A common phenomenon in the automation industry is that all previous manufacturing steps for a machine go according to plan, but during the commissioning phase, all sorts of new problems always arise. Why is this?
It’s because most people misunderstand the essence of commissioning. Commissioning is, in fact, a centralized review of the quality of all previous work, not a separate technical step.
Design phase: Incomplete consideration of details.
Installation phase: Drawings are limited to 3D simulations, unable to accurately verify actual accuracy.
Procurement phase: Substandard parts purchased.
Machining phase: Process deviations.
All of these problems can escalate during the commissioning process. Commissioning is the only stage in the automated machine manufacturing process where nothing can lie. Either the machine functions properly, or it doesn’t, or it operates unstably.
With these issues, the commissioning phase often becomes the most stressful time of the entire project. Client pressure, demanding targets from superiors, and the blame game between departments and groups all complicate commissioning. Even a seemingly simple problem will require a complete rethink and review by those responsible for each corresponding step—mechanics, procedures, procurement, and process. This puts a great test on the cohesion and collaboration of an automation company’s team. On the other hand, communication during the debugging process often leads to better suggestions and ideas, which are beneficial to the team’s own progress and the design of future new projects.
Post time: Sep-02-2025