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22 SERVICE Machine Building For OEMs and owners Optimized machine service To help keep costs for machine manufacturers (OEM) within planned budgets, and thus predictable, Siemens now offers a Repair Service Contact (RSV). The contract provides machine manufacturers with worldwide repair support at a reasonable flat rate charge – even at the owner’s site. The RSV contract is optionally available either for a 12 or 24 Traditional procedure, mechanical design construction Mechanical draft Virtual prototyping Interdisciplinary draft mechanics electronics information technology Selection of electrical components Simulation and testing phase Result virtual machine Result Faster machine designs with Mechatronic Support Full customer service support Machine innovations require the close interdisciplinary cooperation between machine manufacturers and their partners in automation and drive technology. With its Mechatronic Support, Siemens has developed a tiered service support portfolio: a combination of consulting, machine simulation and virtual prototyping ensure the functionality of a new machine even before one piece of metal has been manufactured, thereby reducing the time to market. The Prototype Prototype = finished machine month period, and includes the following service offerings: service personnel support, error diagnostics and on-site repair as well as fault correction documentation. The RSV is activated after the final status notification of the machine, thereby enabling rapid machine-specific spare parts procurement during a service emergency without the need for tedious pre- functionality of already existing machines can be optimized with the help of machine analysis, as well as through thereby generated suggestions for improvement. Virtual saves costs Testing phase Modifications to the prototype Time, effort, costs Savings potential: time, resources Reliability in achieving the goals Many companies are familiar with the problem where an existing machine does not meet requirements, or a machine in operation needs to be upgraded. A thorough machine analysis is the answer. In the highly dynamic interaction between the me- clarification between the end customer/OEM and Siemens. As a result, one certificate number is all that is needed to ensure optimum service support. Contract archiving is conducted via EUNAweb (end user notification administration via Web). EUNAweb is a database that enables access to equipment and RSV data by authorized contract partners at all times. Interested? Simply contact your Siemens partner. � More information: www.siemens.com/automation/support E-mail: gerd.bedner@siemens.com Result: finished machine chanics, the drive and the control technology, weaknesses frequently remain hidden and need to be identified. This is most effectively when mechatronic support is already taken into consideration at the beginning of the development process. The machine analysis also provides insights into the development potential of a machine design concept. Together with simulation and virtual prototyping, machine properties can be precisely quantified. As a result, the customer is able to determine which investments are likely to pay off, and can seek out the least expensive solution already at this stage. The analysis results provide engineers with the material needed for a simulated machine model. The concept phase offers the best opportunity for this – modifications can still be made to the design at this stage. The virtual prototype then created on the computer already contains all of the essential performance features of the actual machine. Apart from a shorter development period and a faster time to market, this also brings with it a significant cost advantage. � More information: www.siemens.com/mechatronik E-mail: jochen.bretschneider@siemens.com spectrum LIGNA 2007
SERVICE Founded in 1992, the approximately 468 employees at WKC manufacture more than 14,400 electrical cabinets, 175,000 modules and 500,000 flat modules a year. The secret of the Chemnitz company’s success is its wide range of products and services, enabling it to meet a variety of customer requirements. Not surprisingly, the company’s motto is “We offer machine manufacturers comprehensive solutions as an integral part of their productivity chain.” One-stop service Electrical Cabinet Production WKC accompanies customers during the entire life cycle of electrical cabinet production Completely equipped from A to Z The WKC plant for combination technology in Chemnitz, Germany offers customers all types of tailor-made automation technology solutions. All of the services of the solution-oriented factory are from a single source – including everything from consulting to hardware and software configuration and UL certification as well as commissioning. Design to cost analysis, tailor-made cooling concepts and the use of WKC logistics, including customs clearance, also provide considerable cost savings for machine manufacturers. Customers also benefits from the company’s cooperation with a competent partner for the complete equipment needed for their machines. After a customer-specific consultation, configuration is initiated with the required products from the Sinumerik, spectrum LIGNA 2007 Simatic, Simotion and Sinamics or Masterdrives product lines. If necessary, customized electronic accessory modules are also developed and manufactured at the same plant site. Sophisticated material logistics and procurement concepts specifically adapted to the customer’s needs, as well as an appropriate supply chain management, save customers costs. In the production, every order is accompanied and carried out by special customer teams. Preferred suppliers provide considerable price and logistical advantages. During electrical testing, the machine manufacturers can choose from various service packages to optimize their process costs. As a result, they can get fully tested total equipment, if they so desire. Delivery logistics is also specifically adapted to customer requirements. One example are the The Chemnitz electrical cabinet production After assembly, the electrical cabinets are tested ship-to-line concepts for different customers. WKC technicians also provide onsite support during installation and commissioning. The production team is a crucial element in the high quality of a electrical cabinet. The customer therefore has a competent contact for all service needs. Checklists in the production and a testing process ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements. Exploiting the streamlining potential The Reichenbacher machine factory in Dörfles-Esbach specializes in high-quality 5axis wood, plastic and lightweight metal processing. The company has a long-standing partnership with WKC, which, in addition to the assembly of the Sinumerik 810D, 840D and 840DI power line and solution line control and drive components, supplies the entire productivity chain. As part of a close cooperation, the partners jointly invest in many individual optimization projects to positively influence the process and system costs in the interest of both parties. The synergies resulting from the changeover to the new equipment generations have proven to be an invaluable advantage. Without the need to tie up additional resources by the OEM, the company managed to integrate the new design concept into the product environment, while also meeting required <strong>standards</strong> and specifications. � More information: www.siemens.com/sinumerik E-mail: uwe.zimmermann@siemens.com Pictures: WKC 23
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