Complete Auxiliary Integration
TRENDS IN AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
Auxiliary Equipment is a broad topic that touches all types of processes. It plays a more important role in
the overall production process than ever before. There has been much advancement in tooling, screw design,
and molding machines over the past 10 years, resulting in greatly improved productivity.
Today, those processors with newer machines (post-1990) have fine-tuned their machines and matched screw designs to the resin being processed. These processors are now looking at auxiliary support equipment as a critical part of optimizing operations-and, most importantly, of increasing profit margins. These leading molders are finding that matching and integrating the right auxiliaries to the process provides a good return for each dollar invested.
The goal in a process environment is to produce the highest quality part 100% of the time with a 0% scrap rate and 0% waste in the process. This goal should be accomplished using the fastest possible machine cycle time and a minimum amount of human contact. To maximize profitability, this should all be performed at the least cost to the processor. Unfortunately, not all processors are able to achieve this goal.
Technology and experience has led to significant improvements in the design and proper implementation of the correct auxiliary equipment to match the process. Selection of the proper auxiliary process equipment is critical to successful processing. By taking the time to properly select the right equipment to match the process, you will be able to maximize the efficiency of the process and help to obtain the goal and expectations of your business.
Do not always look at the initial cost of the equipment. Besides fit, form, function and compatibility with your other equipment; look at the "value" that the equipment can add to your process. Evaluate the productivity gains that can be achieved (short and long term) through proper implementation of this equipment in your process. Utilizing the latest in today's technology allows you the opportunity to match and integrate the right auxiliaries into your process. This match will optimize your operations and most importantly will increase your bottom line.
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