By Ben Lampi, product manager, Weiler Abrasives Group
It’s not an overstatement to say most every fabrication and manufacturing operation cares about throughput. Finding ways to maximize productivity is a top priority.
Optimizing throughput affects the quantity of products being manufactured — and therefore the number of jobs an operation can fulfill. It also helps reduce downtime, or bottlenecks, in the process, resulting in time and labor savings that also benefit the bottom line.
Many manufacturing and fabricating applications require metal cutting, grinding and finishing as part of their process. These activities may seem like a small piece of the puzzle, but they can have a significant impact on the efficiency in the overall operation.
Consider common factors in cutting, grinding and finishing that can hinder throughput — and best practices to help resolve these issues.
