In the field of industrial production, correct equipment operation is crucial for ensuring production efficiency and product quality. However, traditional equipment operation training methods often suffer from unclear information transmission and difficulty in grasping operational key points, leading to errors by operators during the process. Equipment operation animation, as an emerging visual guidance tool, is gradually becoming a powerful means to improve operational accuracy.
Intuitive Presentation Advantages of Equipment Operation Animation
Clearly Displays Equipment Structure and Components
Through 3D modeling technology, equipment operation animation can accurately restore the appearance and internal structure of equipment. Taking large CNC machine tools as an example, operators can clearly see the position and connection methods of various components such as the spindle, guideway, and transmission system. This intuitive display helps operators quickly understand the overall structure of the equipment, laying the foundation for subsequent operations.
Dynamically Demonstrates Operation Procedures
Compared to static images and text descriptions, equipment operation animation can dynamically demonstrate the operation procedures of equipment. From equipment startup, parameter setting, to operation and shutdown, each step is presented in vivid animation. Operators can follow the animation's demonstration to gradually learn the operating methods, avoiding operational errors caused by unfamiliarity with the procedures.
Strengthens the Communication of Operational Key Points and Precautions
Highlights Key Operational Stages
During equipment operation, there are some critical stages where the accuracy of operation directly affects the equipment's performance and product quality. Equipment operation animation can highlight these key operational stages through close-up shots, color annotations, etc. For instance, in the operation of mechanical equipment, for operations requiring precise control of temperature, pressure, and flow, animations can focus on demonstrating how to adjust these complex processes and other procedures, ensuring operators accurately grasp the key operational points.
Emphasizes Safety Precautions
Safety issues during equipment operation cannot be ignored. Equipment operation animation can incorporate safety precautions, demonstrating through animation the potential hazardous consequences of incorrect operations and the correct safety protective measures. For example, in the training for mechanical processing equipment operation, animations can show potential mechanical injury accidents that may occur if operators work without wearing safety gear such as protective glasses and gloves, reminding operators to strictly adhere to safety operating procedures and enhance their safety awareness.
Facilitates Operator Learning and Review
Provides Flexible Learning Methods
Equipment operation animations can be stored on electronic devices, allowing operators to learn at their own pace according to their time and needs. Whether on-site, in a training room, or at home, as long as an electronic device is available, animations can be watched for learning. This flexible learning method breaks through time and space constraints, improving learning efficiency.
Assists Operators in Review and Consolidation
For operators who have already received training, equipment operation animation can also serve as a tool for reviewing and consolidating knowledge. During actual operations, if an operator has doubts about a particular step, they can review the animation at any time for confirmation, ensuring operational accuracy.
Customer Case Study
Xiamen Sanlei Packaging Materials Co., Ltd., a leading enterprise in Fujian Province's plastic packaging industry, introduced top-tier flexographic printing equipment due to production expansion needs. Subsequently, the manufacturer dispatched two professional technicians to the plant to train operators. Traditional training methods involved technicians repeatedly demonstrating and explaining on-site, making it difficult for operators to fully grasp the equipment's internal structure and complex operational logic.
Afterward, Sanlei Company commissioned Xiamen Xuncheng to produce a 3D animation video based on the entire operation manual. The animation dynamically displays procedures such as material feeding, plate cylinder and printing roller replacement, and printing pressure adjustment. By watching and learning, operators quickly grasp the key points of equipment operation.
With its intuitive presentation, enhanced communication of operational key points and precautions, and convenience for learning and review, equipment operation animation has become a visual guidance tool for improving operational accuracy. As industrial technology continues to advance, equipment operation animation will play an even more significant role in the industrial production sector, providing strong assurance for enterprise safety and efficient operations.
Featured FAQs:
Q: How can a small company without an "Equipment Operation Manual" produce operation and maintenance animations?
A: Xuncheng can provide a full-chain service for producing equipment operation and maintenance animations. Specifically: 1. After the mechanical plant has installed and commissioned the equipment, they can record on-site training with fixed multi-cameras and convert it into documentation (Xuncheng can also provide this service); 2. Xuncheng will categorize and optimize the relevant content; 3. The documentation will be sent to the mechanical plant for confirmation; 4. Animations will be produced.
Q: Are operation and maintenance animations very expensive?
A: First, the conclusion: Equipment operation and maintenance animations create benefits for mechanical plants. The greater the investment, the greater the return. The cost of producing equipment operation and maintenance animations generally ranges from tens of thousands to over a hundred thousand yuan, or even higher. While seemingly expensive on the surface, the actual average cost per piece of equipment is not high. How do equipment operation and maintenance animations create benefits for mechanical plants? 1. Low amortized cost. Machinery and equipment typically undergo minor modifications every 2 years and major ones every 4 years; the total cost of animation video production is very low when amortized per machine unit; 2. Equipment premium. According to actual measurements by mechanical plants, every yuan invested in producing equipment operation and maintenance animations generates equipment sales premiums of approximately 3-5 yuan (i.e., 3-5 times); 3. Significantly reduces after-sales service costs, especially during the equipment warranty period; 4. Effectively increases customer loyalty; 5. Provides a competitive advantage over similar products. Characteristic: Significant initial investment, very small subsequent investment.
Q: Which equipment is suitable for producing operation and maintenance animations?
A: Almost all equipment is suitable for producing operation and maintenance animations, from single units costing millions to those costing tens of thousands or even a few thousand yuan. Producing equipment operation and maintenance animations addresses after-sales service issues on one hand, and on the other hand, it enhances brand and product premiums, better promotes sales, and increases customer stickiness.
About Xuncheng Technology
Founded in 2016, with 9 years of professional industrial 3D animation creation experience, our clients span various types of enterprises including startups, overseas clients, listed companies, and foreign-funded enterprises. We specialize in providing 3D animation creation services for mechanical equipment, high-tech industries, software development, and foreign trade companies. We offer one-stop industrial 3D animation creative services from product sales to after-sales maintenance. We have provided nearly 3000 minutes of professional animation videos for over 200 manufacturing enterprises. Whether at trade shows or client visits; whether expanding into overseas markets or enhancing after-sales service, we firmly believe that through the power of design, complex products and machinery can be presented through astonishing 3D animations. This not only brings unique visual experiences to clients but also quickly resonates with them.
