consisting of an IND690 terminal, a 35kg reference scale and a 1500kg floor scale.

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1 Manufacturing Industrial Weighing and Measuring News 3 Get Started On Day One! Our experts make it possible Immediately following installation, you can rely on the measurement results from your new scales. Professional installation and training by METTLER TOLEDO Service guarantees the expected measuring accuracy right from the start. The core businesses of the ISO9001:2000 certified, Swiss-based WKK Kaltbrunn AG are punching, shaping, bonding and assembling. In each of the four areas quality, adherence to deadlines and customer benefits are the top priority. WKK Kaltbrunn AG also supports customers with engineering for punching and bending technology, meaning that the entire development process is covered from the idea, to feasibility through to serial production. Precise delivery For the order picking of outgoing goods, WKK Kaltbrunn AG was looking for a solution to quickly count several thousand small and large parts without risk of error. METTLER TOLEDO fulfilled their requirement with a two-scale counting system consisting of an IND690 terminal, a 35kg reference scale and a 1500kg floor scale. For weighing and piece counting during production, the customer opted for a high resolution BBK432 6kg and two floor scales with a maximum weighing range of 1500kg. After successful commissioning, the future operators are trained by METTLER TOLEDO service engineers. Professional Installation and Operator Training Because the application involved weighing and counting of very small parts, it was important to understand the minimum weight that needed to be placed on each scale to have an accurate weighment. The significance of this Minimum

2 Service XXL Weight was emphasized to all scale operators who work with the scales on a day-to day basis. Professional installation and commissioning was successfully performed by METTLER TOLEDO Service. Calibration and tests for sensitivity, linearity and corner load were performed in accordance with industry-recognized procedures and specifications. The service technician calculated the Minimum Weight based on the permitted process tolerances, a risk analysis and environmental influences at the installation site of the weighing system. Maintenance of the specified precision of the scale has been confirmed at 1500kg and documented in the commissioning documentation. Operators were trained to correctly and efficiently handle the weighing and counting system. Customer benefits from a METTLER TOLEDO installation Full load test up to 1500kg with certified weights guarantees correct and traceable measurement up to the maximum weight. Determining the lowest permitted initial weight, or Minimum Weight, based on the required process tolerances, environmental conditions and a risk analysis prevents errors from occurring when weighing low weights. The Minimum Weight certificate from METTLER TOLEDO guarantees 100% reliable traceability to national standards by using recognized guidelines during quality audits. Operator training led by the METTLER TOLEDO service technician ensures that the customer achieves the expected measurement quality from the start. CEO Michael Wenk stated: We were looking for a solution to simplify processes for counting punched parts. When it comes to delivery quantities, our customers expect the highest degree accuracy, which we need to ensure. The installed technical solution and the installation service from METTLER TOLEDO have completely fulfilled our expectations in all aspects. continue on page 5 Do you know the minimum weight for your scale? Are you sure that your scale is measuring reliably from day one? If you have any doubts, please contact the METTLER TOLEDO service: As a result the production manager at WKK Kaltbrunn AG, Mr. Emil Diethelm, could rely on the new weighing systems as soon as commissioning was completed, knowing the system is installed correctly. More importantly, his operators could work with the system quickly and flawlessly from day one. Publisher Mettler-Toledo AG Industrial Heuwinkelstrasse CH-8606 Nänikon Switzerland Production MarCom Industrial CH-8606 Nänikon Switzerland Subject to technical changes 01/2009 Mettler-Toledo AG Printed in Switzerland 2 METTLER TOLEDO Discrete Manufacturing News 3 After successful commissioning, the future operators are trained by METTLER TOLEDO service engineers. The significance of the minimum weight is also explained during training, ensuring that employees, who work with the scale on a day-to-day basis, know how process tolerances are maintained.

3 Batching of Composite Sinter Material Traceable according to TS16949 The FormWeigh.Net batching software makes management of recipes, raw material and dosing of different components more efficient and more accurate. It guides operators, with instructions, through the process and helps to reduce mixing errors. All process steps are documented in the IT system and on a print-out for uninterrupted tracking and tracing. A composite sinter metal manufacturer in Germany manufactures bearings with layers of self-lubricating material that require either no lubrication or lubrication only during the initial installation, and no further lubrication for more than 30 years. These bearings are used for shock absorbers, hinges, gears, pumps, valves, car seats, vibration dampers and other equipment requiring bearing materials. The customer s commitment to the environment extends not only to lead-free dry bearing material, but also to solvent-free manufacturing processes. The innovative technologies are applied in sophisti cated, state-of-the-art manufacturing and development facilities. Customer Requirements The customer was looking for a solution to make the batching process for composite sinter material more efficient. The creation of batch protocols for traceability to comply with TS16949 had to be automated. The entire recipe management process should be performed on a computer. Operators needed to be guided through the batching process with instructions on the screen of the weighing terminal in order to avoid bad batches. Each step of the process had to be confirmed after completion. The protocol of each batch had to include raw material identification, net weight of all components, date, time and identification of operator and all operator confirmations. A particular requirement was the extraction of a part of a liquid component at the end of the mixing procedure. This extraction also had to be fully documented. Finally, the system had to be open for future connectivity to the already existing SAP system. Solution: METTLER TOLEDO in Germany fulfilled the customer s need for recipe management, raw material management, user guidance, tracking and tracing with the FormWeigh.Net software. This batching software runs on the MS Windows XP operating system. Data is stored and managed on the MS SQL Server 2005 database system. The FormWeigh.Net software is installed on an ID30 weighing PC, designed for industrial use. The stainless steel housing meets the IP69k protection standard. This protection standard is needed, since powders and liquid components that can produce dust are mixed directly next to the ID30. The batch is weighed on a KCC150 scale made of stainless steel. It has a full capacity of 150kg with a readability of 1g. The versatile scale meets the IP67 protection standard.

