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these programs, we have to expect that the volumes may not be there. And maybe it’s a matter of setting up a prototype or smaller-run cell,” said Irion.


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Irion knows all too well that in the medical and aerospace industries prototypes are expected and nothing is guaranteed. “Obviously, we try to focus on parts that are going to repeat, but, sometimes, to compete we have to run the early stages of a program that may not get FDA approval,” Irion said. “We take that with a grain of salt, try to qualify and hope that it does repeat. We understand that going in.” FDA approval or not, Senga has impressed new custom- ers enough to get a foot in the door for the platforms that do progress. Since the installation of the LPP, on-time deliveries are the norm rather than the exception. “Before the LPP system, if we got a 1000-piece run and


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the customer wanted 100 parts a month, we’d have to run at least half the lot at the beginning in order to make the most of our setup,” said Irion. “Then, typically, we would miss the first delivery. Now, when we get a job like this, we set it up, run the first shipment and then store it. We can recall it in a timely manner so we’re able to address multiple part numbers on a monthly basis. I think with the LPP we’ve been 100% early.”


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Eliminating setups with the LPP and the NMV5000 DCG has reduced the chance for operator error and eliminated the inevitable micron-level inaccuracies that result from manual setup changes.


Today, Senga’s push toward improved operations contin- ues, and Irion and his team appreciate the role Mori Seiki equipment plays in that endeavor. “By going with Mori Seiki, we’re hoping to bring an advantage to our customers. because we think it’s the best,” said Irion. “Quality has to be the


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