Sandvik Coromant has unveiled its CoroPlus suite of Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) products aimed at helping manufacturers prepare for Industry 4.0. The concept is designed specifically to improve the control of productivity and costs through a combination of connected machining and access to manufacturing data and expert knowledge.
CoroPlus is the umbrella name for a new platform of connected tools and software; essentially comprising technologies that can send and/or receive data. The concept makes it possible to reduce data waste and improve manufacturing processes, from pre- to post-machining, through the use of connected technology and machining knowledge from Sandvik Coromant.
The principal benefit for production managers is that CoroPlus makes it possible to optimise manufacturing through better understanding and insight into what’s happening in the workshops and machining environment, on either a micro or macro level. From a CAM programmer’s perspective, connection with accurate tool and application data means that recommendations can be adapted to specific tasks. There are also advantages for operators as machining processes can be monitored remotely. Furthermore, specific sensor-equipped tools can be controlled to ensure that breakages are avoided and performance is secured, with data intelligence collected live throughout the machining process.
The offer currently comprises dashboard, software in CoroPlus ToolGuide and Adveon Tool Library, as well as Silent Tools+ and CoroBore+ cutting tools and Promos 3+ machine monitoring IoT system.
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