Vfactory Version 3.4 Operation Manual: - Fifth Edition

vFactory Version 3.
4
－第５
Operation Manual
- Fifth Edition -
Important Information
Thank you for purchasing Amada's vFactory.
This product is designed to collect information regarding the operating status of

Amada's processing machines in real time to help the user understand and
analyze the status of production at the factory.
This manual explains the operating method of each function provided by vFactory.
Read this manual before starting your system or whenever necessary during
operation.
December 2007
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Table of Contents
Page
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................2
1. Overview of vFactory......................................................................................1
2. System Configuration .....................................................................................2
3. Explanation of Functions ................................................................................3
3-1. Basic Operations ....................................................................................5
3-2. Window Layout.......................................................................................7
3-3. Virtual Factory ........................................................................................9
3-4. Daily Work ............................................................................................15
3-5. Details ..................................................................................................23
3-6. Various Management ...........................................................................57
3-7. System Settings ...................................................................................59
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1. Overview of vFactory
vFactory uses a network to automatically collect various information from the
machines operating in your factory, and makes your factory visible in three areas.
This visualization lets you understand the status of production, the processing
status of each machine, as well as other items, in real time.
(1) Overview of factory (2) Process result
General-purpose
machine
AMNC AMNC
connection unit
NT machine NT machine Non-NT machine
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2. System Configuration
vFactory connects to your factory's network and automatically collects various

information, such as operating information and process results, from PCL/AP100s
and various other machines.
This system is a web server, which means that the Internet Explorer browser that
comes standard with any Windows operating system can be used to view vFactory
information from other PCs. No special client software is needed to operate vFactory.
Customer's office vFactory

Server
PCL/AP100 vFactory
Software library Customer's PC
(vFactory view)
Customer's PC Customer's factory

(vFactory view)
Camera
AMNC vFactory 1 unit can be connected
AMNC Connection
vFactory
Connection software General-
software purpose
machine
connection
NT machine Non-NT unit
NT machine machine
Machine
monitoring
camera
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3. Explanation of Functions
3-1. Basic Operations

How to view vFactory
3-2. Window Layout
How to switch to the various windows, etc.
3-3. Virtual Factory

Explanation of the operation and functions
of Virtual Factory
3-4. Daily Work

of machine daily work
3-5. Details
of machine details
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3-6. Various Management
1) Consumables Management (EM/EML)
Explanation of the operation and functions of
consumables management
2) Stock Management (MARS)
MARS stock management
3-7. System Settings

1) Emergency Notification Setting
various settings for emergency notification
2) Various Settings
user registration and various standard settings

3-1. Basic Operations
1. Viewing vFactory
vFactory is viewed from IE (Internet Explorer on your PC).
Operation
(1) Start IE on your PC
(2) Input "http://mauiserver/vfs" in the address bar of IE.

(3) vFactory starts.

3-2. Window Layout
1. Layout of vFactory Window
The main window of vFactory consists of the main function buttons and content
display area.
The necessary functions will appear when any of the main function buttons are
selected or when a machine is selected in the content display area.
Main function
button area
Content display area

2. Two Subwindows
vFactory displays process information and machine information in separate
subwindows.
Process information
subwindow
View operation results and

processing results for each
process.
Machine information
subwindow
View operation results,

processing results,
consumables, etc.,
for each machine.

3-3. Virtual Factory
In the main window of vFactory, the customer's factory is displayed as a virtual
factory.
The virtual factory window displays the current operating status of the factory in
real time, which means that you can check the operating status of the factory
without checking with persons in charge who are working at different parts of the
factory.
Also, each machine connected to vFactory is displayed using colors and animations
that represent the condition of the machine at that particular point in time.
[Display of Customer's Factory Layout]
*vFactory displays the layout of your factory on a computer.

The machines that have the most significant impact on production are shown in
vFactory. (It is not an exact representation of your factory.)

3-3-1. Virtual Factory/Machine Status
1. Operating Status and Color
vFactory classifies machine status into five groups (Power OFF, Standby,
Planning, Working, Alarm), and shows the different statuses of machines using
different colors.
Definition of machine operating statuses (blanking process)

Model name Machine status Description Digital model display & graph display
Power OFF NC power OFF Gray Power OFF
Power ON NC power ON Machine color Standby
Changing tools Tool change door Yellow Setup

EM2510NT open
Automatic NC NC program running Green indicator Working

operation operation
Alarm active Strip error OT Red Alarm

Servo error, etc.
Stopped Stop button Red Alarm

Stopped from the
line
Power OFF Control power OFF Gray Power OFF
Power ON Control power ON Machine color Standby

ASR48M
Auto mode Line operation Green indicator Working

operation
Alarm active Single-part operation Red Alarm

error, Origin setup
error, OT, etc.

Model name Machine status Description Digital model display & graph display
Stopped Stop button Red Alarm
Definition of machine status colors (bending process)

Model Machine status Description Digital model display & graph display
name
Part not selected List window display Machine color Standby
Setup after selecting Bending order/tool Yellow Setup

HDS8025NT
a part setting Bend
Tryout
Bending Bending, 7 Green indicator Working

seconds until next operation
processing
Alarm active Tool pressure Red Alarm

resistance
exceeded
Servo error, etc.

