Gear Inspection Automation Slone Gear International, Inc. Company Profile:Slone Gear International, Inc. based in Tipp City, Ohio, develops and distributes gear metrology products, both standard and custom gaging solutions for the most challenging gear and spline measurement applications. “We were impressed with the support we received throughout the project, the quick response time, and theContinue reading “Gear Inspection Automation”
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Value Stream Mapping Shaffer
Value Stream Mapping Shaffer Manufacturing Corp Company Profile:Located in Urbana, Ohio, Shaffer Manufacturing Corp is a part of the Linxis Group. Shaffer is leading the innovation of mixers and processing equipment. They provide customized solutions to customers and support their ability to mix products precisely and efficiently. “The value stream mapping was the start ofContinue reading “Value Stream Mapping Shaffer”
Budde Automation Commissioning
Budde Precision is a growing company and recently entered into the aerospace and defense industry. Budde needed to expand their capacity to be able to manage their current and future workload, but lacked the skilled workforce to do so.
Business Growth
Business Growth Wicked Welding Company Profile:Wicked Welding is a family-owned welding services company based in Dayton, Ohio. Wicked Welding offers microscopic GTA welding, laser beam welding, tool, mold & die repair welding, as well as laser engraving. They support the tooling, mold and die, medical, automotive, and aviation industries. “FastLane’s assistance has been essential toContinue reading “Business Growth”
AS9100 and ISO9001 Certifications
Aerospace is a large portion of Gem City Metal Technologies’ business. In order to continue to compete in their market, they needed to become AS9100 certified. Without the required certification, they faced losing a significant amount of business.
The Battle: Equipment Maintenance versus the Production Floor
As you know, in the manufacturing environment you have days when the production manager is arguing with the maintenance manager. While production needs to get the last order done by Monday, maintenance needs to service the equipment to ensure uptime, safety of the equipment and the operators around it.
5 Secrets to Implementing 5S
It’s no secret that a clean, organized facility is a more productive facility. It’s the getting there part that can be the biggest challenge. But, when all of the hard work is finally done and you see the results, like improved safety, better quality and increased production, you know the journey has all been worth it.
