given shift. “We were kind of amazed by the plant’s newfound capability,” says Rob Bucek, production control manager. The shop decided to invest in the new machine last fall, af- ter maximizing the envelope on a smaller horizontal machine.
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ations is the fatigue factor. “Part of the implementation layout is all about getting information and making sure the operators have everything at their fi ngertips,” Bucek says. By looking at how often operators were leaving the machine to grab products and running up and down stairs, D&S could see where it could eliminate wasted move- ment. “If everything isn’t organized properly, it could degrade effi ciency of the workcenter,” Bucek adds. To maximize the plant’s resources,
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D&S implemented an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Ma- chine controls and forklift laptops are connected to the ERP system. To call a forklift to bring unfi nished parts to the machine, operators simply fl ip a switch. The forklift driver receives the request, and collects the products the machine needs. This system gives operators the ability to cut on the FH1250SX con- tinuously, without having to leave the workstation to fi nd materials. To maximize effi ciency, D&S
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dedicated plenty of space to the new system. Located in front of the work envelope, D&S added a rail structure for the control panel. Made in-house, the rail allows the computer to slide along the entire length of the machine. This innovation gives more mobility and fl exibility to operators—a seem- ingly minor improvement that has led to increased effi ciency and improved ease of use. One side of the FH1250SX became
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