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Monitoring Tool Life on FANUC CNC

Tool life is a critical component of CNC machines. When managed well, it can result in greater productivity, higher quality, less scrap, and significantly less downtime. Monitoring tool life manually
MachineMetrics / Dec 01, 2022

The Evolution of the Operator: How to Upskill Your Shop...

We Need More People! Maybe… What if we helped our existing team be more efficient? What if we empowered our shop floor personnel with the right information and tools to ensure they could focus on the
MachineMetrics / Nov 23, 2022

How to Reduce CNC Setups to Improve Uptime

Manufacturing companies always focus on downtime to improve processes and increase efficiency in a facility. There are many different categories of downtime, including downtime from jams, breakdowns,
MachineMetrics / Nov 17, 2022

Unlocking Production Efficiency with Accurate Production...

Whether you are tracking overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), machine utilization, or simply the number of finished parts, manufacturing success comes down to one simple, general goal: production
MachineMetrics / Nov 15, 2022
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    Root Cause Analysis: A Complete Guide for Manufacturers
    MachineMetrics / August 19, 2021
    Finding the Source of Problems on the Shop Floor Manufacturing can be a chaotic, fast-paced, and complex endeavor, forcing manufacturers to not only identify but also solve unique challenges. These...

    How Industry 4.0 Is Transforming Lean Manufacturing
    MachineMetrics / May 06, 2021
    What Is Industry 4.0? The concept of Industry 4.0 is reaching—it covers technologies like industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), the cloud, edge computing, and digital twins as well as other defining...

    Lean Manufacturing: The Principles, Wastes, Benefits, a...
    MachineMetrics / February 04, 2021
    What is Lean Manufacturing? Lean manufacturing is a philosophy founded on a strategic approach to continuous improvement and sustainability through the holistic elimination of waste and...

    How lean can work for your whole office
    Lean Manufacturing / May 26, 2020
    Lean manufacturing techniques are not just good for the shop floor. There are a ton of benefits to utilizing them in the office, too! It's not always easy, but it's worth it. Difficulties switching...

    Hoshin Kanri and Lean Manufacturing
    Lean Manufacturing / April 28, 2020
    Lean manufacturing principles trace back to Toyota. The lean technique has been proven to help businesses become more efficient and cut back on waste.  However, did you know that there is another...
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