4 FormWeigh.Net Features and Benefits Perfect and reliably documented mixtures (traceability) Fast and secure processes Ready for 21CFR Part11 compliance Automatic potency calculation Recording and verification of batch information Clear, user-friendly representation of the weighing process Prevents the loss of valuable materials Options FormWeigh.Net has a modular structure. The software can be adapted to the customer s needs. A whole line of well-coordinated modules can be individually combined. Conclusion: The customer is confident that the company can reduce the amount of waste raw material and increase batch quality. The documentation for tracking and tracing is available, as all relevant data is stored in the SQL database. During batching, the operators are guided through the process by the clearly visible instructions on the weighing terminal. The following FormWeigh.Net modules are available: Master data management Dispensing Production 21 CFR Part11 Batch control Active substance control Warehouse ERP integration FormWeigh.Net : Human Machine Interface For more information: The weighing screen displays the actual weight in digits on the upper part of the screen. The target weight and its tolerances are clearly displayed together with the actual weight as growing bars at the lower part the screen. The upper growing bar is the fine range for accurate dosing to the target weight. The lower bar displays the fast dosing range for efficient, yet well-controlled filling. The large orange symbol on the right hand side stands for health risks. It can be replaced by any other warning symbol. The blue field displays the operator s instructions. METTLER TOLEDO Discrete Manufacturing News 3 4

5 5Service XXL What is a Minimum Weight certificate from METTLER TOLEDO? A Minimum Weight certificate documents the testing of all the important scale features (sensitivity, repeatability, linearity and cornerload) at the installation site. With the application of the ISO17025 guideline, a Minimum Weight certificate from METTLERTOLEDO guarantees 100% reliable traceability to national standards and documents application-oriented measurement results and measurement uncertainties. In the Minimum Weight certificate, the minimum weight is also documented for measurement uncertainty. The Minimum Weight certificate is created by a fully qualified service technician using ISO-approved proprietary METTLER TOLEDO software at the installation site. So what is measurement uncertainty? Each measured result is met with a degree of measurement uncertainty even if it is a high precision scale. Measurement uncertainty includes the following influential variables: Environmental conditions, temperature, operator, out-of-center load, rounding or graduation of the scale and repeatability. So what is the Minimum Weight? METTLER TOLEDO determines the practical minimum, taking the respective measurement uncertainty, environmental conditions, risks and the process tolerances specified by the customer into account. These tolerances are defined and checked using quality management and customer requirements as a basis. Why do you need to know the Minimum Weight? Compliance with the minimum weight guarantees safe and reliable weighing results in the lowest weighing range. Falling below the minimum weight violates the process tolerances specified by the customer. Depending on the weighing task, this has a negative impact on product quality and safety. METTLER TOLEDO Discrete Manufacturing News 3 For more information: Linearity test with ascending weights of the high-resolution BBK432 scale Linearization with ¼ load of 475kg with calibrated and certified weights Calibration with full load of 1500kg with calibrated and certified weights The service engineer calculates the measurement uncertainty on-site using software The easily accessible electrical installation unit enables efficient installation. The electrical installation unit has IP69k protection. This means that delicate parts are protected against any water leakages The full load test with 1500 kg is successfully passed after installation. The scale is ready for operation.

6 Efficient order picking thanks to mobile weighing solutions Mobile order picking and counting solutions significantly increase the efficiency of your distribution and warehouse departments. Can be used anywhere Reduce travelling Save time Save money How long are your walking excursions? Would you like to know this exactly? Register now on our homepage before 30. June 09 and win one of 500 pedometers. USA Mettler-Toledo, Inc Polaris Parkway Columbus, OH, Tel. (1) Canada Mettler-Toledo, Inc Argentia Road, Unit 6 Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 8G6 Tel. (1) Mettler-Toledo AG Sales International CH-8606 Greifensee Switzerland Tel Your METTLER TOLEDO contact: For more information