How can a production management electronic Kanban system achieve real-time visualization of OEE and yield in injection molding workshops through preset standard templates?
Publish Time: 2026-01-21
In today's rapidly evolving smart manufacturing landscape, injection molding workshops, as typical discrete manufacturing units, face management pain points such as opaque equipment status, delayed production progress, and difficulty in tracing quality fluctuations. Traditional paper reports or Excel statistics are not only inefficient but also unable to support rapid decision-making. The production management electronic Kanban system, with its modular design, plug-and-play features, and preset standard templates, has become a key entry point for injection molding companies to achieve a digital and transparent factory. Especially in displaying the two core indicators of overall equipment efficiency and product yield, the system significantly improves on-site management response speed and operational efficiency through standardized, visualized, and real-time information presentation.1. Preset Standard Templates: Out-of-the-box and Lowering Deployment BarriersAddressing the typical needs of the injection molding industry, the electronic Kanban system includes validated standardized data templates, including "Production Progress Kanban," "OEE Analysis Panel," and "Yield Rate Trend Chart." Users don't need to write code or perform complex configurations; they simply connect the dashboard to the injection molding machine controller, MES system, or edge acquisition gateway via HDMI or VGA. The system automatically identifies the data source and loads the corresponding template. For example, in the OEE template, the screen clearly divides the screen into three main sections: time utilization rate, performance utilization rate, and yield rate, displayed intuitively in the form of pie charts, bar charts, and digital dashboards. This "plug-and-play, no-debugging" characteristic allows SMEs to complete deployment within hours and quickly enjoy the benefits of digitalization.2. Real-time OEE Calculation: From "Invisible" to "Second-Level Insight"OEE is the gold standard for measuring the overall efficiency of injection molding machines. Its calculation relies on data such as equipment operating status, theoretical cycle time, and actual output. The electronic dashboard uses the data acquisition module built into the industrial microcomputer to read signals from the injection molding machine's PLC in real time, combined with preset mold cycle time parameters, to dynamically calculate the OEE value of each machine. When a machine stops for more than 5 minutes due to abnormal material temperature, the dashboard immediately changes color to issue an alarm and displays the reason for the stoppage and the responsible work team below. Managers standing in the center of the workshop can easily identify bottleneck equipment and allocate maintenance resources, avoiding "firefighting" management.3. Yield Visualization: Quality Data Drives Process ImprovementThe yield template not only displays the daily pass rate but also breaks down the distribution of defect types and time trends. This data originates from handheld terminals or automated vision inspection systems at quality control stations and is uploaded in real time via the industrial network. For example, if a mold experiences continuous "flash" defects after 10 AM, the dashboard will highlight the data for that period and link it to the process parameters at that time. Engineers can quickly backtrack and adjust to prevent batch scrap. Simultaneously, yield and OEE are linked for analysis—high OEE but low yield often means "efficiently producing defective products," indicating the need for process optimization rather than blindly accelerating.4. 55-inch Anti-Glare Large Screen: Adaptable to Harsh Industrial EnvironmentsInjection molding workshops often have strong lighting, oil mist, or reflective interference. Ordinary displays are prone to glare, affecting visibility. This electronic Kanban system uses a 55-inch industrial-grade anti-glare screen with a specially etched surface that effectively scatters ambient light, ensuring clear data readability from any angle. The integrated industrial microcomputer features wide-temperature operation, electromagnetic interference resistance, and IP54 protection, allowing for stable 24/7 operation, unaffected by workshop dust and voltage fluctuations.5. Promoting Total Participation and Continuous ImprovementThe electronic Kanban system is not only a management tool but also a visual communication platform. Team leaders can review yesterday's performance based on Kanban data during morning meetings; operators can see the output and quality rankings of their assigned machines in real time, fostering a sense of responsibility; and management can use multi-day OEE trends to determine the rationality of equipment maintenance cycles. This transparent culture drives a shift from "passive response" to "proactive prevention."In summary, the production management electronic Kanban system, through preset standard templates, transforms complex OEE and yield data into an intuitive, real-time, and actionable information flow, truly achieving "clear at a glance, instant response, and continuous improvement" in the injection molding workshop. It leverages lean manufacturing with minimalist deployment, making data the core engine driving efficiency improvements.
