Machine Cabling:
The Digital Twin of the Cabling Reduces Material Costs and Increases Productivity
Are you tired of the guesswork that goes into managing your machine cabling? Well, say goodbye to trial and error! Digital twin technology enables you to precisely determine cable lengths early on in the process and order preassembled cables with confidence. With crystal-clear instructions, your assembly technicians can now work with plug-and-play ease when it comes to installing the cables. And the cherry on top? EPLAN provides full support for cabling your machines, thanks to their cutting-edge 3D CAD system for electrical engineering.
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Trial & Error for Machine Cabling: Can we please make it easier?
Planning the cables between machines and control cabinets can be a daunting task. Questions such as what cables to use, how to plan them, and how long they should be can make the process tedious. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for the planning to be carried out without precise specifications, leading to varying results and material waste. Additionally, surprises such as cut outs or drilled holes that are too small can slow down the assembly process if they were not considered during the planning phase. Without accurate 3D prototypes, achieving a uniform appearance for the cabling is nearly impossible.
3D Model of the Machine, Control Cabinet and Complete Cabling
All this is much easier with the right software! Electrotechnical 3D CAD systems such as EPLAN Harness proD make it possible to depict 3D components of machines, the cabling and the associated control cabinets. And it can be accomplished without any training on complex MCAD software. Once the electrical designs are complete, the 3D representation of the cabling can be transferred to a 3D MCAD system. This allows, for instance, collision checks to be run and the electrical design team can quickly clear up any issues as needed. The 3D model can also be used as a virtual prototype during ongoing assembly processes (see the film).
Digital Twin of the Machine Cabling: Advantages for Planning
- Plan and visualise cable routing, drill holes and cut outs
- Determine cable lengths during the planning process
- Order prefabricated cables from the manufacturer long before they will be installed
- Define clear specifications for assembly and clearly depict them
Digital Twin of the Machine Cabling: Advantages for Assembly
- 3D model available as a digital prototype for standardised cabling
- Prefabricated cables can easily be connected
- Trouble-free assembly and customer approval
- Reduced material consumption reduces production costs
Increased Productivity Via Prefabricated Cables
Designing components and cabling on a 3D model with clear specifications and preassembled cables makes installation simple, even for those with less experience. The digital depiction of your cabling allows for precise material requirements to be determined early on, making it easy to place orders for everything you need. Additionally, EPLAN offers an HTML export feature that allows assembly technicians to see exactly how engineers planned for the cables to be installed, ensuring a trouble-free installation process with early problem recognition and avoidance. This results in increased efficiency and higher quality throughout the entire process. According to EPLAN Product Manager Germany Lukas Menzel, "EPLAN Harness proD fundamentally changes the process of machine cabling and enables the efficient use and installation of prefabricated cables."
Increased Productivity Via Prefabricated Cables
Designing components and cabling on a 3D model with clear specifications and preassembled cables makes installation simple, even for those with less experience. The digital depiction of your cabling allows for precise material requirements to be determined early on, making it easy to place orders for everything you need. Additionally, EPLAN offers an HTML export feature that allows assembly technicians to see exactly how engineers planned for the cables to be installed, ensuring a trouble-free installation process with early problem recognition and avoidance. This results in increased efficiency and higher quality throughout the entire process. According to EPLAN Product Manager Germany Lukas Menzel, "EPLAN Harness proD fundamentally changes the process of machine cabling and enables the efficient use and installation of prefabricated cables."
