Fastems Systems GmbH

Production control for qualified machining processes

Aerospace and defence components are produced under validated conditions. MMS ensures that these conditions are met on the shop floor.

It links machines, pallets, fixtures, tools, NC programs, and materials into a single control system and releases jobs only when all required resources are available and approved.

This prevents unplanned interventions and protects qualified processes.

Complete and consistent production records

For each component, MMS automatically records:

• material and part identification
• machine and pallet assignment
• tool usage and tool life status
• NC program version
• process start and completion times

The result is a consistent digital production record that supports internal quality requirements and external audits.

Enforcement of standardized setups

Repeatability depends on controlled setups. MMS defines and checks the required pallet, fixture, tool set, and NC program before machining starts.

Unauthorized changes are blocked, and only validated configurations are released to production.

This reduces variability and supports first-part conformity.

Resource verification before job release

Before a job enters the queue, MMS confirms:

• availability and remaining life of required tools
• correct fixture and pallet
• assigned machine and capacity
• released NC program

Incomplete jobs are held back until all conditions are fulfilled. This avoids machine stoppages and protects process integrity.

Real-time production visibility

MMS provides live information on machine status, queue progress, and capacity utilization.

Production and quality teams can see which parts are running, which are waiting for resources, and which operations are completed.

This supports reliable delivery planning and controlled use of machine capacity.

Integration into existing system landscapes

MMS exchanges data with ERP, CAM, and tool management systems.

This ensures that released orders, approved NC programs, and tool data are consistent across planning and execution.

Basis for unattended operation under control

Unattended machining requires more than automation.

With MMS, only prepared and validated jobs are executed, and all process data is recorded automatically.

This allows lights-out production while maintaining traceability and process discipline.

MMS provides the level of control and documentation required for CNC production in aerospace and defence.