Thagora OFF-LINE BASIC for CNC Cutting Workflow

Off-Line Basic workflow

The scanning, nesting and cutting & collecting are performed separately on different workstations. The hides required for one cutting job are manually selected and scanned. After the last hide is scanned, the Nesting Server starts the automatic multi-hide nesting. When the nesting job is approved, the hides are processed on the cutting machine.

Models The models are imported in the Thagora database. During the import procedure, the models are automatically checked for geometrical and consistency errors before using into the production. Conversion from different CAD systems and DXF formats is available. Leather receiving The leather is received and stored in the warehouse. All the information related to the received batches are stored in the Thagora database. Orders The customer orders are entered into the system. The automatic planning module optimizes the production by organizing the customer orders into the production orders. The production jobs are created and the required total area for each job is calculated. Hides picking and scanning The required hides number for one job are picked from the warehouse and the scanning process starts. The scanned hides of one job are stored on a separated horse and sent to the cutting area.

Nesting The Nesting Server starts the automatic multi-hide nesting on all the hides of the job. After the nesting is finished, the results must be approved manually or automatically. Cutting & Collecting The approved jobs are ready to be cut. The hides are processed one by one: lay the hide, cut and collect the parts. The hides laying and parts collecting processes are assisted by the video projection systems in order to achieve an increased productivity. The cut parts are collected on different boxes based on logistic criteria. The reusable waste are automatically cut, labelled and sent back to the warehouse. Different machine architecture are supported starting from a single static zone cutter, up to a twin cutter conveyor cutter or a 3 zones conveyor cutter. Quality control The quality control is performed on a separated station. The parts to be recut are declared in the system for reprocessing and a full traceability of the entire process.