"In principle, software can always be updated in stages," explains Hegla-Hanic Managing Director Jan Schäpers. "But at some point you should take the chance to rethink proven software and prepare everything for the future. And that's exactly what we've done with Cut+." The new Cut+ software was developed to optimise glass cutting, with everything that goes with it: It was based on the standards of the Microsoft development environment .NET Core, so that the software can be extended from the Microsoft pool at any time with very little effort.
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Cut+ was designed for intuitive management and organisation of individual cutting tables. The core functions include, among other things, the technical recording of customer orders with all parameters so that they are available for further processing.
On the one hand, this can be done by importing Excel csv files, for example. On the other hand, it is possible to enter the data directly at the cutting table or at an office computer in the work preparation or order acceptance departments.
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If no keyboard is available, a touch-capable monitor can be used. A live editor immediately displays the captured geometry for plausibility checks by the operator. In addition to an option for dxf import, a model catalogue is also stored, which is intended to make work easier with complex geometries and can be expanded in a user-friendly way to include shapes created by the user. The integrated article system stores recurring products from the portfolio to simplify future orders.
Cutting plan optimised for waste at the touch of a button
As soon as all orders are available in the system, a cutting plan optimised for waste is created on request and the glasses are arranged in such a way that the pane surface is optimally utilised. Crushing allowances are also taken into account by the software, as are decoating contours, grinding allowances and the surrounding shapes of customised panes.
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"There is full flexibility for the operator," emphasises Jan Schäpers. "Glass panes can be exchanged or moved in the plan by drag & drop. Adjustments are possible almost at any time."
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If required, the cutting plans are available for printing and for inter-company process organisation. If a glass to be processed is not in stock in the warehouse, a notice is given by the optional Cut+ warehouse management.
This is how paper, labels and laser marking are supported
If the internal process organisation is not to be done with paper but with labels, the software offers a label editor. Optionally, the optical arrangement of the customer logo and the data on the label can be defined manually. Alternatively, this can be done automatically by retrieving the data set from the customer's file. If a changeover to laser marking is planned in the future, the software is prepared for the control and data transfer of most systems.
Open interfaces according to OPC/UA
Open interfaces according to OPC/UA are the technical basis for the software to be used on almost any cutting table from almost any manufacturer. If the system is not prepared for this, the software is customised by Hegla-Hanic.
"We are proud of our new software and are pleased that our team has taken this step so successfully," says Dr Jan Schäpers. "In addition to various extensions and options, we also offer the trial version Cut+ trial, so that every customer can get an impression of our new software for themselves." Furthermore, the connection to, for example, the Shop Floor Assistant App of Hegla New Technology and the Hegla-Hanic Cockpit is possible.
Cut+ is available in many national languages and in different units of measurement, which the operator can freely select. In addition, inclusive updates are provided regularly and previous versions of the Hegla-Hanic software continue to be supported.
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