2. Warning for Stopped/Setup Timeout
When the machine has been stopped or in the setup mode for a specified time, the
machine will blink on the vFactory window to notify to the factory manager or person
in charge that the machine has been stopped/in the setup mode for an extended
time so they can grasp the situation and act on it quickly.
Definition of machine blinking
10 minutes Blinks 1 cycle (2 seconds)
stopped once ON OFF (0.5 second) ON (1.5 seconds)
Repeat
1 cycle (3 seconds)
20 minutes Blinks
ON ON ON
stopped twice
ON (1.5 seconds) (1.5 seconds) (1.5 seconds)
Repeat
1 cycle (0.8 seconds)

30 minutes Continuous
OFF ON
or more blinking ON (0.4 second) (0.4 second)
Repeat
Explanation
The starting time of blinking, etc., can be changed using parameters.

3. Machine
By clicking a machine (connected to vFactory) in vFactory, you can check the
details of the machine, such as the current operating status and processing
information (AMNC machine).
Machine status
- Alarm
- Consumable
Processed item 3D drawing

The current machine status is displayed.
(1) Processed item: What has been processed until now (or until recently) is
displayed using a 3D drawing.
- Start/end time of processing
- Part information (unfolded dimensions/material name/thickness)
- Processed count
(2) Status: The current machine status (Working, Planning, Standby, Alarm,
Power Off) is displayed.
(3) Alarm: If an alarm is active, the details of the alarm are displayed.
(4) Consumable: When any consumable is due for inspection or
replacement, the details of the consumable are displayed.

3-4. Daily Work
The operation information collected by vFactory from various machines can be
viewed from the Daily Work menu to analyze the results from various viewpoints.
3-4-1. Daily Work by Process

- Process: The operating status of the machine in each process during
the specified time can be checked.
3-4-2. Daily Work by Machine
- Machine: The operating status of the specified machine during the
specified period can be checked.
3-4-3. Benchmark
- Process: The work-rate on the day can be checked for each process.

Operation
(1) Select the vFactory main function button Daily Work.

(2) Select the submenu Daily Work - Process or Machine.
– To view the daily work of machines for each process, select Process.
– To view the daily work of each machine, select Machine.
* You can check the details by referring to the daily work for the Machine.

3-4-1. Daily Work by Process
The machine operating statuses in each process during the specified period can
be checked.
Machine statuses are analyzed using the following three calculation methods:
1. Status: The cumulative operating time of each machine in each process

during the specified period can be checked.
2. Ratio: The cumulative work-rate of each machine in each process during
the specified period can be checked.
3. History: The daily operating status of each machine in each process can
be checked.
By analyzing the load balance of each machine during operation, you can take
appropriate measures to prevent jobs from being concentrated on a specific
machine. (Load distribution)
Causes of low machine work-rates include frequent planning or alarms and
inefficient processing. It is possible to check whether or not these situations
apply to a particular machine.

Operation
(2) (3)
(1) (4)
(1) Select the process you want to analyze.

(2) Specify the analysis method in the Operation menu.
(3) Input search conditions in the search condition input area.
(4) Select Total up.

3-4-2. Daily Work by Machine
You can view the operating status of the specified machine during the specified
period.
Machine statuses are analyzed using the following three calculation methods:
1. Status: The cumulative operating time of the machine during the specified
period can be checked.
2. Ratio: The cumulative work-rate of the machine during the specified
3. History: The daily operating status of the machine can be checked.
How the machine load changes with manufacturing instructions can be checked,
and this information can be used to check the load allowance of the machine.
One cause of low work-rates for machines is frequent planning or alarms. It is
possible to check whether or not this situation is applicable.

Operation
(1) (2)
(4) (3)
(1) Select the machine you want to analyze.

(2) Specify the analysis method in the Operation menu.
(3) Input search conditions in the search condition input area.
(4) Select Total up.

3-4-3. Benchmark
The level of the day's machine work-rate in comparison with the standard can be
determined for each process.
Standard: The work-rate (%) corresponding to the operating time/work

hours value pre-registered under system settings is displayed.
Actual result: The work-rate since the morning of the current day is displayed
in real time. (Current operating time/current power ON time)
Judgment: Good, Warning or Action is displayed as the judgment result
according to the judgment threshold pre-registered under system
settings.
If the above judgment is not ideal, conduct analysis in vFactory or using other
systems to check the reason for the low work-rate, or check the status with the
person in charge, to resolve the problem quickly.

3-5. Details
The processing result information collected by vFactory from various machines
can be viewed from the Daily Work menu to analyze the results from various
viewpoints.
3-5-1. Details by Process

- Process: The processing result statuses of machines during the
specified period can be checked for each process.
3-5-2. Details by Machine
- Machine: The processing result status of the specified machine during
the specified period can be checked.
3-5-3. Benchmark
- Machine: Processing result time can be checked for each part.

Operation
(1) Select the vFactory main function button Details.
(2) Select the submenu Details - Process or Machine.

– To view the details of machines for each process, select Process.
– To view the details of each machine, select Machine.
* You can check the details by referring to the details for the Machine.

