Scrap - How ATS Can Affect It

Scrap can affect a manufacturing facility in many ways. ATS can help reduce scrap in general and the affects of it on production.

Ways Scrap Affects Production

  1. Increases production costs because they have to manufacture more in order to meet demand.
  2. Cost of labor, more parts means more time. Could mean running 3 shifts instead of 2 or even worse, running 6 or 7 days instead of 5.
  3. Cost of tooling, have to make more plus re-work to meet demand.
  4. Floor space to stage re-work.
  5. Inspection capacity, CMM, personnel etc.
  6. Cost to expedite parts to customer.
  7. Potentially have to invest in redundant equipment in order to meet demand.

Ways ATS Can Affect Scrap

  1. ATS has the capability to verify geometric alignment of each independent axis of the machine.
  2. ATS can verify how the axes relate to each other when used simultaneously.
  3. ATS can verify positioning capabilities down to the micron level.
  4. ATS can identify the features of the part that any error will affect.
  5. ATS can predict the performance capability of the machine on various parts being considered.
  6. ATS can identify errors caused by fixturing issues such as hysteresis or movement.
  7. ATS can verify speeds and feeds which affect everything from size to finish.
  8. ATS can verify the effects of environmental issues such as heat, cold and even material growth.
  9. Whenever a ball screw is replaced on a machine using encoder or resolver feedback, that axis should have the linear compensation adjusted, likewise if a scale is replaced, the linear compensation should be verified and adjusted for accuracy.
  10. ATS can provide machine certifications required for various quality programs.
  11. If a machine is being considered for rebuild or relocation ATS can identify needed repairs.
  12. If a new part is being considered to be run on a specific machine, ATS can verify the capability of that machine to be able to run that specific part.
  13. Anytime a machine is crashed or moved the machine condition and performance should be verified. (This can typically be done with the Ballbar in as little as 4 hours.)
  14. ATS not only has the capability to identify issues with the machine but we also provide a very comprehensive report outlining the repair method required and can provide the repair as well if requested.

In general if there is a quality issue with a CNC machine tool or component, Specialized Reliability Solutions has the capability to identify and correct it.