Operating workstation of a medium-sized 7-meter, 500 kg vertical smart storage system in the mold warehouse of a screw manufacturer in Southern Taiwan

Output port of a medium-sized 7-meter, 500 kg vertical smart storage system in the mold warehouse of a screw manufacturer in Southern Taiwan

Completion group photo of a medium-sized 7-meter, 500 kg vertical smart storage system in the mold warehouse of a screw manufacturer in Southern Taiwan

Other Metal-Related Manufacturing

Southern Taiwan Screw Manufacturer

Mold Warehouse

Features: Medium-Sized 7-Meter Automated Storage System for 500 kg Mold Materials; Fully Utilizes the 7.5-Meter Facility Height to Improve Space Efficiency; Automatic Height Detection to Reduce Vertical Space Waste; Storage Slot Allocation to Improve Mold Classification Management Efficiency; WMS-Based Inventory Management to Reduce Inventory Discrepancies; Goods-to-Person Operation Mode to Shorten Material Search Time; Enclosed Centralized Management to Improve Mold Control Quality; Original Manufacturer Technical and After-Sales Support to Shorten Implementation and Maintenance Time

Description

This project features the implementation of an automated storage system for the mold warehouse of a screw manufacturer in Southern Taiwan. The system is a medium-sized 7-meter model with a single-load capacity of 500 kg, designed for the storage, classification, and inbound/outbound management of production molds.

The customer wanted to address several challenges in its existing mold warehouse, including excessive floor space usage caused by open racking, time-consuming mold searches, and the difficulty of maintaining accurate inventory records through manual management. Based on the site’s 7.5-meter height condition, JY STE Technology proposed a vertical automated storage system equipped with automatic height detection, storage location allocation, and a WMS warehouse management system.

After implementation, molds can be quickly retrieved through system-assigned storage locations, reducing manual search time and improving operational efficiency through a goods-to-person workflow. The mold warehouse has been upgraded from conventional rack-based management to a smarter storage environment that is more accurate, space-saving, and efficient.

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MOLD STORAGE CASE STUDY

Southern Screw Manufacturer | Mould Storage
Medium-Sized 7 m, 500 kg Automated Storage Case Study

This project involved the implementation of an automated mould storage system for a screw manufacturer in southern Taiwan. The client had previously used traditional fixed storage racks for mould management. However, the large number of moulds, wide variety of products, and limited rack height resulted in inefficient use of vertical space, inventory discrepancies caused by manual inbound and outbound control, and excessive time spent searching for moulds. Based on the client’s 7.5 m site height, mould management requirements, and need to reduce the floor space occupied by open shelving, APEX planned a medium-sized 7 m, 500 kg vertical smart storage system. With automatic height measurement, storage location allocation, and WMS management, the system improves mould retrieval efficiency, inventory accuracy, and factory space utilization.

7 m

Medium-Sized Storage Height

500kg

Load Capacity

7.5 m

Site Height

WMS

Inventory and Inbound/Outbound Management

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Case Overview

During the first visit, the client stated that they wanted to introduce automated storage to improve mould management and reduce the floor space occupied by open shelving. After ongoing communication and discussion, the specifications and installation location of the smart storage system were confirmed. APEX completed the equipment installation within the client’s expected schedule. The medium-sized 7 m, 500 kg vertical smart storage system is now supporting mould storage and management, while the WMS, automatic height measurement, and storage location allocation functions improve mould retrieval efficiency, inventory accuracy, and vertical space utilization.

Industry

Screw Manufacturing

Application

Mould Storage

Equipment Specifications

Medium-Sized, 7 m

Load Capacity

500kg

1. Project Background: Large Mould Inventory and the Limitations of Traditional Racks

Screw manufacturers often require a large number of production moulds because of the wide variety of product specifications. When moulds are stored on traditional fixed racks or open shelving, numerous item types, dispersed locations, and manual management can lead to lengthy search times, inventory discrepancies, and inefficient use of factory space.

