Machine Shop Productivity Through Service Performance
The increasing demand for short production times with global competitors requires investing in the right equipment and the right people as well as focusing on your niche market. Stepping further into Industry 4.0, whether slowly and methodically, or full-on, still requires a focus on maintenance and the best productivity through service performance. Partnerships with the right tool and machine manufacturers can keep machines running. This is the goal of every machine shop.
Training
The addition of new equipment and the hiring of new staff both require a scheduled training plan to shorten the learning curve for production demands. Training should never be a shortcut, however, as future creativity and performance will suffer. Working with a great supplier should have options including factory training at their site, both digital data and training manuals, and onsite support.
Purchases vary from new tools and spindles to complete new machines or digital interfaces for current equipment. These all require different levels of training at the time of purchase. The level of training should increase exponentially with the value of that purchase. Long-term training should also be considered for new staff hiring. This may look like digital interfaces in a training workshop or reference manuals for consult under the watchful eye of seasoned machinists. Training is an ongoing shop investment in quality production.
