Corrective Action Reports:
Corrective Action Reports, or CARs as we call them, are the results from the simulation. The CAR's contain all of the issues that need to be fixed in order for the die/design to be able to run in production and reach the stamper or customer goals.
The results of the first simulation (R1 CAR) will typically contain the greatest number of issues to be addressed. If all the reported issues from the R1 are fixed as requested, then the R2 report is typically green (cleared).
If an R2 report still has issues that need to be fixed, we may request a simple confirmation of changes, which is not a simulation but does allow us to proceed to the press setup package.
See another document that explains a Confirmation of Changes.
Videos:
T-SIM Services will include one full motion video of the entire die running production with every project. This is provided with the R1 deliverables.
When additional visuals would be helpful for communication, T-SIM service department will also include additional videos showcasing specific issues that need to be addressed / fixed.
Step Files:
Step files include fingers (grippers or shovels) positioned on the station panels at clamp-in-stop (pick-up position). We include a step file anytime changes are made to finger styles or finger positions (examples: changed gripper jaw swings, moved a finger to improve die clearance, changed the mount on a gripper).
Package Deliverables:
R1 Deliverables
- Corrective Action Reports (CAR's) are the simulation results put into an actionable format. The CARs are PDF format detailing any clearance or interference issues found in simulation and any alterations made to supplied automation.
- The designer is responsible to make design alterations based on the reported issues.
- If the designer is unable to make a change as suggested, we expect clear communication on how the change was made or why it was not.
R2 Deliverables
- Often, the R2 is a reporting showing everything has been cleared. If not, the same action will be taken by the designers to correct the reported issues.
Depending on the severity of the issues in the R2 report, T-SIM service may ask for a confirmation of changes or a full recheck simulation (additional cost may apply).
If the changes are minor and will not affect production, T-SIM will simply proceed to press setup package.
If the outstanding issues could affect production, then we will require
a confirmation of changes completed or a full recheck simulation.
Step File - If there is a Step file with your R2 deliverables, please replace the automation in your design with the CAD provided.
Press Setup Package:
The press setup package is a Step by Step Guide for setup that is provided directly to the stamper. Many of our stampers include T-SIM is their standards, and we provide custom press setup sheets designed for their specific equipment and employee skillsets.
Press Setup PDF (Steps 1-8 to setup a new tool)
Step File - The FINAL gripper selection and positions to be used for Automation Design
HLRO Support via phone or email (To make final tweaks to the recipe)
Launch support is included at no cost with new tooling transfer simulation services.
When T-SIM has good press information (T-SIM press template) and a completed customer intake for the stamper, then launch support is rarely needed. But the reality is that unless the press is fully verified by T-SIM, each new template requires some fine tuning during the first few jobs in order to tune-in the real-world equipment capabilities. This is a simple process to provide information about the job results.
NOTE: We also have a Press Room Version of T-SIM software which allows your internal team to make adjustments to the recipe without any risk to your tooling (It does NOT require CAD or CATIA and is easy to use right at the press.
For more information about T-SIM Press Room Version Software, click here