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the project. Their team of engineers handle all aspects of the integration process including machining technologies, third- party equipment, material handling, application engineering, fixtures, on-time delivery, on-site installation, test runs, train- ing and post-production support. The result is a very tightly integrated system where the cutting process, machine control, fixtures, interfaces and automation systems work together seamlessly. We trust Makino to develop and deliver the best solution for our manufacturing system, including layout, cycle time and total production rates. They have always quoted us accurately and lived up to their guarantees,” said Lord. The most critical component of any automated cell is the machining center. If a machine goes down for maintenance, the whole cell goes down, meaning substantial losses in productivity. According to Lord, every RFQ distributed by Eagle includes a requirement for 99% machine uptime over a five-year production timeline. “When dealing with takt times of 30 seconds or less, extended machine downtime is unaccept- able. Every second lost is money falling through the cracks,”
said Lord. “Our machines have to be tough in order to hold up against the stresses of a 24/7 production schedule. Not every supplier is able to deliver on this level of commitment.” “It’s a tough production environment, but the expecta- tions remain high,” said Lord. “Our Makino investments have proven that machines can be built tough enough to endure rigorous production routines. Makino’s robust control software also interfaces seamlessly with other automation systems, ensuring the highest level of operational efficiency. And with error reports directly tied to our database, technicians are able to resolve issues quickly and easily, minimizing downtime.”
Eagle has employed Makino for integration services on eight different production lines with a total of 20 individual cells, including machining centers, material handling, ap- plication engineering, programming, workholding, end-of- arm tooling, part tracking, and other ancillary equipment.
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As Eagle continues to seek new opportunities and growth, the company pursues additional plans for optimizing its pro- duction processes. One innovation under consideration is the implementation of part-tracking technologies. “Historically, tracking considerations were low on our list of priorities, but as production timelines continue to grow tighter, we are evaluating every possible way to get the most out of our investments,” said Lord. “Additionally, our customers ap- preciate transparency. To have the ability to track, record and share the manufacturing process of each part will give our customers an added layer of confidence.” According to Lord, the addition of these capabilities is not without additional chal- lenges. To address those concerns, Eagle continues to rely on its partnership with Makino to ensure perfect integration for long-term reliability. ME
For more information from Makino Inc., go to
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