Machine Monitoring System Based on MTConnect Technology

The modern manufacturing shop floor contains a variety of different types of machining equipment, each supporting different proprietary interfaces and communication protocols. This diversity has made it extremely challenging for shop managers to monitor and maintain their machines. Fortunately, the emerging MTConnect standard makes it possible for a monitoring system to accurately and consistently collect data from any MTConnect compatible machine, regardless of its brand or origin. This paper introduces a web-based machine monitoring system that provides data collection, analysis, and machine event notification for MTConnect compatible machines. This solution provides shop managers with the information needed to improve process efficiency on the shop floor, and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).