In this column, we’ll focus on ways to expand your productivity by increasing speed and improving process reliability. Some other aspects to help increase your productivity include (1) finding ways to reduce non-productive times, such as set-up times, and (2) reducing down times by improving reliability of the machine process. These same principles hold true for sheet metal processing, and fabricators need to recognize that factors in addition to laser power and speed contribute to productivity. And when you’re on the racetrack, you may find that you need to actually slow down in order to negotiate obstacles faster. In auto racing, there are other factors, such as setup, where adjustments have to be made to the vehicle’s suspension, brakes and transmission.Īlso, the time it takes to service/pit stop the car with regard to new tires, air pressure, and minor adjustments contributes to success. And it is not only speed that wins on the shop floor. However, let me raise the yellow flag because there is a caveat to share – and it’s an important one: It is not just speed that makes the sport. Using auto racing as an analogy, we might say that the fastest machine on the shop floor wins. You want to get the job done quickly, accurately and inexpensively. ![]() ![]() ![]() The goal of every fabricator is to maximize productivity in order to generate as much revenue as possible.
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