3-5-1. Details by Process
The processing statuses (processing results) of AMNC machines during the
specified period can be checked for each process.
History
Details
The processing statuses (processing results) of machines are analyzed for each
process using the following two methods:
1. History: The parts processed during the specified period and

dates/times can be checked using a graph.
1) By program
2) By part
2. Details: A list of results is displayed for parts processed during the
specified period.
The displayed content can be exported in CSV format to create
a summary using Excel, etc.
You can also include the part names in this window in search
items to check whether the processing of a target part has
finished or not.
1) By program (overview)
2) By program (details)
3) By part

Operation Search condition settings
(2) (4)
(1) (3)
(6)
(5)
(1) Select the process you want to display from the process selection pull-down
menu.
(2) Select either Program or Parts.

Selection: Program (The result is displayed for the NC program corresponding to the
processed sheet.)
Parts (The result is displayed for each part included in the sheet.)
(3) To find a program name whose result you want to check, input part of the
program name.
You can choose to display only the results of programs whose name
contains the input text.
Example. To check the results of A2402241-00 and A2402861-ZZ,
input A2402 and search.
* * cannot be used.
(4) Input the Start and End of the desired period.

Alternatively, display the calendar using the adjacent calendar icon and
select a date.
(5) Select the type of analysis display.

Process: History (A time-series trend of processing results during the specified
period is displayed.)
Details (A list of processing results during the specified period)
(6) Click Total up.

1. History - By Process -
1) Displaying the history by program
(3)
(1)
(2)
Explanation of
the window
(1) The result history (date/time) of the processing program executed during
the specified period is displayed as a graph for each process.
(Processing results of multiple machines can be checked together.)
- Program number
- Process time
- Processed quantity
- Processed period (graph display)
(2) The number of programs matching the calculation conditions is displayed.
(3) If there are 10 or more matching programs, multiple pages are displayed.
You can switch the displayed page using the page numbers.

2) Displaying the history by part
(3)
(1)
(2)
Explanation of
the window
(1) The result history (date/time) of parts included in the processing program
executed during the specified period is displayed as a graph for each process.
(Processing results of multiple machines can be checked together.)
- Program number
- Process time
- Part number
- 3D drawing
(2) The numbers of programs and parts matching the calculation conditions
are displayed.
(3) If there are 10 or more matching parts, multiple pages are displayed.

2. Details - By Process -
1) Displaying the processing overview by program
(3) (5) (4)
(1)
(2)

Explanation of
the window
(1) The result list of each processing program executed during the specified
period is displayed for each process.
- Date
- Program number
- Machine
- Start time/End time
- Qty. (Number of pieces successfully processed using the NC program)
- Defect Qty. (Number of pieces whose processing with the NC program was aborted)
- Actual Time (Cumulative processing time after starting of NC)
- Actual Time/Sheet (Average process time per sheet)
- Alarm time (Time during which an alarm was active while the NC program was running)
- Setup time
- Material name
- Num. of tools in use
- Comment
(3) Select the program whose result data you want to export (in CSV format).
(Select the check box.)
You can also use Select all or De-select.
(4) You can use the Output csv button to output the result data of the
selected program in CSV format. The output destination must be specified
each time.
* If 100 or more records are displayed in the search result list, no check box is
displayed. Clicking Output csv outputs all records.

Analysis by process / Processing overview by program / CSV output data
You can output the processing results of all connected machines in the selected process on a
sheet-by-sheet basis for creation of a result summary using Excel, etc.
File name: sheetsummary.csv * Processing result information for a group of

consecutive programs
Sequence No. Machine name Program number Start date Start time End date End time
0 EM2510NT EM-AR703IN 2007/10/25 8:05:40 2007/10/25 8:51:15
1 EM2510NT EM-HRH801SK 2007/10/25 8:59:38 2007/10/25 9:42:26
2 EMZ3510PDC EM-RM86LFKI 2007/10/25 9:51:28 2007/10/25 9:52:51
3 EMZ3510PDC EM-RMK160BB 2007/10/25 10:22:40 2007/10/25 10:24:44
Control number
Qty Defect Actual Actual Num. of

Alarm Setup Materia Thickn
Qty. Time time/Sheet tools Material size X
time time l name ess
in use
2 0:42:08 0:21:04 0:00:27 0:00:00 9 SPC1.6 1.6 2438
5 2 0:19:58 0:03:36 0:00:31 0:00:00 6 SPC1.6 1.6 2438
1 0:00:59 0:00:59 0:00:04 0:00:00 7 SPC2.3 2.3 2438
1 0:01:27 0:01:27 0:00:07 0:00:00 7 SPC1.2 1.2 2438
Process time corresponding Alarm time from the first processing until
to the Qty. when the last processing was completed.
Program
Material size Y
comment
1219
1219
1219
1219

2) Displaying the processing details by program
(1)
(3)
(4)
(2)

Explanation of
the window
(1) When Details is clicked on the Details - Overview window, detailed results
for each program are displayed.
(2) A list of results for each processing program executed during the specified
period is displayed.
- Date
- Program number
- Machine
- Setup time
- Material name
- Comment
each time.

