September 1, 2019
September 2019
Looking at the calendar, I see Labor Day is just around the corner. With that, there are many changes coming, the weather is starting to cool off a little, the leaves on trees will transition from a lush green to a very vibrant pallet of colors, our children will return to school, listing a few of the changes.
In manufacturing, we are accustomed to changes happening very often. In the automotive industry, the OEMs will reimagine their vehicles every 4 or 5 years, and with “minor model changes” in between. The toy and hobby industry will rush new products to market to offer the next Pet Rock (circa 1975) or something similar.
For plastic molders, change is the norm. Your customer is changing his requirements to you with changes in shape, quantity, or delivery. You introduce change into your process with optimization and other projects to increase your efficiency and have a positive impact on your bottom line.
FISA has partnered with one of our customers that will increase their bottom line. They have accomplished this through changing from a cold sprue to a valve gated hot runner. They are experiencing an increase in production rates by reducing scrap rates from about 20% to<2%. We are now scaling it throughout their facility.
Contact me to see if FISA can help you optimize your process. Our Engineering group can be a valuable resource to help reduce some of the process limitations that stand in the way of making positive changes that will impact your bottom line.
Until next month, be safe, have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Holiday, and make good parts.
Please like us on Facebook at FISA Corporation
Mark Gilley
(931) 222-4361
sales@fisacorp.com
www.fisacorp.com
In manufacturing, we are accustomed to changes happening very often. In the automotive industry, the OEMs will reimagine their vehicles every 4 or 5 years, and with “minor model changes” in between. The toy and hobby industry will rush new products to market to offer the next Pet Rock (circa 1975) or something similar.
For plastic molders, change is the norm. Your customer is changing his requirements to you with changes in shape, quantity, or delivery. You introduce change into your process with optimization and other projects to increase your efficiency and have a positive impact on your bottom line.
FISA has partnered with one of our customers that will increase their bottom line. They have accomplished this through changing from a cold sprue to a valve gated hot runner. They are experiencing an increase in production rates by reducing scrap rates from about 20% to<2%. We are now scaling it throughout their facility.
Contact me to see if FISA can help you optimize your process. Our Engineering group can be a valuable resource to help reduce some of the process limitations that stand in the way of making positive changes that will impact your bottom line.
Until next month, be safe, have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Holiday, and make good parts.
Please like us on Facebook at FISA Corporation
Mark Gilley
(931) 222-4361
sales@fisacorp.com
www.fisacorp.com