Astro Metallurgical slashes rework by 46%

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Wooster, OH-based Astro Metallurgical Inc., which designs and fabricates pressure vessels for the petrochemical industry, was able to avoid a shutdown through awareness programs. One of the tools which the company used to facilitate those programs was an automated statistical-process-control (SPC) system. Employees were provided with SPC information regarding rework time on a weekly basis to help them understand the problems and to work toward a solution to these problems. The SPC system has reduced Astro's rework time to 2.5% and customer complaints by 47%.

Fabricated plate work (boiler shops), Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing, Pressure Vessels NEC for Chemical Ind, Pressure vessels, Boiler-makers, Boiler makers, Metallurgical plants, Harsco Corp. Astro Metallurgical Div.

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GE Aircraft Engine cuts gage calibration time by 40%

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GE Aircraft Engines achieved a 40% reduction in calibration time when it switched from a manual to an automated gaging statistical-process-control system. The company, which manufactures turbine air foils, recognized the benefits of an automated SPC system in 1993. The system was part of its drive toward the Four-Sigma goal, which was designed specifically to collect and track information not only on operations but on employee badge, machine and fixture-station numbers as well.

Aircraft Engines & Parts, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing, Aircraft engines and engine parts, Aircraft engine industry, Aircraft engines, GE Aircraft Engines

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Greenfield operators cut SPC-related time by 50%

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Augusta, GA-based Greenfield Industries Inc. replaced its manual statistical-process-control (SPC) system with an automated SPC software as part of its effort to achieve ISO 9000 certification. Automation of the information system allowed the company to generate more information from collected data and reduced the time required to establish process baselines for its operations.

Motor vehicle parts and accessories, Motor Vehicle Parts, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, Automobile equipment and supplies industry, Automotive parts industry, Automotive parts, Greenfield Industries Inc. (Augusta, Georgia), GFII

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