An MES or Manufacturing Execution System is more than just production management software. This system can help you handle the toughest and most complex orders, by creating a smooth workflow from raw material to finished product. With the right equipment and data transfer infrastructure in place, you can reduce setup time and scrap and be sure of consistent product flow. …
If you use tubing in manufacturing your product, an out-of-date tube cutting process may be limiting your overall production. You might consider just upgrading to an automatic cutoff saw or an automatic cutoff lathe. However, if your specifications require that the cut pieces to be deburred, chamfered or end-finished, the cutting operation is the easy part. The secondary deburring or …
Having made the wise investment in a rotating-head tube cutoff machine, the next step should be obvious: taking care of your machine so you get continuous production for years to come. Unfortunately, this may not be as easy as it sounds. Many business owners do not understand the maintenance schedule for a high-end machine very well, or the managers they …
When we think about making money with any business, we must necessarily consider how a company conducts its everyday activities. Workflow is a concept that has a huge impact on not only productivity, but also on profitability for any business. Simply put, the better a company’s workflow, the more likely it is to generate profits. Unfortunately, many businesses lose potential …
In the world of manufacturing, automation is often the key to productivity increases. While productivity is important, it is also important not to lose sight of the creativity required to produce excellent materials. While some claim that automation can destroy creativity, turning every manufacturing process into a “cookie cutter” operation, this is not necessarily true. With the right machines, your …
When it comes to your production processes, streamlining is the key to increasing profitability. Although everyone realizes this, not all business owners are sure how to go about making their processes more efficient and effective, reducing waste, or spotting areas needing improvement. Here are a few tips to help you streamline production and increase worker safety and productivity. Improve quality …
The old saying, “There is a perfect tool for every job,” is particularly true when discussing the efficiency of tube fabricating plants. How you manage your workers’ time and effort can often determine whether you are making money or losing it. Therefore, having the right equipment is not just a matter of making work easier for everyone; it may also …
The term “bottleneck” refers to a slowdown or stoppage in any production process. In tube cutting, bottlenecks typically occur at certain points on the production line. In order to fix these problems, it is important for planners to understand how their process becomes bottlenecked in the first place and what steps will solve the situation. Finding and Fixing Production Bottlenecks …
Efficient production is the key to profitability for any manufacturing company. As manufacturing plants work to improve efficiency, many are utilizing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), which is a computerized solution on the manufacturing floor to process raw material into finished goods. An MES monitors and controls the complex data surrounding these processes with the goal of ensuring efficient output. …
Rotating head tube cutoff machines have completely reorganized the workflow of producing and processing in the metal pipe industry. Those with factories or plants dedicated to creating metal pipe products are discovering that with a rotating head cutoff machine, they can quickly streamline their procedures and make the entire process less labor-intensive and more efficient. However, many of these same …