The CSV details are output as ZIP format compressed data.
The following three files are stored inside.
You can output the processing results of all connected machines in the selected
process on a sheet-by-sheet basis for creation of a result summary using Excel, etc.
(1) File name: sheetdetails.csv * Processing result details for each sheet
Sequence
Machine name Schedule Program number Start date Start time End date
No.
0 EM2510NT EM-AR703IN 2005/8/1 8:05:40 2005/8/1
1 EM2510NT EM-AR703IN 2005/8/1 8:30:11 2005/8/1
2 EMZ3510PDC EM-HRH801SK 2005/8/1 8:59:38 2005/8/1
3 EMZ3510PDC EM-HRH801SK 2005/8/1 9:05:51 2005/8/1
Control number Schedule name on the AMNC
Planned Defect Actual Actual Alarm Alarm

End time Qty. Mode Speed
Qty. Qty. Time time/Sheet time details
8:27:11 1 1 0 PROGRAM 0:21:04 0:21:04 F2 0:00:27
8:51:15 1 1 0 PROGRAM 0:21:04 0:21:04 F2 0:00:00
9:01:43 1 1 0 DNC 0:01:38 0:01:38 F1 0:00:06
9:07:36 1 1 0 DNC 0:01:45 0:01:45 F1 0:00:00
Qty. Processed Qty. Aborted Qty. Alarm time during

processing

Setup Num. of Tool Num. of tools Material Material Material
Thickness Comment
time Setup in use name size X size Y
0:00:00 0 9 SPC1.6 1.6 2438 1219
0:00:00 0 9 SPC1.6 1.6 2438 1219
0:00:00 0 6 SPC1.6 1.6 2438 1219
0:00:00 0 6 SPC1.6 1.6 2438 1219
(2) File name: sheetparts.csv * Information about parts laid out on the sheet
Sequence No. Sequence Part size Part Located Part

Part name Solid Model name
completed No. X size Y quantity comment
0 0 A0804000-H 110.5 656 8 A0804000-H.bmp
0 1 A0804001-ZZ 110.5 656 12 A0804001-ZZ.bmp
0 2 A6660100-ZZ 1310 65.5 2 A6660100-ZZ.bmp
1 0 A0804012-ZZ 110.5 656 8 A0804012-ZZ.bmp
1 1 A6660155-ZZ 1310 65.5 2 A6660155-ZZ.bmp
Part control number Number of parts laid

for each sheet out on one sheet.
Sequence number for sheetdetails.csv

(This number is used to associate the program number and part name.)
sheetdetails.csv file
Sequence No. Machine name Schedule Program number Machine Start date Start time
0
EM-AR703IN EM2510NT 2005/8/1 8:05:40
1 EM-AR703IN EM2510NT 2005/8/1 8:30:11
2 EM-HRH801SK EMZ3510PDC 2005/8/1 8:59:38
3 EM-HRH801SK EMZ3510PDC 2005/8/1 9:05:51

(3) File name: usetools.csv * Information about tools used for each sheet
Sequence No. Sequence Range Auto index Usage
T No. Hits Plan result Shape
completed No. size flag
0 0 129 1 56 none 1 1
0 1 331 1 10 none 1 1
0 2 134 1 10 none 1 1
0 3 336 1 45 none 1 1
Sequence number for sheetdetails.csv Number of hits per sheet for each tool
sheetdetails.csv file
Sequence Machine Program

Schedule Machine Start date Start time
No. name number
0
EM-AR703IN EM2510NT 2005/8/1 8:05:40
1 EM-AR703IN EM2510NT 2005/8/1 8:30:11
X Process Tooling Shape

Y R Clearance Air-Blower M-code
Angle Angle Sub-code
5 5 0 0 0 0.2 0 0 500
5.5 5.5 0 0 0 0.2 0 1 500
6.2 6.2 0 0 0 0.2 0 1 500
6 6 0 0 0 0.15 0 0 500
Tool Mng. Name Slotting Name Die Mng. name Tool comment

Displaying the processing details by part
(3) (4)
(1)
(2)
Explanation of
the window
(1) A list of parts included in the processing program executed during the
specified period is displayed for each process.
-Date
-Part name
-Processed quantity
-Actual time
-Actual time/piece
-Program number
-Machine
-Start time/End time
-Part comment
-Prg. comment

are displayed.
(Select the check box.) You can also use Select all or De-select.
selected part in CSV format. The output destination must be specified
each time.
(1) File name: sheetsummary.csv * Result information for processed parts

Sequence Processed End time
Part No: quan tity Program number Start date Start time End date
No.
0 EM-AR703IN 12 EM-AR703IN 2005/8/1 8:05:40 2005/8/1 8:51:15
1 EM-HRH801SK 11 EM-HRH801SK 2005/8/1 8:59:38 2005/8/1 9:42:26
2 EM-RM86LFKI 1 EM-RM86LFKI 2005/8/1 9:51:28 2005/8/1 9:52:51
3 EM-RMK160BB 3 EM-RMK160BB 2005/8/1 10:22:40 2005/8/1 11:12:27
Control number Number of Program number corresponding

processed parts to the processed part
End date End time
2005/8/1 8:51:15
2005/8/1 9:42:26
2005/8/1 9:52:51
2005/8/1 11:12:27

3-5-2. Details by Machine
The result of processed parts on the specified AMNC machine during the specified
History
Details

The processing status (processing result) of each machine is analyzed using the
following two methods:
1. History: The parts processed during the specified period and

dates/times can be checked using a graph.
1) By program
2) By part
2. Details: A list of results is displayed for parts processed during the
specified period.
The displayed content can be exported in CSV format to create
a summary using Excel, etc.
By specifying a machine, you can check the processing result of
the machine during a specific period.
You can also use the 3D drawing to see if many parts of complex
shapes or simple shapes have been processed.
1) By program (overview)
2) By program (details)
3) By part

Operation Search condition settings
(2)
(3) (4)
(1)
(6) (5)
(1) Select the machine you want to display from the machine selection
pull-down menu.
(2) Select either Program or Parts.

