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Lean Manufacturing conversion yields positive results for
local Aerospace & Industrial manufacturer |
Hamilton Sundstrand, a world leader in avionics, joined with CMA/Flodyne/Hydradyne to incorporate lean manufacturing into their plant using Rexroth workstations, flow racks and conveyors. The facility, located in Rockford, IL, designs and manufactures Aerospace power systems and engine control systems.
Over the past year, Hamilton Sundstrand has transformed their manufacturing area into a world class lean factory which has become a model for many other manufacturers in the area. Because of the tremendous success of their program, we asked Steve Sipe, Operations Center Manager for Hamilton Sundstrand in Rockford, to share some insight with us regarding the company's transition to lean. |
Steve Sipe, Operations Center Manager,
Hamilton Sundstrand:
The lean journey at Hamilton Sundstrand in Rockford, IL, involved becoming more competitive by implementing lean and flow. It all started with our recognition of the importance of customer TAKT and that required a redesigning of the assembly area to not only support lean flow, but to make it visible as well.
In order to increase capacity and throughput, we divided the product family into types (generators, turbines, etc.) and then selected appropriate sub assemblies according to our balanced bar chart study. Next, we conducted Cell Designs that balanced the work stations within the sub assembly lines themselves. After that, we conceived a method to flow the sub assemblies into the close lines. Visible flow is our goal—managers need to see the problems quickly in order to minimize their impact on cell performance. We call that “Cell Health.
The Rexroth work stations were a big part of making our flow visible.
The work stations are designed to support the worker by featuring shadow-boxed, point-of-use tooling and assembly space that supports the specific operation. These new flow lines typically have 3 or 4 Rexroth work stations, where the total work is broken down to provide a balanced work flow in the line. The adaptability of the Rexroth work stations was a key feature for us because we needed to ensure each work station could be configured according to the safety and work requirements to be addressed there. |
CMA/Flodyne/Hydradyne: All of the workstations, flow racks and storage units used by Hamilton Sundstrand were custom designed and assembled by CMA/Flodyne/Hydradyne in our Hanover Park, Illinois facility with Rexroth structural framing. Our experience in this area allowed us to recommend and design a system specific to Hamilton Sundstrand's requirements. |
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Join us at the Lean Factory Roadshow: September 28-30, 2010
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (ATE Expo)
Free event, three 90 minute sessions held daily at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Attend complimentary sessions that demonstrate the importance of a data driven approach to line design, the need to create an environment that supports lean with the right equipment and infrastructure, and the tools to create a Visual Factory. Witness the step-by-step creation of the perfect lean production environment, culminating in an actual build demonstration on an optimum lean line.
To attend, register online to attend the Assembly Technology Expo (ATE) and you will be given the option to select one of the Lean Factory sessions during registration. CMA/Flodyne/Hydradyne will be present, please stop by!
Did you know? This is your best opportunity to learn about lean manufacturing in a single day and location. The Lean roadshow is produced by the companies of the Lean Factory group: CMA/Flodyne/Hydradyne, Bosch Rexroth, Leonardo Group Americas, Omron STI, Orgatex, Toyota and Visual Workplace. You will have the resources of these companies at hand throughout the event: ask questions, pick up information or arrange to learn more from any of these lean suppliers at a later date.
Click here to register to attend the ATE. Learn more about the Lean Factory Roadshow.
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Lean Manufacturing Resource Center
Lean manufacturing is about more than simple manual assembly cells. It’s about the elimination of waste: wasted time, wasted motion, wasted production. Here you'll find valuable lean manufacturing resources including lean manufacturing kits, guidebooks and articles as well as expert advice and lean training.
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