How to improve VMC throughput by 30% without improving cycle-time?

The 2PC increases machine and operator productivity by an average of 30% by eliminating unnecessary downtime. The operator can load, unload, inspect parts and set up jobs while the alternate pallet is in the machine.

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Benefits of Automatic Pallet Changers - Swing Type Pallet Changers rotate table 180 degrees

• “Improved Spindle Utilization” – Operator can safely load raw material / parts while pallet in work envelop is maintaining productivity reducing non-cut-time.
• “Increase Flexibility” - Machine two different operations / parts on the same pallet or delineate each pallet to OP10 & OP20.
• “Reduced Set-up & Operator Intervention” – Two pallets provide ability to set-up multiple fixtures on two tables (2x table surface).?
• “Increased Return-On-Investment” – Higher spindle utilization and reduced set-up drive productivity.?
• “Reduced Floor Space” – More productive machines increase throughput, therefore, requires less machines!?
• “Reduces Labor” – More productive machines increase throughput reducing labor cost per part.
• “Increase Cash Flow” – Faster jobs flow through the shop, faster inventory (WIP) is reduced.??

Need another 30% increase in Productivity after the 30% a pallet changer provides!

Let me introduce the “Automation” Factor!

Yep, 30% more productivity is still possible without improving cycle time!??

The main advantage of the robot is that it does not get tired like a human. Some research show that thanks to robotization, many companies obtained an increase of productivity?by 30%, a reduction of the production cost by 50%, and an increase of utilization by more than 85%.

PS - I apologize if this offends the spread sheet person who meticulously analyzes tool change time to calculate productivity.

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John Schlevensky

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