Selection: Program (The result is displayed for the NC program corresponding to the
processed sheet.)
Parts (The result is displayed for each part included in the sheet.)
(3) To find a program name whose result you want to check, input part of the
program name.
You can choose to display only the results of programs whose name
contains the input text.
Example. To check the results of A2402241-00 and A2402861-ZZ, input
A2402 and search.
* * cannot be used.
(4) Input the Start and End of the desired period.
Alternatively, display the calendar using the adjacent calendar icon and
select a date.
(5) Select the type of analysis display.
Process: History (A time-series trend of processing results is displayed.)
Details (Processing result list)
(6) Click Total up.

1. History - By Machine –
1) Displaying the history by program
(3)
(1)
(2)
Explanation of
the window
(1) A results graph of the processing program executed during the specified
- Program number
- Process time
- Processed period (graph display)
(3) If there are 10 or more matching programs, multiple pages are displayed.

2) Displaying the history by part
(3)
(1)
(2)
Explanation of
the window
(1) The result history (date/time) of parts included in the processing program
executed during the specified period is displayed as a graph for each
machine.
- Program number
- Process time
- Part number
- 3D drawing
are displayed.
(3) If there are 10 or more matching parts, multiple pages are displayed.

2. Details - By Machine -
1) Displaying the processing overview by program
(3) (5) (4)
(1)
(2)
Explanation of
the window
(1) The result list of each processing program executed during the specified
- Date
- Program number
- Setup time
- Material name
- Comment

(4) You can use the Output csv button to output the result data of the selected
program in CSV format. The output destination must be specified each time.
Analysis by machine / Processing overview by program / CSV output data

You can output the processing results of the selected machine on a sheet-by-sheet basis for
creation of a result summary using Excel, etc.
(1) File name: sheetsummary.csv * Processing result information for a group of

consecutive programs
Sequence No. Program number Start date Start time End date End time Qty. Defect Qty.
0 EM-AR703IN 2005/8/1 8:05:40 2005/8/1 8:51:15 2
1 EM-HRH801SK 2005/8/1 8:59:38 2005/8/1 9:42:26 5 2
2 EM-RM86LFKI 2005/8/1 9:51:28 2005/8/1 9:52:51 1
3 EM-RMK160BB 2005/8/1 10:22:40 2005/8/1 10:24:44 1
Num. of Num. of
Actual Prc. Alarm Setup Material Material Material
Actual Time Tool tools in Thickness Comment
Time/Sheet time time name size X size Y
Setup use
0:42:08 0:21:04 0:00:27 0:00:00 0 9 SPC1.6 1.6 2438 1219
0:19:58 0:03:36 0:00:31 0:00:00 0 6 SPC1.6 1.6 2438 1219
0:00:59 0:00:59 0:00:04 0:00:00 0 7 SPC2.3 2.3 2438 1219
0:01:27 0:01:27 0:00:07 0:00:00 0 7 SPC1.2 1.2 2438 1219
Process time Alarm time from the first processing until

corresponding to the Qty. when the last processing was completed.

2) Displaying the processing details by program
(1)
(3)
(4)
(2)
Explanation of
the window
(1) When Details is clicked on the Details - Overview window, detailed results
for each program are displayed.
(2) A list of results for each processing program executed during the specified
- Date
- Program number
- Setup time

- Material name
- Comment
each time.
The CSV details are output as ZIP format compressed data.

The following three files are stored inside.
You can output the processing results of the selected machine on a

sheet-by-sheet basis for creation of a result summary using Excel, etc.
(1) File name: sheetdetails.csv * Processing result details for each sheet
Sequence No. Machine name Schedule Program number Start date Start time End date End time
0 EM-AR703IN 2005/8/1 8:05:40 2005/8/1 8:27:11
1 EM-AR703IN 2005/8/1 8:30:11 2005/8/1 8:51:15
2 EM-HRH801SK 2005/8/1 8:59:38 2005/8/1 9:01:43
3 EM-HRH801SK 2005/8/1 9:05:51 2005/8/1 9:07:36
Control number Schedule name on the AMNC

Planned Defect Actual Actual Alarm Alarm details
Qty. Mode Speed
Qty. Qty. Time Time/Sheet time
Line stopped
1 1 0 PROGRAM 0:21:04 0:21:04 F2 0:00:27
(LUL)
1 1 0 PROGRAM 0:21:04 0:21:04 F2 0:00:00
1 1 0 DNC 0:01:38 0:01:38 F1 0:00:06
1 1 0 DNC 0:01:45 0:01:45 F1 0:00:00
Processed Qty. Aborted Qty. Alarm time during processing
Num. of Tool Num. of tools Material

Setup time Thickness Material size X Material size Y Comment
Setup in use name
0:00:00 0 9 SPC1.6 1.6 2438 1219
0:00:00 0 9 SPC1.6 1.6 2438 1219
0:00:00 0 6 SPC1.6 1.6 2438 1219
0:00:00 0 6 SPC1.6 1.6 2438 1219

