Project Presentation - Whole Plant Automation in Machining Industry
Whole Plant Automation Upgrade Project
Whole Plant Automation in the machining industry enables fully integrated, intelligent, and efficient manufacturing by connecting machines, production lines, inspection systems, and data platforms into a unified ecosystem. Through automated material handling, robotic loading/unloading, real-time process monitoring, and centralized control, factories can significantly reduce manual intervention and improve accuracy, consistency, and productivity. With smart sensors, IoT connectivity, and advanced software, the entire machining workflow—from raw material input to finished product inspection—can operate with higher reliability, faster cycle times, and optimized resource utilization. This transition to plant-wide automation helps manufacturers achieve greater flexibility, traceability, and competitiveness in modern industrial environments.
Main processes
The entire production line is planned in three investment phases, with a total project cost exceeding 30 million. Each automated line under the NewTop Automatic System is equipped with 3 rotary swaging machines, 6 CNC lathes, advanced machining centers, 3 spline processing machines, 3 tapping units, 3 laser marking integration modules, 1 precision cleaning line, 1 automated packaging line, and multiple assembly and testing stations.
The full line achieves a 15-second cycle time per piece, with all core machines (including spline machines, lathes, tapping machines, and rotary swaging equipment) designed to support independent operation, online automatic mode, and flexible single-machine production. This ensures that if any single machine encounters an abnormal condition, the rest of the line continues running without needing a full-line shutdown—greatly improving overall equipment efficiency and individual machine utilization.
The NewTop Automatic System seamlessly connects with MES and ERP platforms, enabling real-time data collection, detailed production analytics, and complete product traceability across the entire manufacturing process.
Typical products
The NewTop Automatic System is designed to handle a wide range of high-precision components commonly used in automotive, industrial machinery, and advanced manufacturing applications. Typical products include precision shafts, spline shafts, drive components, cylindrical parts, threaded parts, rotary-formed components, and custom-machined assemblies. With stable process control, consistent machining accuracy, and fully automated inspection and marking, the system ensures that every product meets strict quality standards and supports high-volume, repeatable production requirements.
Features & Benefits
• Fully Integrated Automation
Complete end-to-end automation covering machining, assembly, inspection, marking, cleaning, and packaging ensures stable and high-efficiency production.
• Modular Line Configuration
Each machine—lathe, spline machine, tapping unit, rotary swaging machine—supports independent, online automatic, and single-machine operation, preventing full-line shutdowns and improving equipment utilization.
• High Production Efficiency
Achieves a cycle time of 15 seconds per piece, ideal for high-volume and continuous production environments.
• Intelligent Data Connectivity
Seamlessly connects with MES and ERP systems, providing real-time monitoring, data analytics, traceability, and production transparency.
• Enhanced Process Stability
Advanced monitoring, automatic error handling, and machine isolation capabilities safeguard the line from disruptions caused by single-machine abnormalities.
• Superior Product Quality
Automated inspection, laser marking, and consistent machining accuracy ensure high-precision components that meet strict industry standards.
• Cost Optimization
Reduces labor dependence, minimizes downtime, and increases output, resulting in significant long-term cost savings.
• Scalable Investment Structure
Three-phase investment model supports flexible expansion and long-term capacity planning.