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Eight Ways to Gain Productivity on the Manufacturing Unit in 2022

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Regardless of the size of your business, continuous improvement in productivity is essential to enhancing gross profits and maintaining competitiveness. Productivity on the Machine shop Tools depends on a combination of efficient employees, equipment and processes. Continuous improvement in all of these areas involves examining the current practices in place and making adjustments to systems, employee training and even the equipment used to generate parts and components 1. Examine Your Production Workflow The first step is all about identifying pain points in your current workflow. Analyze the people, technology and processes required for production as well as the procedures, communication tools and resources available across the company. Consider using value mapping as a way of identifying and monitoring projects for continuous improvement; this strategy enables managers to pinpoint issues and record how changes impact the overall system. 2. Update Machine Shop Processes Share curren

Latest 5 Machine Shop tools to shape your machine Business More Success

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1. Artificial Intelligence for accurate metal cutting Artificial Intelligence (AI) based machining performance in machine tools is going to be the future, opines Jagannath V, Sr. Vice President – Sales, FANUC India. He adds, “As we graduate towards Bharat stage IV and soon to VI in 2020 the need of the hour is going to be minimal carbon emission and sulphur. Hence the metal cutting accuracies with respect to engine parts are going to become more stringent while substantial size reduction for the power or torque delivered.” At the same time tracking of cutting results of each part going into engine would be of paramount importance to assess performance and take corrective action if necessary in future, Jagannath points out. According to Jagannath, some of the AI technologies which will become prevalent would be Smart Adaptive control and Smart Thermal control along with machine tools connectivity. 2. CAD/CAM is the future for SMEs Machine tool industry is the backbone of industrial de

Some Basic Tips for Heavy Equipment Machine Storage in 2022

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Sometimes it’s necessary to store your heavy equipment for months or seasons. Whether it’s for the entire winter or just for a few months while you’re not using it, there are important steps you should take to protect your machines and prevent damage.  Follow these six tips for heavy equipment storage . 1. Prepare your storage area To keep your machines protected, heavy equipment storage is best done in a fully enclosed structure, like a garage, barn, or warehouse. The space should be insulated, clean, dry, and free of any pests and animals. You should also utilize a protective floor mat to prevent your tracked construction equipment from damaging the flooring. Cover your machines with a heavy duty, high quality tarp that will keep out moisture and help you avoid rust. 2. Clean and grease equipment before storage It’s important to give the exterior and interior of your machine a deep clean before longer term heavy equipment storage. If you wash dirt and debris from moving parts and ad