(2) File name: sheetparts.csv * Information about parts laid out on the sheet
Sequence No. Sequence Located
Part name Part size X Part size Y Solid Model name
completed No. quantity
0 0 A0804000-H 110.5 656 8 A0804000-H.bmp
0 1 A0804001-ZZ 110.5 656 12 A0804001-ZZ.bmp
0 2 A6660100-ZZ 1310 65.5 2 A6660100-ZZ.bmp
1 0 A0804012-ZZ 110.5 656 8 A0804012-ZZ.bmp
1 1 A6660155-ZZ 1310 65.5 2 A6660155-ZZ.bmp
Part control number for each sheet Number of parts laid out on one sheet.
Sequence number for sheetdetails.csv

(This number is used to associate the program number and part name.)
sheetdetails.csv
Sequence Machine
Schedule Program number Start date Start time End date End time
No. name
0 EM-AR703IN 2005/8/1 8:05:40 2005/8/1 8:27:11
1 EM-AR703IN 2005/8/1 8:30:11 2005/8/1 8:51:15
2 EM-HRH801SK 2005/8/1 8:59:38 2005/8/1 9:01:43
3 EM-HRH801SK 2005/8/1 9:05:51 2005/8/1 9:07:36

(3) File name: usetools.csv * Information about tools used for each sheet
Sequence No. Sequence Range Auto index Plan

T No. Hits Shape
completed No. size flag result Usage
0 0 129 1 56 none 1
0 1 331 1 10 none 1
0 2 134 1 10 none 1
0 3 336 1 45 none 1
Sequence number for sheetdetails.csv Number of hits per sheet for each tool
sheetdetails.csv
Sequence Machine Start End
Schedule Program number Start date End date
No. name time time
0
EM-AR703IN 2005/8/1 8:05:40 2005/8/1 8:27:11
1 EM-AR703IN 2005/8/1 8:30:11 2005/8/1 8:51:15
Process Tooling Shape

X Y R Clearance Air-Blower M-code
Angle Angle Sub-code
5 5 0 0 0 0.2 0 0 500
5.5 5.5 0 0 0 0.2 0 1 500
6.2 6.2 0 0 0 0.2 0 1 500
6 6 0 0 0 0.15 0 0 500
Tool Mng. Name Slotting Name Die Mng. name Tool comment

3) Displaying the processing details by part
(3)
(4)
(1)
(2)
Explanation of
the window
(1) A list of parts included in the processing program executed during the
specified period is displayed for each machine.
- Date
- Part name
- Actual time
- Actual time/piece
- Program number
- Start time
- End time
- Part comment
- Prg. comment

are displayed.
You can use the Output csv button to output the result data of the selected part
in CSV format. The output destination must be specified each time.
You can output the processing result of each part in the sheet for the selected
machine for creation of a result summary using Excel, etc.
(1) File name: sheetsummary.csv * Result information for processed parts

Sequence Actula Actual time Program Start Start End
Part number Qty. End time
No. time time/piece number date time date
0 EM-AR703IN 12 8:51:15 8:51:15 EM-AR703IN 2005/8/1 8:05:40 2005/8/1 8:51:15
1 EM-HRH801SK 11 9:42:26 9:42:26 EM-HRH801SK 2005/8/1 8:59:38 2005/8/1 9:42:26
2 EM-RM86LFKI 1 9:52:51 9:52:51 EM-RM86LFKI 2005/8/1 9:51:28 2005/8/1 9:52:51
3 EM-RMK160BB 3 11:12:27 11:12:27 EM-RMK160BB 2005/8/1 10:22:40 2005/8/1 11:12:27
Control number Number of Program number corresponding

processed parts to the processed part
Part comment Prg. comment
EM-AR703IN
EM-HRH801SK
EM-RM86LFKI
EM-RMK160BB

3-5-3. Benchmark
1) Blanking machine
The result is compared against the standard value to determine the result of
blanking for each part.
By specifying a part name, you can check the total blanking time for each part.
Standard
Rusult
Judgement

Standard: The past average of each part is displayed as the standard.
Result: The processing results over the past several days are displayed
for each process, so you can check whether the processing time
of this operation is acceptable or not.
according to the judgment threshold pre-registered under system
settings.
If the judgment does not meet expectations, you can compare the processing cost
in the estimate submitted when the order was received, against the actual
processing time.
This way, you can review the estimate amount or perform appropriate setup.

2) Bending machine
The result of bending using the NT bender is compared against the standard value
(Dr. ABE, repeat) to make a judgment.
By specifying a part name, you can check the total bending time for each part.
Standard
Rusult

Standard: With a new product, the standard Dr. ABE estimate data is
displayed. With a repeat product, the past processing average is
displayed as the standard.
Result: The processing results over the past several days are displayed
for each process, so you can check whether the processing time
of this operation is acceptable or not.
according to the judgment threshold pre-registered under various
settings.
If the judgment does not meet expectations, you can compare the processing cost
in the estimate submitted when the order was received against the actual
processing time.
This way, you can review the estimate amount or perform appropriate setup.

3-6. Various Management
The use conditions and inspection timings of consumables on EM/EML machines
can be checked.

