Simple Solutions That Work! Issue 5

This case study is not your typical automation case study whereby manual and individual processes are replaced by a new automated work cell. This case study demon- strates how newer technology increases capacity, performs more machining process by replacing older automation and adheres to important the ‘one-piece-flow’ Lean Manufacturing Principle to INCREASING CAPACITY & QUALITY WITH NEWER AUTOMATION IN ALUMINUM DIE CASTING CELL 44 Christopher Clark General Manager KUKA Industries/Reis Robotics USA www.reisroboticsusa.com Article Takeaways: 1. Concentrate on one-piece-flow to reduce waste 2. Becoming an earlier adopter of newer technology gets you to the finish line faster with higher quality at reduced costs. SIMPLE SOLUTIONS THAT WORK! The cell comprises all steps from casting to the punch trimmed part.