Layout optimization & Automation – Case study

Our client

A Casting parts manufacturer who supplies to Major OEMs

The Challenge

Increase the capacity of the plant from the current per day capacity of 3 Tonnes to 5 Tonnes through layout optimization, automation of critical processes, process study and elimination of activities that don’t add any value.

Our client

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80%

Net Result

Increase in foundry capacity

Reduced Manpower

10 to 3 in moldmaking & 4 to 1 in knockout area

04Hrs

handling time

Material handling time is reduced
Apa Site
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