QES
Quality Execution SystemThe user-friendly concept of the QES Quality Execution System enables the systematic introduction of an automatic coil release system for all production lines. QES captures and pools the quality data from various process stages. The software monitors, records, and ensures product and process quality along the whole production chain – from the raw material to the surface-finished final product. A rule-based certification module is used in all process stages to check the extent to which quality standards are being maintained as per the customer's specifications.
The QES data integration supports digital links between different departments, sectors, and supply chains, allowing users to improve cooperation, coordination, and transparency. This enables both horizontal integration, e.g. between processing lines, and vertical integration by making data at field and process level usable for higher levels of control, for example through communication with X-Pact® MES 4.0.
The functionality of QES includes all kinds of decision-making support that is important not only for the operation of the plant but also for the process chain and the delivery of the finished products to end users. Today, QES is an essential requirement for sustained and successful high-performance operation as well as for the production of state-of-the-art, high-quality products. Its successful implementation creates valuable benefits in terms of ongoing operating costs and customer satisfaction levels.
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Application: automated coil
release
"Stainless steel markets are challenging and product mix has to be more flexible than ever. APERAM has therefore decided to implement an existing solution for process monitoring in a new QES software product suite. The QuinLogic system provides a very flexible and easy-to-use tool for the QA department. No more IT or supplier support is needed to set up new rules or change existing parameters. The very short implementation time within just a few months has proved that the product is very robust and mature."
Rudi de Keyser Quality Manager, APERAM, Genk, Belgium
Application: find alternative orders for downgraded material
"USSPOSCO was looking for a quality assurance solution that not only grades the coils but also supports the active approach to avoid deviations in process lines before they show up in a series of coils. This proactive process monitoring is supported by the QuinLogic PPS modules, which allow easy and fast rulebased supervision of any variable which may contribute to the quality of the product."
Rod Simpson Division Manager Technology, USSPOSCO, California, USA
Application: PDW-Production Data Warehouse
"We selected QuinLogic after a careful evaluation process and are more than satisfied with the performance of the QES in our production line. It is not only the excellent software tools but also the outstanding service support that makes us happy with our QES. We have reached our challenging goal to reduce the manual intervention in our release process and also obtained a much better insight into our process capabilities. Approximately 70% of coils can be shipped without any further examination."
Vance Kendrick General Manager for Quality and Technology, Nucor Steel Gallatin, Kentucky, USA
Application: Process Monitoring and Expert System
"NLMK La Louvière chose QES as a tool to support “auto- control” of products by manufacturers. QES allows us to de- fi ne advanced rules of grading taking account of specific customer requirements. As the definition and implementation of the rules are carried out by quality experts (no IT expert needed), the set of rules is no more a black-box with some surprises from time to time. After one year of auto-control at HSM, we can say it is a useful tool to support manufacturing decisions."
Daniele Talamini Quality & Metallurgy Manager, NLMK La Louvière, Belgium
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QuinLogic is a team of experienced professionals and have worked in the steel industry for the last decade. Together, they strive to improve product quality and production processes in the metallurgical industry.
The QuinLogic mission is to create additional value for metallurgical industry quality processes through data processing. With the Quality Execution System (QES), QuinLogic focusses on the key value drivers: improving revenues, reducing costs and increasing yield.