Component Innovations, Real-Time Tooling Tracking

Progressive Components is a developer and distributor of globally standard components and web-based mold monitoring innovations. At the company’s ninth K Show exhibition, additions include:

• Plate sequencing: Plate Retainers are a compact new method to pull parting lines in small- to medium-sized molds, and Plate Locks have seen the addition of a large Cam Bar for robust parting line actuation of large molds.
• Undercut release: C-Series UniLifters self-adjust to compensate for ejector plate misalignment and offer a click-in-place feature to make mold assembly straightforward.
• Mold handling: RhinoFeet eliminate wood beams and pallets and are available in 50-, 75- and 100-mm heights for over 12,000 kg strength per unit.
• Mold monitoring: High-temperature mold CounterViews are available in left- and right-hand versions for temperatures up to 190°C.

Progressive Components also announces the release of ProFile v4, a cloud-based tracking system designed for OEMs, molders and mold builders to organize and track tooling activity.

Along with housing info for molds, dies, machines and fixtures, ProFile can interface with Progressive’s CVe Monitors for complete real-time monitoring capabilities. Additionally, asset information can now be accessed from a QR code asset tag or the serial number off a Progressive CounterView cycle counter.

ProFile is said to deliver distinct features for different manufacturing roles and priorities. An OEM’s global tooling assets can have real-time visibility to performance and key metrics. Molders can track downtime and rejects to report OEE, as well as be assisted with preventive maintenance (PM) work orders and track spare parts inventory. And for supply chain data sharing, users can connect ProFile with existing ERP/MES systems using APIs and connect to report-generating platforms for custom reports.

The K Show runs October 19-26, 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany.