Plataine HoneycombOptimizer tackles three-axis honeycomb cutting operations

Plataine (Waltham, Mass., U.S.) releases the HoneycombOptimizer, a part of the company’s integrated Total Production Optimization (TPO) suite, designed to specifically address the challenges of three-axis honeycomb cutting operations. HoneycombOptimizer has a dynamic and highly efficient nesting algorithm, resulting in high material use, improved throughput, enhanced quality control and fast and measurable return on investment (ROI), according to Plataine. The solution enables flexible and easy processing of work orders as well as automatically generating optimal cut plans resulting in up to 10% material savings.

HoneycombOptimizer automatically considers two-sided cutting for laminated honeycomb (sheet flipping during the cutting process) and optimizes inventory management including use of remnants, as well as reducing time on machine setup and tool changing. Plataine’s software is said to have full visibility of the production floor’s overall performance, eliminates errors and drives process standardization to reach operational excellence.

Plataine says the HoneycombOptimizer increases factory material use while keeping an easy kitting process. Each kit is nested on its own, and the next kit begins right after the first one ends, ensuring an effective remnant strategy. An advanced learning algorithm runs each kit numerous times for quick run time.

Moreover, the company’s solution reportedly enables easy and intuitive part importing and has a standard integration with both CAD and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to consider all parameters while eliminating human errors. This holistic approach considers all elements in real time — HoneycombOptimizer determines which orders will be processed, when and which material will be cut by which machine.