During the initial visit, the client clearly stated that the objective was to introduce automated storage for mould management and reduce the floor space occupied by the existing open shelving. Based on the 7.5 m site height, mould weight, and storage requirements, APEX confirmed a medium-sized 7 m, 500 kg automated storage system.

After continuous communication and discussion, APEX completed the equipment installation within the client’s expected schedule. The system now supports mould storage, inbound and outbound operations, and inventory management, upgrading the mould warehouse from conventional manual control to systematic smart storage management.

2. Client Requirements and Implementation Conditions

Mould Management

Centralize the large number of production moulds within an automated storage system to improve retrieval, inbound and outbound operations, and inventory visibility.

7.5 m Site Height

A medium-sized 7 m automated storage system was planned for the 7.5 m site height to maximize the use of vertical space.

500 kg Load Capacity

The 500 kg load capacity supports centralized storage and inbound/outbound management of moulds.

WMS Inventory Management

The standard WMS supplied with the storage system properly manages inventory records and material information for all inbound and outbound transactions.

BEFORE / AFTER

Key Differences Before and After Implementation

The operation was upgraded from traditional fixed racks, manual control, and time-consuming searches to automatic height measurement, storage location allocation, WMS management, and a goods-to-person workflow.

Before | Traditional Fixed-Rack Mould Management

Before implementation, the factory stored moulds on traditional fixed racks. Because the racks could not be built high enough, vertical space was not used efficiently. Manual control of inbound and outbound operations also caused inventory discrepancies. With a large number of moulds, personnel had to spend considerable time searching for the required items.

Traditional fixed racks had limited height and could not use vertical space efficiently
Storage space was wasted, and open shelving occupied substantial floor area
Manual inbound and outbound control frequently caused inventory discrepancies
Inventory discrepancies created management and cost-control problems
Numerous product items resulted in a large number of corresponding production moulds
Searching for specific moulds consumed substantial time and working hours

After | Medium-Sized 7 m, 500 kg Smart Mould Storage

After introducing the vertical smart storage system, automatic height measurement and storage location allocation allow the spacing between carriers to be adjusted according to material height. This reduces wasted vertical space and increases storage capacity. The standard WMS manages inventory records and material information, while personnel only need to issue a simple outbound request for the required mould to be delivered accurately to the loading and unloading station.

Automatic height measurement adjusts carrier spacing according to material height
Storage location allocation reduces wasted vertical space and increases capacity
The storage height can be selected according to the factory height to maximize vertical space
Floor space requirements are significantly reduced compared with open shelving
The WMS properly manages inventory records and material information
Accurate inventory visibility reduces discrepancies
Personnel only issue an outbound request, and the required item is delivered to the loading and unloading station
The goods-to-person workflow reduces search time and manual workload

3. Mould Management Pain Points Before Implementation

Inefficient Use of Vertical Space

Traditional fixed racks could not be built high enough, leaving vertical factory space unused and wasting storage capacity.

Inventory Discrepancies Caused by Manual Control

Traditional manual control of inbound and outbound operations frequently caused discrepancies between records and actual materials, increasing management and cost-control problems.

Large Mould Inventory and Time-Consuming Searches

The wide variety of products required a large number of moulds, making it easy to waste substantial time searching for the required mould.

4. Solution: Medium-Sized 7 m, 500 kg Vertical Smart Storage

Based on the mould management requirements and 7.5 m site height of the screw manufacturer in southern Taiwan, APEX planned a medium-sized 7 m, 500 kg vertical smart storage system. Automatic height measurement and storage location allocation adjust the spacing between carriers according to mould height, reducing wasted vertical space and increasing storage capacity. With WMS management, inventory records and material information are properly controlled. Personnel only need to issue an outbound request, and the required mould is delivered accurately to the loading and unloading station, achieving a goods-to-person smart storage workflow.

