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Smarter set-ups with new EDM
A precision machining subcontractor has invested in its first Sodick wire erosion machine, a VL600Q model supplied by Sodi-Tech EDM. Berkshire-based Duckworth & Kent (Reading) is using the machine to advance its wire erosion capabilities, reduce the number of set-ups required, improve quality and repeatability, and introduce unmanned overnight operations. With...
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DMG Mori: Breakthrough setting in metalworking (Part 3)
Another example of the successful application of DMG Mori’s automated setup method is BT Lerson company, based near Stansted Airport, UK. For a supplier of high-tech precision engineering products serving the defense and aerospace industry such as BT Lerson, transforming technology to improve machine tool efficiency and improve product quality is...
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West Yorkshire firm boosts productivity with metrology system
A spring ring manufacturer says it can now guarantee 100% accuracy on every part thanks to an investment in a leading quality control system. West Yorkshire-based Cirteq currently makes around 700 million circlips and retaining rings annually, exporting them globally to more than 500 customers who use them in engine construction...
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Lessons from improving productivity in Japan and Singapore
Japan, Singapore are two countries in Asia with the average annual economic growth rate is high. One of the important lessons “promoting” the economy of these two countries in maintaining high GDP growth rate is thanks to labor productivity improvement, shortening development gap and initiating movement. productivity to promptly solve the...
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DMG Mori: Breakthrough setting in metalworking field (Part 2)
When it comes to Eisenwerk’s success Erla goes without mentioning the support from the machine tools and machining centers provided by DMG Mori. With an investment of around seven million euros, Eisenwerk Erla’s foundry and milling workshop was moved to a larger space in preparation for the installation of CNC machines....
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Applying improvement tools for food industry: A case study at Wright (Part 2) ...
Based on good lean manufacturing practices, the Wright bakery continues to apply other innovative tools such as 5S, TPM, Lean and 6 Sigma. In particular, some managers during this time have received intensive training and received a 6 Sigma Yellow Belt certificate. The 6 Sigma Yellow Belt is an effective management...
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Tranquil PC: A transformation through investment in a modern processing line (Part 1) ...
Tranquil PC is a leading manufacturer in the world in the fabrication of low energy efficient information technology equipment. With 17 years of experience in the industry, Tranquil PC is currently a trading partner of many countries around the world such as India, China, the European Union and the United States....
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Applying improvement tools for food industry: A case study at Wright (Part 1) ...
The Wright Dairy Farm is a long-standing dairy producer in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, USA. Although only a family-size facility, the Wright family has always taken full advantage of solutions to improve productivity, which is also the reason they turn to Lean. Nathan Bonds, a consultant who worked with Wright took...
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Lean manufacturing in the digital world
Lean Manufacturing & Operational excellence is never outdated and if done right, smart technologies will enable better, faster decisions. – Lean Manufacturing & Operational excellence never goes out of style, and done right, smart technologies enable better and faster decisions. This is a question that is always asked with regularity: What...
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The strong impact of AR technology on manufacturing industry (Part 2)
In addition to effectively reducing cycle times, increasing accuracy and improving output of industrial production, augmented reality technology can also be applied well in maintenance and maintenance activities. The deterioration of machinery over time can have a great impact on the production process, especially the downtime will increase a lot, causing...
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