When trying to cut costs in the production process, it is important to look into ways on how to reduce your machining time as it makes up 50% of the cost structure.
When an engineer includes a surface finish spec on a print, the intent is not just to make the part look good. It affects how a part will fit, wear, reflect light, transmit heat, distribute lubrication and accept coatings. The finish should be determined by the part’s function, without wasting time and effort on a higher quality finish than is necessary.
In the real manufacturing world, the productivity happens when machines are humming and machinists are focused on their jobs rather than spending production time looking for essential parts and tools.
Your manufacturing operation can never be too safe. Like any other process or initiative, safety should be approached with continuous improvement in mind.
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