Case Studies
Greater efficiency, less scrap, and happier customers for Baldor Electric Company
Overview
Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) | |
Equipment & Machinery | |
Process Manufacturing Quality Assurance | |
Machine Condition Monitoring Predictive Maintenance | |
Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration | |
Operational Impact
As a result of its commitment to quality, Baldor was able to measure quality improvements throughout its manufacturing processes. The application of ProFicient’s process-defined control limits led to a reduction in product variation. The company was able to limit unnecessary machine adjustments by relying on actual data instead of personal preference when making adjustments. | |
By using InfinityQS in the inner-ring machining department, Dodge reduced the amount of leftover stock in the bores for grinding. This stock reduction decreased cycle times by an average of 15% per piece, yielding yearly savings of approximately 2511 production hours. The process now produces less variation in machined inner rings (±.0002” vs. ±.002”). | |
Baldor recorded significant cost savings as a result of the first phase of the InfinityQS implementation. The company reported 66% annual dollar savings from reduced scrap for internal customers and 63% annual dollar savings from reduced scrap in InfinityQS work centers. The figures added up to a 13% reduction in overall scrap costs. | |
Quantitative Benefit
15% reduction in cycle times per piece. | |
2511 production hours saved annually. | |
66% annual dollar savings from reduced scrap for internal customers. | |