The end of the 3rd shift
Real story: An aerospace parts manufacturer experienced poor productivity on CNC machines.
Customer
Aerospace Parts Manufacturer
Problem
Machines ran 24 hours but the productivity was poor. CNC machine spindles ran just 30% of the time.
Outcome
Stopped working 3rd shift with a saving of Rs 14,00,000 per month.
About Leanworx user
Aerospace parts manufacturer with 40 machines connected to Leanworx machine monitoring system. Average machine hour rate Rs. 650.
Before Leanworx
The Machines ran 24 hours, with 3 shifts of 8 hours each. The average spindle run time was just 30% which suggested severe underutilisation of machines.
The Leanworx Impact
By closely analyzing the downtime data and acting to reduce the downtimes, the spindle run time was increased from 30 to 64%. The target production quantities were achieved in 2 shifts instead of the earlier 3 shifts.
The Leanworx Benefit
This transformative shift occurred over a span of 7 months, resulting in substantial monthly savings amounting to Rs. 14,00,000. These savings are attributed to a reduction in various costs associated with the third shift, including personnel expenses, power bills, and canteen facilities, among others.
