Objectives:

- Machine correct-size components for customer

- Establish consistency in the size of parts from shift change and from day-to day

- Reduce excess scrap and additional labor

Solution:
 - Integrated setup parameters and adjustments to the regulating wheel grade, dressing tools and overheard guide

 - Trained operators to identify and implement the adjustments for consistency

Accomplishments:

Results realized at the customer:

- New record of 182,000 pieces produced in 24 hours

- Increase parts per dress from 30,000 to 72,000 -Eliminated scrap, re-work, and machine downtime

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