Multiple tap: The number of uses can be checked for a group of 8 taps,
and the tap inspection/replacement timings are reported
according to the preset counts.
Tapping III tool: The tap inspection/replacement timings are reported

according to the preset counts (oil change, maintenance
timing), based on the number of uses.
Standard tool: The inspection timing, etc., can be reported by registering

the tools you particularly want to manage the hit count for.
Inspect/replace: Good, Warning or Action is displayed as the judgment

result according to the judgment threshold pre-registered
under various settings.
If any of the above settings are exceeded, the machine in vFactory changes to
orange to report this issue.
This way, product defects and other problems due to inspection errors can
eliminated.

3-7. System Settings
This function button is used to change the settings of various functions provided in
vFactory.
3-7-1. Emergency Notification Setting (E-mail Recipient)

- Set whether or not to send notifications generated by machines via e-mail.
1) Overview of emergency notification function
2) Setting of notification conditions by the e-mail recipient
3-7-2. Various Settings (vFactory Manager)
- Set the various function parameters of vFactory.
1) Registering a new user or event for emergency notification
2) Registering various standard values

Operation
(1) Select the vFactory main function button System settings.

(2) Select the displayed user, input the password, and then click OK.
(1)
(2)

3-7-1. Emergency Notification Setting (E-mail Recipient)
1) Overview of emergency notification function
If an emergency situation occurs on any machine connected to vFactory, the
details of the emergency are reported to a cellular phone or PC via e-mail.
The notification schedule function can be used to send notification only when
necessary.
Cellular phone
mail
E-mail
Error

- Machine status and emergency notification timing
E-mail notification is sent if the machine status is not reset within the specified
time.
Model
Machine status Description Digital model display & graph display E-mail notification
name
Power OFF
notification (Standard
setting: 1 minute
later)
Standby
Power ON NC power ON Machine color No setup
Tool change
Changing tools Yellow Setup No setup
EM2510NT door open
Automatic NC NC program Green

Operation No setup
operation running indicator
operation
Strip error OT Alarm notification

Alarm active Servo error, Red Alarm (Standard setting: 5
etc. minutes later)
Stop button Alarm notification

Stopped Stopped from Red Alarm (Standard setting: 5
the line minutes later)
Control power
Power OFF Gray Power OFF No setup
OFF
Control power
Power ON Machine color Standby No setup
ON
Line operation start

notification (Standard
Auto mode Line operation Green indicator Operation
setting: 30 seconds
ASR48M operation
later)
Single-part
Alarm notification
operation error Red Alarm
Alarm active (Standard setting: 5
Origin setup
minutes later)
error, OT, etc.
Alarm notification
Stopped Stop button Red Alarm (Standard setting: 5
minutes later)
- Timing of emergency notification e-mail

The finished status of unmanned line operation can be checked from the e-mail
status notification from vFactory.
(1) Notification of successful completion

(The schedule operation has completed successfully and the power was
turned off automatically.)
Successful Power
completion OFF
Scheduled operation Standby
Power OFF
ASR48M
Processing Processing Processing Power OFF

EM2510NT
Standby Standby Standby
First
1 minute notification
Power OFF

(2) Notification of alarm on the processing machine
(An alarm occurred on the EM2510NT during scheduled operation and the
power was turned off automatically.)
Power
OFF
Scheduled operation
Power OFF
ASR48M
error
Strip
Processing Processing Alarm Power OFF

EM2510NT
Standby
5 minutes First 1 minute Second
notification notification
Alarm Power OFF
* A Power OFF notification from a processing machine after an Alarm notification from the machine indicates that
the schedule has not completed successfully.
(3) Notification of alarm on the line

(An alarm occurred on the ASR48M during schedule operation and the power
was turned off automatically.)
Power
Pickup OFF
error Alarm
Scheduled operation Power OFF
ASR48M
5 minutes First
notification
Alarm
Processing Processing Power OFF
EM2510NT
Standby Standby
1 minute Second
notification
Power OFF
* A Power OFF notification from a processing machine after an Alarm notification from a line
indicates that the schedule has not completed successfully.

(4) Notification of resumption after alarm
(An alarm occurred on the ASR48M during scheduled operation, after which
the alarm has been reset.)
Alarm
reset
Pickup
error
Scheduled operation Alarm Scheduled operation
Standby
ASR48M
Second
5 minutes First 30 seconds
notification Line
notification
Operation Start
Alarm
Processing
Processing Processing
EM2510NT
Standby Standby
* A Line Operation Start notification after an Alarm notification indicates that another person in charge has reset
the alarm and resumed the schedule operation.

2) Setting of notification conditions by the e-mail recipient
The e-mail notification function of vFactory allows the person receiving an
e-mail to enable/disable the notification setting easily.
What is notified and when notification is sent can be selected according to
the operating situation of the day.
Operation
(1) Click System settings.

(2) When User is clicked, the password input window appears. Input the
registered password, and then click OK.
(3) Click the event tab of notification items and select the item you want to
enable e-mail notification for.

(4) Click the schedule tab and set the time period during which you want to
receive e-mail notification.
After the following items have been set, click Register to complete the
settings.
To cancel notification, access the window as the user and clear the Event
notice check box, and then click Register.

3-7-2. Various Settings (vFactory Manager)
1) Registering a new user or event for emergency notification
To enable emergency notification e-mail from vFactory, the vFactory Manager
must register the e-mail address of the person who will receive an emergency
notification first, as well as what is notified.
Operation

(2) When Manager is clicked, the password input window appears. Input the
* The default password is admin.

