San Diego, CA, October 13th, 2009 – In the midst of manufacturing sector layoffs, firms in the light assembly and manufacturing spaces are being forced to do more with less. These firms are facing a struggle to maintain product quality, while looking at shrinking budgets for capital equipment and personnel. In Flexible Assembly’s continuing series of articles on manufacturing quality, Eddie Silverberg, CEO of Flexible Assembly Systems, a leading integrator of torque tools and equipment, gave one of his customers a teachable moment on worker fatigue.
#1- The problem: Misperception
Flexible Assembly provided a manufacturing demo of a screw presenter to the customer for use in a manufacturing process. “The technicians loved the screw presenter, but management wouldn’t buy it, because when they did a time and cost study, they couldn’t justify spending the money.” Eddie noticed that management was doing its productivity experiment at the beginning of the shift, so he asked the customer to design a more in-depth productivity experiment.
#2 – The productivity experiment
After looking at the issue, Eddie and management at the manufacturing plant decided on a time and cost study that measured worker productivity at the beginning, and the end of the shift. By doing so, the hope was to more accurately measure the consistency or change in worker productivity.
#3- The result: Hidden worker fatigue
The results of productivity experiment were staggering. “We were shocked at the difference in productivity. There was a huge gap between technician productivity at the beginning of the shift versus the end of the shift.” Management at the firm was now clearly behind keeping productivity high throughout the shift, and keeping the screw presenter in place. The experiment helped to clarify worker fatigue as a widespread issue in today’s manufacturing world. “Often times, a small expenditure like a screw presenter, torque screwdriver, or an electric screwdriver can make a huge difference in productivity,” Eddie advises. Taking a holistic approach to productivity can preserve the company’s budget, and significantly improve manufacturing quality.
Flexible Assembly Systems has been working together with firms requiring light-assembly ergonomic solutions since 2003. The company has specialized in offering an extensive ergonomic product list which includes Torque Screwdrivers, Electric Screwdrivers, Pneumatic Screwdrivers, Robotic Assembly, Torque Testers, Torque Wrenches, Screwdriver Bits, Torque Arms & Workplace Systems, and Material Handling Systems.
For additional information, contact:
Eddie Silverberg, President Flexible Assembly Systems
800.696.7614, x250
www.FlexibleAssembly.com
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Flexible Assembly Systems Launches New Torque Tester Site
In response to customer issues around torque tool calibration, Flexible Assembly Systems has launched a new torque tester initiative aimed at tool owners seeking highly accurate torque specifications.
San Diego, CA, May 29, 2009 -- Despite the growing need for assembly with high torque accuracy, companies routinely fall out of ISO 9000 or internal quality metric compliance due to improper torque measurement. Recognizing the need for high torque accuracy, Flexible Assembly Systems has launched a new branch of the company solely focused on torque testing and calibration. As a licensed distributor for AIMCO, CDI, Mark-10, Ingersoll-Rand, and AWS, the firm will now have the widest variety of torque meters and expertise in the torque measurement market. The company's torque testing website, focuses on providing effective torque solutions to manufacturing and assembly firms.
In the past, manufacturing and assembly companies have routinely fallen out of torque testing compliance, resulting in costly delays and product recalls. "Our customers have asked for the assembly tool, and a torque testing service to take care of them for the long haul. With our new initiative, customers can count on maintaining in-house quality," states Eddie Silverberg, President of Flexible Assembly Systems. Manufacturing firms have been forced to purchase expensive torque meters, often with unproven reliability. Flexible Assembly’s effort includes torque analyzers that offer 5 in oz to 5000 ft lbs of torque range, come within 0.25% accuracy, and include a full-time in-house torque calibration staff.
"Since manufacturing budgets are tighter this year, our clients are searching for ways to cut capital expenses, while still maintaining quality. Consumer electronics, automotive, medical device, and other industries depend on torque gauges for their fastening tools, and we have ways to keep their costs down," Silverberg says. The company recently launched a low cost portable torque tester priced under $1000. The company is rounding out its selection with new bottle cap torque testers for beverage companies. “With these new additions, we have the in-house inventory to quickly respond to the customer’s quality needs and torque requirements,” Silverberg states.
Flexible Assembly Systems has been working together with firms requiring light-assembly solutions since 2003. The company's product list is extensive, and includes Assembly Tools, Robotic Assembly, Automotive Tools, Torque Products, Bits and Fastener Systems, Workplace and ESD Systems, and Material Handling Systems.
For additional information, contact:
Eddie Silverberg, President
Flexible Assembly Systems
800.696.7614, x250
www.FlexibleAssembly.com
San Diego, CA, May 29, 2009 -- Despite the growing need for assembly with high torque accuracy, companies routinely fall out of ISO 9000 or internal quality metric compliance due to improper torque measurement. Recognizing the need for high torque accuracy, Flexible Assembly Systems has launched a new branch of the company solely focused on torque testing and calibration. As a licensed distributor for AIMCO, CDI, Mark-10, Ingersoll-Rand, and AWS, the firm will now have the widest variety of torque meters and expertise in the torque measurement market. The company's torque testing website, focuses on providing effective torque solutions to manufacturing and assembly firms.
In the past, manufacturing and assembly companies have routinely fallen out of torque testing compliance, resulting in costly delays and product recalls. "Our customers have asked for the assembly tool, and a torque testing service to take care of them for the long haul. With our new initiative, customers can count on maintaining in-house quality," states Eddie Silverberg, President of Flexible Assembly Systems. Manufacturing firms have been forced to purchase expensive torque meters, often with unproven reliability. Flexible Assembly’s effort includes torque analyzers that offer 5 in oz to 5000 ft lbs of torque range, come within 0.25% accuracy, and include a full-time in-house torque calibration staff.
"Since manufacturing budgets are tighter this year, our clients are searching for ways to cut capital expenses, while still maintaining quality. Consumer electronics, automotive, medical device, and other industries depend on torque gauges for their fastening tools, and we have ways to keep their costs down," Silverberg says. The company recently launched a low cost portable torque tester priced under $1000. The company is rounding out its selection with new bottle cap torque testers for beverage companies. “With these new additions, we have the in-house inventory to quickly respond to the customer’s quality needs and torque requirements,” Silverberg states.
Flexible Assembly Systems has been working together with firms requiring light-assembly solutions since 2003. The company's product list is extensive, and includes Assembly Tools, Robotic Assembly, Automotive Tools, Torque Products, Bits and Fastener Systems, Workplace and ESD Systems, and Material Handling Systems.
For additional information, contact:
Eddie Silverberg, President
Flexible Assembly Systems
800.696.7614, x250
www.FlexibleAssembly.com
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