Aero-derivative Turbine Vane Manufacturer Achieves 80% Throughput Reduction
One Huffman 5-axis CBN grinder replaces two creep feed grinders and delivers 80% throughput reduction. Creep feed machines deployed to other work.
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Old Process |
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New Process |
Number of separate setups |
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6 |
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1 |
Batch Mode |
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Yes, queue time in front of each machine. |
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No, single process flow |
Wheels |
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Aluminum Oxide |
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Electroplated CBN |
Diamond Truing Rolls |
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Yes |
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No |
Grind Time |
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105 minutes |
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22 minutes |
Total Load/Unload Time |
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20 minutes |
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4 minutes |
Setup/Changeover Time |
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48 hours |
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20 minutes |
Total Throughput Time Per Part |
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125 minutes |
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26 minutes |
Throughput Reduction |
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80% |
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