Digital Transformation in Metalworking: A Case Study on Metafor's Adoption of IoT
Applicable Industries
- Paper & Pulp
Services
- Training
About The Customer
Metafor is a metalworking subcontractor with nearly 50 years of experience in the industry. They produce a wide range of metal products, each of which becomes a unique yet integral part of their customer's end-product. Metafor's extensive engineering expertise and product knowledge make them an ideal partner for customers seeking innovative solutions for their products. The company is committed to continuous improvement and innovation, as demonstrated by their adoption of digital work instructions.
The Challenge
Metafor, a metalworking subcontractor with a wide range of products, faced a significant challenge in configuring robots for each new product on the factory floor. The process was time-consuming and required extensive coordination between operators and the welding manager. The use of paper-based work instructions often led to misunderstandings or were ignored altogether, causing inefficiencies and potential errors in the production process.
The Solution
Metafor adopted Proceedix, a digital solution for creating and deploying work instructions. After a half-day training, the team was able to create their first digital work instructions. These instructions were more comprehensive than their paper counterparts, including images for enhanced clarity. Metafor chose to use 7-inch tablets for the implementation of these instructions, as operators did not need to have both hands free while following them. This digital transformation streamlined the process of robot configuration for new products, reducing the time and coordination previously required.
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