Automatic Height Measurement

Adjusts carrier spacing according to material height, reducing wasted vertical space and improving storage efficiency.

Storage Location Allocation

Allocates storage locations according to mould height and dimensions for more effective use of storage capacity.

WMS Inventory Management

Manages mould inbound and outbound records through the WMS, reducing discrepancies caused by manual control.

Goods-to-Person Outbound Operation

After personnel issue an outbound request, the required mould is delivered accurately to the loading and unloading station, reducing manual search time.

5. Improvements After Implementation

Improved Vertical Space Utilization

The 7 m system makes effective use of the 7.5 m site height and reduces the vertical space wasted by traditional racks.

Increased Storage Capacity

Automatic height measurement and storage location allocation adjust the layout according to mould height, increasing overall storage capacity.

Reduced Floor Space

The vertical smart storage system stores upward, significantly reducing the floor space occupied by open shelving.

Improved Inventory Accuracy

The WMS properly manages inbound and outbound inventory records, making inventory information easier to track accurately.

Reduced Search Time

Personnel only need to issue an outbound request, and the required mould is delivered accurately to the loading and unloading station, reducing manual search time.

Goods-to-Person Operation

The vertical smart storage system delivers the required item accurately to the loading and unloading station, reducing unnecessary walking and searching.

6. Reasons for Choosing APEX

Fast Communication and Response

APEX is the original equipment manufacturer, allowing questions and issues to be resolved directly without requiring an agent to consult the manufacturer.

Comprehensive After-Sales Service

As the original manufacturer, APEX independently develops both the software and hardware and maintains a complete engineering team capable of resolving equipment-related issues within the shortest possible time.

Fast Delivery

APEX is the sole manufacturer of this type of equipment in Taiwan. After order confirmation, the manufacturing lead time is less than half that of imported equipment.

MOLD STORAGE VALUE

7. Upgrading Mould Storage from Traditional Racks to WMS-Based Smart Management

Mould management in the screw manufacturing industry is often affected by numerous product items and a large number of moulds, resulting in lengthy searches and inventory discrepancies when traditional racks are used. After implementing the medium-sized 7 m, 500 kg vertical smart storage system, automatic height measurement, storage location allocation, WMS inventory management, and goods-to-person outbound operations transformed the mould warehouse from a manually controlled operation into a smart storage system that uses vertical space efficiently, maintains accurate inventory information, and supports fast outbound processing.

Automatic Height Measurement

Adjusts carrier spacing according to mould height to reduce wasted vertical space.

WMS Management

Properly manages inbound and outbound inventory records and reduces discrepancies.

Goods-to-Person

After an outbound request is issued, the mould is delivered accurately to the loading and unloading station.

BENEFITS

Summary of Implementation Benefits

Improved Space Utilization

The 7 m vertical smart storage system fully utilizes the 7.5 m site height and reduces the floor space required by traditional racks.

Improved Inventory Accuracy

The WMS manages inbound and outbound inventory records and reduces discrepancies caused by manual control.

Reduced Search Time

After an outbound request is issued, the required mould is delivered to the loading and unloading station, reducing manual search time.

Improved Implementation Efficiency

As a local equipment manufacturer in Taiwan, APEX provides direct communication, comprehensive after-sales service, and shorter manufacturing and implementation lead times.

Applicable Industries and Applications

Screw Manufacturing Mould Storage Medium-Sized 7 m Automated Storage 500 kg Material Storage Automatic Height Measurement Storage Location Allocation WMS Inventory Management Goods-to-Person Operation

JY STE SMART STORAGE SOLUTION

Looking to reduce mould search time, inventory discrepancies, and the floor space occupied by open shelving?

APEX provides integrated vertical automated storage, smart storage, and mould warehouse management solutions based on mould dimensions, load capacity, factory height, WMS inventory management, automatic height measurement, storage location allocation, and goods-to-person workflow requirements.

Contact Apex Equipment | www.jyste.tw

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