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Small Shop, Big Gains

Fabricating & Metal Work

Pre-configured work cells that are integrated on a common base reduce installation and setup time, enabling quick deployment onto the manufacturing floor. Custom turnkey systems are thoroughly tested throughout the build process, which takes time and allows most testing and debugging taking place before shipping occurs.

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Driving Excellence in Precision Manufacturing with GROB Machine Tools

Dinesh Mishra

The automation integration in GROB’s machines plays a vital role in reducing cycle times and human error while improving throughput. Their advanced robotics systems work in tandem with the machining processes, optimizing tool changes, part handling, and even complete process workflows.

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Tooling & Workholding

Fabricating & Metal Work

That includes combinations of such products as a machine washdown tool, Zero Point System (ZPS), a range of pneumatic and hydraulic devices, and a new spindle gripper for first level automation without a robot. The core of EZ-Tend’s simplicity lies in its use of a proven lean manufacturing technique: pallet changing.

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Case Study: Lockheed Martin’s Flight to Perfect Quality

iBASEt

This combination of the Toyota production system, Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma is driving continual process improvements. This type of closed-loop quality system is essential to achieving higher levels of quality while improving cycle time and assuring regulatory compliance with AS9100 standards.

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Forming & Fabricating

Fabricating & Metal Work

A 1-meter (118”) single stroke of the feeding gripper ensures rapid cycle times between parts. Other equipment being demonstrated in the FABTECH booth includes an LT7 laser tube with robotic load/unload, LS5 sheet laser with automated load/unload, ELECT, E-TURN and SMART tube benders and two ProBend press brakes. wide-by-12.6”

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Work Sampling Techniques in Manufacturing & Operations Management

ATS

Below, well discuss work samplinginoperations management, detailing its methodologies, benefits, and integration with lean manufacturing principles to enhance operational efficiency and supportprocess improvement. What iswork samplingin manufacturing? How can results drive process optimization or layout changes?