Teeth under control Kasto Presents the New Generation of Its Sawing Control System

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Kasto wants to make life easier for everyone who saws semi-finished products with a new control system, it is said. It is easy to use for both professionals and career changers and increases efficiency in sawing.

Kasto, among other things a specialist in metal sawing technology, has completely revamped its sawing control system, it is said. "It was important for us to actively involve the employees who work with the system in the field every day right from the start," notes Sönke Krebber, a member of the management team, Research & Development at Kasto. This close collaboration with Kasto experts from the service and commissioning departments has resulted in a control system that is consistently practice-oriented and makes many work steps easier for operators in their daily tasks. The new control system is initially being used in the Kastowin series and will then be rolled out to other saws, as further stated. An optimized software architecture ensures significantly reduced loading times, quick responses to inputs, and higher machine availability. Even before the market launch, the new control system was extensively tested in daily use at Günther + Schramm in Königsbronn (Germany), where it completely replaced an existing saw, Kasto emphasizes. The successful practical test confirms the high suitability for everyday use and the clear added value of the new control system.

Clear Dashboard Provides Everything at a Glance

The centerpiece of the new control system is a clearly structured dashboard that visually presents key metrics such as running and idle times, current orders, or machine statuses, Kasto further explains. Operators can quickly see what is currently "running" on a saw, rearrange orders flexibly, and conveniently switch between different views even during an ongoing cut. Parallel functional windows and context-based help, according to the manufacturer, reduce the necessary clicks and noticeably speed up operation. The central element of the new control system is called the Simple Mode, as it reduces the display to the essentials and safely guides even inexperienced users through the sawing process. Different user roles ensure that operators, supervisors, or maintenance personnel each receive only the information that is truly relevant to their tasks, as Kasto emphasizes. Individual settings, such as language, measurement units, or preferred evaluations, can also be personalized, which significantly facilitates onboarding.

Clear Structure And Traceability in Sawing

The material library also provides pre-filled material data. Additionally, previously created material data can be accessed at any time, it is further mentioned. This reduces input times for subsequent orders. Using a cutting plan, several sawing orders can be quickly, clearly, and intuitively created, even if they have different section lengths or complex requirements. The cutting plan is clearly assigned to a specific item, ensuring clear structuring and traceability throughout the entire production process. Individual process parameters can also be defined for each sawing order. This flexible parameterization allows for precise adaptation to specific requirements while ensuring maximum efficiency.