WayKen Implements Digital Smart Workshop for Precision Manufacturing

As the precision manufacturing industry enters a new era of intelligence and digitalization, WayKen has employed its digital smart workshop. Developed over several months, this project integrates multiple intelligent modules, including equipment networking, data acquisition, production scheduling, quality tracking, and tool management. It marks a major milestone in WayKen’s digital transformation for precision CNC machining.

Focusing on “real-time data driving production decisions,” WayKen’s digital workshop enables end-to-end digital management through the deep integration of MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and ERP systems. The system connects every stage of production—from order intake and process programming to scheduling, quality inspection, and shipment traceability.

All machine tools are networked, allowing real-time monitoring of critical parameters such as spindle speed, cutting time, equipment status, and machining accuracy. These data insights directly support faster and more informed production decisions.

The workshop’s high-precision equipment— including several five-axis machining centers and three-axis vertical machining centers— is connected to a unified monitoring platform. From a central control terminal, engineers can check real-time operational loads, capacity utilization, and tool life across all machines. This enables dynamic scheduling and predictive maintenance, greatly improving equipment uptime and machining efficiency.

For quality control, WayKen adopts a dual management approach that combines process data monitoring with final inspection verification. The inspection room is equipped with high-precision instruments such as Zeiss coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and surface roughness testers. These devices share real-time data with the production system, enabling automatic report generation and trend analysis.

When abnormal data appears, the system automatically alerts engineers so they can adjust process parameters in time to prevent batch errors.

The new tool management system also plays a key role in maintaining production stability. It automatically records each tool’s usage count and wear condition, issuing replacement alerts when tools reach their preset lifespan. This prevents surface defects and dimensional variations caused by tool wear.

WayKen’s General Manager stated: “The establishment of our digital workshop not only allows us to visualize and control the entire production process, but also enables faster response times and lower operational costs. It provides greater flexibility for small-batch and diverse production.”

Moving forward, WayKen will continue to advance its digital transformation by introducing AI-assisted process optimization and automated inspection technologies. These upgrades will gradually lead to unmanned production units and a fully data-driven, intelligent manufacturing system—delivering higher-quality and more competitive CNC machining services to customers.