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additional training or skill development was necessary Richard said: “All those who I had planned to operate the machines initially were present during the installations and received training/ instruction from the AXYZ representative present at the time. Seemingly this has been enough for us to utilise the machinery to meet our needs, and since then I have ensured any knowledge is given to anyone else who requires it. AXYZ aftersales teams have been on hand to help when contacted, but this has been minimal, with appropriate advice/resolution received each time. I currently have no outstanding issues or needs in order to operate machinery as required.”
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Results and benefits of implementing AXYZ routers.
The implementation of AXYZ routers brought about a series of remarkable outcomes for RC Motorhomes. Improvement in areas of production has increased by approximately 50% when compared to previous ‘hand- based’ tooling methods used pre-2017. This enabled them to redirect/reinvest resource to positively impact other areas of the business, such as new design, fit- out, servicing and retrofit. The efficiency the machines offer has greatly reduced many of the variables the company had little control over. Error rates were reduced and coupled with the natural time saving, there has been a large positive impact. Also reduced labour costs and material wastage contributed to cost savings, boosting the company’s bottom line and the minimised material wastage aligned with RC Motorhomes’ sustainability goals.
Increased efficiency, via automating processes, has enabled RC Motorhomes to significantly reduced production time, allowing them to fulfil orders more swiftly, resulting in shorter lead times and thereby increasing production capacity. The enhanced precision cutting of the components exhibited by AXYZ routers, resulted in improving the overall quality of RC Motorhomes’ motorhomes. Errors and imperfections have been greatly reduced enabling the company to work inside much smaller tolerances
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due to the accuracy and precision of the machines, which in turn has reduced time spent reworking or performing corrections. More complex working has become easier and more time efficient as they have been able to reduce some of the variables and risks present in their previous working processes, mainly due to less ‘human’ involvement. The purchasing of the larger router meant the RC Motorhomes moved to a larger site to incorporate the machine with the 7m bed, a commitment that was a challenge across the business, due to the wealth of changes that it brought to everyone involved. The physical size of the machine and size of materials it can cut/route has meant the company had to modify the methods/techniques it uses, with some designs changing due to the capabilities of the new technology. They continue to try and optimise as much as they can by constantly looking for improvements and new processes. This has included increasing their workforce and putting some of those employees through training to operate/maintain the machines correctly. RC Motorhome has had to reprioritise some aspects of production in line with the speeds that the new machine offers and therefore certain aspects of production processes have also had to change, which has had an impact on other areas, such as supply. When asked how do employees at RC Motorhomes adapt to working alongside the AXYZ machines, and what
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Looking to the future RC Motorhomes is currently more than satisfied with the benefits from its current machines/set- up offers and is constantly working to optimise the use of machinery to its full potential. There are no immediate plans to automate further due to the bespoke ‘coach-built’ nature of the product. However, they wouldn’t rule out the possibility if more ‘mainstream’ builds were required in the future and/or if their production line was expanded.
Conclusion
The integration of AXYZ Ltd routers into RC Motorhomes’ manufacturing processes has proved to be a game- changer, enabling precision, efficiency, cost savings and customisation that have elevated the company’s position in the luxury motorhome industry. AXYZ Ltd routers have become an indispensable tool in their quest to provide top-quality, customised motorhomes to their clientele.
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