Productivity improvement with Bossard engineering

 

As a leading electrical and electronic equipment manufacturer in China, our customer specializes in producing a wide range of high-voltage devices, low-voltage devices, transformers, switchboards, PLCs, inverters, and automation devices. In the pursuit of continuous improvement, they sought to enhance production efficiency and optimize fastening applications. This is where Bossard's Expert Teardown service came into play.

Opportunity

Our customer was facing several challenges in their assembly process that were hampering productivity. Recognizing the need for expert intervention, they turned to Bossard's Expert Teardown service to identify inefficiencies and implement effective solutions.

Challenges

The customer's low productivity assembly process was plagued by several issues:

• Inefficient Nameplate Attachment: The process of attaching nameplates was cumbersome and time-consuming.
• Low Efficiency Due to Anti-Galling Grease: The use of anti-galling grease on stainless steel fasteners was slowing down the assembly process.
• Reduced Efficiency from Thread Anti-Loosening Glue: The application of thread anti-loosening glue on screws was inconsistent, leading to inefficiencies.

Actions Taken

To address these challenges, Bossard's Expert Teardown service implemented the following actions:

• Speed Rivets for Faster Installation: The consideration of using speed rivets instead of semi-screws significantly sped up the installation process.
• Pre-Lubricant Alternative: The replacement of Loctite-LB 8150 with Everlube 620C provided a more effective pre-lubricant solution, enhancing overall efficiency.
• Pre-Coated Patches for Sealing: Utilizing pre-coated patches as a sealing alternative to Loctite-243 offered a more convenient and reliable solution for thread-locking.

Customer Benefits

The engineering services provided by Bossard brought about significant benefits for the customer:

• Increased Efficiency and Cost Savings: By overcoming the stainless steel fastener galling issues and applying thread-locking glue more evenly, the customer's production efficiency improved by 30%. This translated to a 4% decrease in costs and a 51% reduction in overall expenses.
• Labor Savings: The improvements equated to saving 4,945 working hours annually, which is equivalent to 2.4 full-time headcounts.

Through the partnership with Bossard's Expert Teardown service, our customer was able to streamline their assembly process, resulting in substantial efficiency gains and cost savings. This collaboration not only enhanced their production capabilities but also strengthened the relationship between the two companies, demonstrating the value of expert engineering services in driving industrial excellence.

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