Modernizing Press Shop Sensors Connectivity and IIot Case Studies
Poor part quality and missed production quotas can be a daily source of frustration. Downtime caused by die crashes, poor press setup or weak quick die-change strategies can drive profitability down while raising the stress levels of the entire team. The equipment and presses we have are older than the new techs joining our company, and modernization is way overdue. When discussed, everyone agrees that updates are needed but many are not sure how to begin, and we can’t afford to decommission “old reliable.” Through real-world examples, Healy discusses how press shops are successfully modernizing through a systematic and simple approach to change. By utilizing sensors, connectivity and IIoT technologies, old but reliable equipment is modernized and enhanced to boost worker productivity, prevent die crashes and eliminate nuisance stops. Part quality, worker engagement and production profitability are boosted in these case studies.
Will Healy III - Balluff Worldwide
5 Steps to Creating Operational Excellence in the Press Shop
Part quality issues and missed production quotas can sink profitability in a competitive marketplace. The same problems reappear, but due to stress, lack of training or hard delivery deadlines, we struggle to find the time to solve the root cause of the problem. The challenge of workforce retirement drives us to understand how to integrate new generations into the press shop and successfully drive culture change in the organization. In this presentation, Healy discusses how to systematically achieve operational excellence using best practices and technology to improve uptime and eliminate nuisance stops. Drawing on a decade-plus of personal experiences, successful philosophies are offered to overcome challenges in metal stamping production. When operational excellence is achieved, manufacturers find that they have improved their competitive position, are more in-touch with their business, have reduced costs and waste, have eliminated die crashes, and are boosting productivity.
Will Healy III - Balluff Worldwide