CoatingsOPS automates paint application to produce more products with less paint while improving quality. Right from the start the task is simplified by automatically assigning a "paint recipe" to a batch of parts with a bar code scanner. The batch is tracked through the paint line and at the precise time all painting parameters are automatically adjusted. All process information including paint usage and transfer efficiency is automatically recorded.

• Control fluid flows, kV, disk speed & conveyor speed
• Automate color change and reduce time
• Automatic paint triggers
• Manage paint recipes
• Monitor VOC emissions

Recipe Manager:

The Recipe Manager is used at the load station to “attach” painting instructions to a batch of parts. This method allows coating consistency from shift-to-shift, day-to-day and week-to-week improving customer satisfaction and reducing costs regardless of the operator.

The self-teaching feature of the Recipe Manager makes building the recipe database effortless. As a part is being processed the painting parameters are adjusted, fine tuned and saved with the push of a button. The next time the part is processed the optimized recipe will be used. This process can be repeated until the best recipe is created.

Recipe Manager integrates with existing operations software (ERP) utilizing stored information to relate batches to sales orders and part information. This allows quality traceability back to a sales order and takes advantage of part information for cost calculations.

The Recipe Manager reporting system provides a wealth of information. By tracking each batch, process conditions, paint used, transfer efficiency, parts processed and cost to process the batch is all known. Let your imagination go to work on how this information can benefit your organization.

Highlights:

• Barcode interface to job tickets
• Recipes are built & adjusted on-the-fly
• Batch tracking & quality traceability
• Interface to existing ERP systems
• Extensive reports: Paint usage, transfer efficiency, batch cost, SPC reports

Process Control Functions

Once the instructions are provided by the Recipe Manager the CoatingOPS™ controller takes over. Reliably the controller implements the recipe instructions. For maximum flexibility, the paint room operator can manually adjust the batch sequence and any parameter, monitor the status and receive alarm notifications from the graphical touch screen interface.

System Highlights:

• Part (batch) tracking
• Automatic triggering
• Closed loop fluid control
• kV control
• Disc speed control
• Reciprocator control
• Automatic color change