoni terminal becomes a DNC software server for the connected machine. As the operators’ job is detected (either via RFID tags, barcode scan, or manual input), the correct programs will be presented for loading on the program code tab. A tab will be presented for each job the operator is clocked onto. Within each job tab, operators simply need to tap the button for the program they wish to load.
Gone are the days of carrying around a USB thumb drive, USB key, or floppy disk drive all over your factory floor! Harmoni utilizes proprietary technology that connects directly to a machine’s USB port. The machine will only see one program from the DNC software – the correct program – for the part/revision/machine the operator is working on.
Harmoni also allows for program loading via RS232, including by way of DNC / drip-feeding. Harmoni will take the time and guesswork out of this process, only loading the correct program.
Adding a Harmoni terminal to your older machines will make them more versatile than the latest equipment available, providing additional features to legacy equipment such as real-time machine monitoring, dynamic work instructions, labor tracking, and insight into your shop floor processes.
The Harmoni terminal is equipped with legacy and modern connectivity, helping to ensure machine and hardware compatibility.
Nothing will scrap a part as quickly as using the wrong machine programs. Harmoni eliminates this common source of error, helping to eliminate scrap and waste. And when your machine operators spend less time figuring out which program to run, they spend more time making parts.