Krones AG is in high demand worldwide as a specialist in process technology systems. They offer lines for the beverage industry and food producers, filling technology, packaging machines and IT solutions.
Challenge
Create the entire design process even more efficiently based on the existing 3D CAD system with regard to pipeline planning and production.
Success
With Smap3D Plant Design, the designer can already check if the pipes are machine bendable during the design process. There is no need for post-processing and correction! In addition, the number of new designs can be significantly reduced, even if the nominal pipe diameter is changed. In the field of soft drink lines , Krones AG is saving 3/4 of the work of one engineer. By automatically transferring data directly to the bending machines in the tube processing centre, the company gains additional valuable time.
"We are already reaping the benefits of Smap3D Plant Design shortly after implementation: Automated data transfer to CAD, ERP and other systems not only improves the efficiency and speed of day-to-day design work, but other departments also benefit from the solution since relevant data are provided early on for further planning and changes.
The plausibility checks and other functionalities in Smap3D Plant Design provide the designer with early information about whether changes in his planning are necessary and whether the pipes can be manufactured. Even the considerable expense of a redesign when changing the nominal pipe diameter is eliminated: Smap3D Plant Design adapts all other parameters that are needed to the newly entered value - the drawing can remain in use! An incredible savings potential!"
Volker Richter, Head of Mechanical and Process Engineering
Case study
To bend or not to bend - that is the question! (pdf)
Image source: KRONES AG
