Machine-as-a-Service 

We know that capital expenditures are hard to come by, especially when you need to invest large capital sums to upgrade your manufacturing capabilities.

Our Machine-as-a-Service (MaaS) program is a way for you to upgrade your technology and manufacturing capacity without the capital investment. We can get new equipment on your floor immediately, moving your new machine from a capital expense to an operating expense.

Available Machines

Arnold Machine Robotic Chain on Edge 2 part Adhesive Coating Machine

The Arnold Machine Chain on Edge (COE) Adhesive Coating line is an automated 2 part coat adhesive spray line that can be either continuously moving or indexed and dwell for a programmable amount of time. The system allows for preheating the parts prior to receiving the first coat, first coat dry, second coat and final dry prior to offloading. It is designed to accommodate a wide variety of parts and apply coats to the outside/inside diameter to cylindrical parts, profiled parts, and many others. These systems are often seen in the rubber-to-metal bonding industry for applying the adhesive that adheres the rubber to the metal part.

Arnold Machine Rotary Basket Washer

The Arnold Machine Rotary Basket Washer is designed to accommodate a wide variety of part sizes and geometries using standard or specially designed baskets and fixtures. Best suited for batch, precision and ultrasonic cleaning, typical rotary basket washers come in 2, 4, 6 and 8 basket capacities. Rotary basket machines can be configured for spray, partial immersion or full immersion; and include ultrasonics as an option.

Arnold Machine Automated Inline 6 Parts Washer

This parts washer is very similar to the Rotary Basket Washer (see above) except it utilizes automation features to streamline the parts washing process. Click the link to see a this type of washer in action. The standard MaaS option does not include robots, but they can be added as a custom feature.

FAQs

• How does the program work?

  Arnold Machine will build and deliver the machine to your facility. All you pay upfront is the installation and commission fee with training and spare parts being included. Users pay a rate for each minute the machine is active and available. Based on usage and throughput, we can determine when to supply users with a new/upgraded machine if necessary.

• Is it like leasing?

  No. Where leasing is transactional and time-based, MaaS is a partnership based on performance. Payment is only made for shipping, installation and the cost-per-minute as the machine is active and available. Our machine is there for as long as you want it to be.

• Who owns the machine?

  Arnold Machine will hold the title to the machine.

• Which machines are offered on Machine-as-a-Service terms?

  Currently the Arnold Machine Automated Chain on Edge Spray System and the FMT Rotary Basket Washer are the only machines available on the program. We are working to offer more machines soon.

• How long is the contract term?

  For as long as you need the machine. There is no minimum contract length. You can return it at any time.

• What are the requirements for MaaS?

  Arnold Machine will monitor the machine with an internet or cellular connection to monitor machinery performance and usage. The base system will be set-up with an Ethernet connection to be connected through the plant network to the internet. We can add optional wireless connection or cellular connection to the eWON device.

• How secure is the IoT platform?

  Blockchain technology is at the core of of the HMS systems. The implementation encrypts the data being passed between the cloud platform and the machinery to ensure security.

• I heard your solution uses blockchain. Do I need to know anything about the technology or cryptocurrency?

  Because of blockchain’s shared ledger, transactions and records are logged in a secure and transparent method. No party can amend or tamper with the record once it has been logged. Smart contracts on the blockchain are also used to rapidly process transactions automatically when the action is recorded on the ledger. Our program does not currently support cryptocurrency.

• What are machine users responsible for?

  Users are responsible for routine maintenance on the machine.

• What if the machine has a problem?

  Preventative maintenance and spare parts are included in the program. Client is responsible for routine maintenance. The machinery will be monitored and we will work with your organization to resolve any issues in a timely manner (we aren’t making money when your machine isn’t running either.). If there is a problem, please contact our technical support team and we will work with your team to solve the issue remotely. If it can’t be fixed, we will send out a service technician.