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Machine reliability is crucial for 24/7 operation, and Brunk addresses that issue by maintaining a yearly maintenance pro- gram—Uptime+--
with GF AgieCharmilles. “They come in and do a thorough check of the entire machine, so unexpected down- time is eliminated,” he said, “We found that the added expense of the program is far outweighed by the piece of mind we gain in the fact that nothing weird is going to happen throughout the year. The program has really made operations stable for us.” ME For more information from GF AgieCharmilles, go to
www.us.gfac.com, or phone 847-913-5300; for more informa- tion from Brunk Industries, go to
www.brunkindustries.com, or phone 262-248-8873.
Automation Drives Auto Tier 1 Delivery
W
hen annual production volumes exceed 1.5 million parts and required takt times are 30 seconds or less, it’s important to find and exploit every process advantage.
AEROSPACE MEDICAL DEFENSE
As a Tier 1 supplier in the automotive industry, Eagle Manufacturing (Florence, KY) can attest to the unforgiving demands for on-time delivery and consistent quality. Yet Eagle thrives under the pressure by strategically integrating high- volume automated machining technologies that produce the best quality output at the lowest cost possible. A subsidiary of Linamar Corporation, Eagle supports the network’s manufacturing division by producing engine blocks and cylinder heads for the world’s leading automo- tive manufacturers, including two of the “Big Three” original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in North America. A web of automated production lines that run 24 hours a day, seven days a week cover Eagle’s 300,000 ft2 Northern Kentucky.
(27,871-m2 ) facility in
AUTOMATIC BACKWASHING FILTRATION SYSTEM
Since 2006, Eagle has integrated Makino (Mason, OH) horizontal machining centers into eight different production lines with a total of 20 individual cells. The most recent instal- lation was an expansion line designed to bypass several other machines undergoing maintenance. The scope of the project included two cells: a cell with two a51nx horizontal machining centers and a cell with three a61 horizontal machining cen- ters. The cells were equipped with pedestal robots, conveyor systems and 2D data matrix tracking. Delivery and integration of the systems were completed within a short lead-time of only six months.
Maintain Consistent Part Finish Reduces Part Rejection
Increases Coolant or Oil Life
Keeps Particulate from Building up in the Machine Handles One or Multiple Machines
As a Tier 1 supplier to leading automotive OEMs, Eagle produces 1.5 million parts annually with required takt times of 30 seconds or less.
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Makino’s responsiveness in delivery has enabled Eagle to meet shorter lead-times and seize market opportunities. “This level of transparency and reactive communication has been a tremendous benefit to our turnaround on proposals and has enabled us to get new lines and expansions installed and run- ning before our competitors,” said Lord.
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