Graphic Human Machine Interface (HMI) capability enables operators to see how the machine is functioning and speeds local/remote diagnostics and troubleshooting

Manufacturing Tomorrow
September 2, 2021

Although the aerospace forging industry has been in existence for many decades, today’s forge press HMIs are enhancing production uptime and control. A Human-Machine Interface (HMI) is a user interface or dashboard that connects a person to a machine, or forging system. HMI are software applications that graphically present information to operators about the state of various processes in a format that looks like the actual machine or display panel. The information can be accessed locally (at the machine) or remotely (within the plant or at an offsite location) via PC, laptop, or smartphone. Continue reading.