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LASER BLANKING WITH DYNAMICFLOW TECHNOLOGY
DIE-FREE BLANKING IN THE PRESS SHOP.
DynamicFlow Technology (DFT) is the highly productive, die-free blanking by lasers, directly from a continuously running steel or aluminum coil. Thanks to the high production rate, blanking quality and contour precision, this new technology has made a name for itself as a real alternative to conventional, die-based blanking systems in the press shop.
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An operator- interface screen enables operators to control each blank stack.
and this precision stacking system is a prime example of such an effort, says Cousineau, adding that SPS emphasizes safe- ty and environ-
mental, quality, lean operations, and productivity, all of which impact the automated stacking system.
“Our average changeover time decreased 40 minutes,” says Cousineau, “and that includes locating the stacker in place on the press, selecting the program and adjusting hard stops.” Another tangible effect of these efforts, says Cousineau, is the painted targets on back of the press, “so that when workers are placing the stacker, they just line it up according to the target, so they know exactly where to set it.”
The Shiloh Production System emphasizes cross-functional efforts and continuous improvement.
Cousineau says Shiloh’s cross-functional team for this project represented plant engineering, operators, mainte- nance, quality control and plant management, and that together with BMC experts “were able to identify and imple- ment changes midstream to keep the project moving smoothly.”
Adds Jones, “Virtually every facet of this facility was involved with the building of this line. We have 68 employees, and 10 of them were closely involved in the project. This really was a great opportunity for us to build the best mouse trap possible, and we did.” MF
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