Sunday, June 3, 2018

How To Enhance EDM Machining Productivity

By Stephanie Wright


The reason some companies are left behind by competitors is that they adopt poor approaches to dealing with staff and use of tools that are not up to date. One can become a global competitor if he or she does something to change or improve the current situation in the business. In manufacturing, facilities that rely on EDM machining need to do some of the following things to enhance productivity.

The output of a mold shop counts a lot and it depends on things like maintenance of the EDM. Most shops or companies lose direction because of being occupied by the many projects they are dealing with such that they forget to care for the machine by changing things that require frequent replacement like power contacts. Adopting preventive maintenance is the best way to deal with the problem and it ensures the machine is in good form all the time.

Again, when purchasing the parts to be replaced, there is need to take time since the kind of parts you get can benefit or hurt the machine. Most people will prefer to save money when making a purchase but forget that the quality of the item might be compromised if the cost is low. When you buy such parts, they might cause problems. So, check with an expert first when purchasing the parts to ensure you are purchasing something of good quality.

The other tip to ensure the output of the device is high is by using support services of the supplier for maintenance. These people have the skills and experience that you may need to maintain and use the machine. You will experience less or no loss of machine time. The speed of cutting is also improved which ensure one gets the most out of the investment. Doing the maintenance using unqualified people will lead to frequent shutdowns.

Again, those operating the machines should undergo training so that they can be more efficient. Machine features and technology keep changing each day. The growth of the company not only depends on the machines but even the people. When buying, make sure that the supplier offers free training to the employees of the buyer so that they can improve their knowledge and morale which leads to increased productivity.

To increase working hours so that you can improve output, working during weekends is advisable. But one does not have to do this. You can be competitive and still take breaks during weekends by using automated devices on the machine that reduce production hours. These devices include the AWT, RTH, and the use of a robot to load and unload workpieces when people are nor working like during weekends or at night.

In these facilities, the reason there is a lot of time wastage is the use of manual intervention when it comes to switching wires. Automated dual wire systems are limited which leaves most facilities relying on the manual one which eliminates versatility. Therefore, try using the automated dual system to increase flexibility and to avoid losing precision. The operators become flexible because they have a choice on how to improve performance than with the manual system.

In conclusion, do not be left behind by your competitors. Start talking to your employees and other companies or suppliers to find out what can be done to enhance quality production and communication in your facility.




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