(3) Register a new user to receive an e-mail.
Click New user at the bottom of

the window.
Input user information, and

then click Register.
-User name
-E-mail address
-Password (4 or more
alphanumeric characters)
* After the e-mail address, click

the Send test email button to
check that a notification is
sent.
The new user has been registered.

(4) Register the item to notify to the newly registered user.
Click Event setup at the bottom

of the window.
When users and notification items

are displayed, check the desired
items for each person, and then
click Register.
* Select what to notify to each

e-mail recipient based on the
model for which the recipient is
responsible.
The notification items have been

registered.

2) Registering various standard values
Register the work-rate, standard values for consumables, and result judgment
thresholds for each machine.
For the machine work-rate, 2 standard values can be set; one for Amada and
one for the customer.
Operation

(2) When Manager is clicked, the password input window appears. Input the
* The default password is admin.
(3) Click Std. settings at the bottom of the window.

(4) When a list of machines and current settings appears, click the machine
you want to change. The settings window appears.
Use the change button at the top of the window to switch between the
Amada and customer standards.

2)-1 Setting standard values for machines
Set standard values and thresholds for determining the acceptability of
work-rates for the standard machine values. Input the various values, and
then click Register.
Blanking machine
Bending machine
- Operating time: Input the target operating time for the applicable
machine within the work hours.
- Work hours: Input the work hours a day for the applicable machine.
- Work-rate: The work-rate is displayed automatically based on the
operating time and work hours.
- Threshold for machine efficiency decision: Judgment is made based on the

rate of shortage of the actual work-rate with respect to the
target work-rate.
Warning: Input the rate at which a Warning judgment will be made due to
a low work-rate. (Standard setting: 70%)
Action: Input the rate at which an Action judgment will be made due to a
low work-rate. (Standard setting: 50%)
-Part process time excess ratio: Judgment is made based on the rate of
substantial excess of the actual bending time with respect
to the standard time. (New: Dr. ABE time / Repeat:
Average of past 10 operations)
Warning: Input the rate at which a Warning judgment will be made due to
an excess time. (Standard setting: 150%)
Action: Input the rate at which an Action judgment will be made due to
an excess time. (Standard setting: 300%)

2)-2 Setting standard values for parts
Regarding standard part values, the target bending time of new/repeat part
processing using a bender can be set manually as standard values.
This way, the man-hours presented in an estimate, etc., can be compared
against the actual time.
-New part: Input the part name by selecting New, and then input the
standard bending time.
-Repeat part: After inputting the part name, click Search. From the list of
displayed parts, click the name of the part you want to set a
target time for, and then input the standard time.

2)-3 Setting standard values for consumables management
Set inspection/replacement timings for consumables on EM and EML
machines.
- Multiple taps
Set inspection/maintenance timings for multiple tap consumables.

[Consumables]
Set inspection/maintenance timings based on the number of times each

tap chip is used.
[Tap chip]

- Tapping III
Settings regarding addition, disposal and removal of tool units are made.
[Tool unit]
Inspection based on the number of times each consumable or tap chip of

the tool unit is used.
-Set the replacement timing.
[Consumables]

- Standard tool
A list of tools that have been used in the past is displayed. (Search can be
performed using ---for all search items.) Set the inspection/grinding timing
for the tool you want to manage in this list.
[Tool list]
Set the hit count corresponding to the inspection/grinding timing of the tool
you want to manage.
[Selected tool]

- Machine
Set the inspection timing for each maintenance item such as changing
grease or oil.
[Maintenance item]

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2. System Configuration .....................................................................................2

3. Explanation of Functions ................................................................................3

3-1. Basic Operations ....................................................................................5

3-2. Window Layout.......................................................................................7

3-3. Virtual Factory ........................................................................................9

3-4. Daily Work ............................................................................................15

3-5. Details ..................................................................................................23

3-6. Various Management ...........................................................................57

3-7. System Settings ...................................................................................59

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(1) Overview of factory (2) Process result

NT machine NT machine Non-NT machine

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vFactory connects to your factory's network and automatically collects various

Customer's office vFactory

Customer's PC Customer's factory

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3-1. Basic Operations

3-3. Virtual Factory

3-4. Daily Work

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3-7. System Settings

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vFactory is viewed from IE (Internet Explorer on your PC).

(1) Start IE on your PC

(2) Input "http://mauiserver/vfs" in the address bar of IE.

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Content display area

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View operation results and

View operation results,

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[Display of Customer's Factory Layout]

*vFactory displays the layout of your factory on a computer.

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Definition of machine operating statuses (blanking process)

Power ON NC power ON Machine color Standby

Changing tools Tool change door Yellow Setup

Automatic NC NC program running Green indicator Working

Alarm active Strip error OT Red Alarm

Stopped Stop button Red Alarm

Power OFF Control power OFF Gray Power OFF

Power ON Control power ON Machine color Standby

Auto mode Line operation Green indicator Working

Alarm active Single-part operation Red Alarm

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Definition of machine status colors (bending process)

Part not selected List window display Machine color Standby

Setup after selecting Bending order/tool Yellow Setup

Bending Bending, 7 Green indicator Working

Alarm active Tool pressure Red Alarm

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Definition of machine blinking

10 minutes Blinks 1 cycle (2 seconds)

stopped once ON OFF (0.5 second) ON (1.5 seconds)

1 cycle (0.8 seconds)

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