Im a foundry man, we make cast iron parts usually small items weighing not more than 5kg
Although we cast around more than 100k pieces each month but recently we have acquired an order to machine them as well.
Currently we machine around ~600 pieces on a single manual lathe in a 8hr shift. Operations include boring and facing one side. The other face is done by a different person. In past we used a Nakamura CNC Turning machine as well, but were not satisfied with a ~450 piece output in 8hrs. Subsequently sold the machine (which we shouldn't have).
I would like some advice on how to improve my machining throughput.
Thanks
Although we cast around more than 100k pieces each month but recently we have acquired an order to machine them as well.
Currently we machine around ~600 pieces on a single manual lathe in a 8hr shift. Operations include boring and facing one side. The other face is done by a different person. In past we used a Nakamura CNC Turning machine as well, but were not satisfied with a ~450 piece output in 8hrs. Subsequently sold the machine (which we shouldn't have).
I would like some advice on how to improve my machining throughput.
Thanks