Nov 21,2025
Mould base processing under intelligent manufacturingーー the way of integration of CNC, ERP and MES system
In the increasingly competitive market, the core competitiveness of die set manufacturers has gradually shifted from"How many equipment" to"How to efficiently and accurately manage and operate these equipment". An intelligent manufacturing revolution driven by digital technology is reshaping the production mode of mould base workshop. The synergetic integration of CNC, ERP and MES is the nerve center to realize this transformation.
The core functions and values of the three systems
CNC: the"Execution Terminal" of intelligent manufacturing
Role: it is the physical implementer of digital design, converting CAD tool path codes (G codes) generated by CAM software into precise mechanical motions.
Intelligent Evolution: modern high-end CNC is not only the execution unit. They incorporate an adaptive control system that can adjust the feed rate in real time based on tool load and vibration feedback to protect the tool and optimize machining efficiency. At the same time, through the Internet of Things Module, real-time upload equipment status, processing progress, spindle load and other data, provide"Field perspective" for the upper management system.
ERP: the"Decision brain" of enterprise resources
Role: integrates resources at the enterprise level and is responsible for order management, material purchasing, inventory control, financial accounting, and advanced production scheduling.
Value in mould base processing: when an order for a new mould base is received, the ERP system can quickly complete:
Cost estimation: accurate quotation based on Bom (bill of material) and historical man-hour data.
Material preparation: automatically generate the purchase list to ensure that steel, standard parts in place on time.
Macro Plan: make the preliminary production plan according to the order delivery date and the existing production capacity.
MES: the"Neural network" that connects the"Brain" to the"Hands and feet"
Role: fills the information gap between the ERP planning layer and the workshop equipment control layer, and is the real-time commander of the production site.
Core functions:
Detailed scheduling: break down the ERP macro plan into daily/shift tasks for each machine and each process.
Production scheduling: according to the real-time status of the equipment, process dependencies and material completeness, dynamically adjust the task sequence, optimize the production process. Data acquisition and process monitoring: real-time acquisition of processing data from CNC equipment, monitoring task progress, man-hour consumption and equipment utilization.
Quality and traceability management: record the processing parameters, operator information and quality inspection results of each mold base, form a complete electronic file, and realize the traceability of the whole process.
System Integration: data-driven intelligent production line
The convergence of these three systems creates a closed-loop data flow from order to delivery:
Order placement: sales create orders in ERP, which automatically sends production orders and BOM information to MES.
Intelligent scheduling: according to the order process route, equipment load and material conditions, MES generates optimized detailed operation plan and assigns workers to the corresponding CNC machine.
Paperless production: Operator at the machine terminal directly from the MES to receive electronic drawings and processing procedures, no manual search and input, eliminate errors.
Real-time transparency: CNC status data (run, stop, fault) and progress data are fed back to MES in real time during machining. Kanban allows managers real-time insight into the status of the workshop, precise positioning of the bottleneck process.
Performance and traceability: after the completion of processing, quality inspection data entry MES. MES feeds back actual man-hours and material consumption to ERP for cost accounting and performance analysis. At the same time, the complete production data package (program, parameter, Operation Record, quality inspection report) is bound to the mould base product and permanently archived.
Conclusion:
The deep integration of CNC, ERP and MES has promoted the mold base processing from the traditional"Workshop" management relying on personal experience to the modern intelligent manufacturing mode with data-driven, transparent process and scientific decision-making. It not only shortens the delivery time and reduces the cost, but also promotes the consistency of product quality and traceability. By building such a smart ecosystem, we ensure that every mold base we deliver to our customers is backed by a strong, reliable, and efficient digital manufacturing system.
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