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Representative illustration: An aircraft manufacturer's machine shop implemented formal Management Operating System elements to improve productivity, cycle time and profitability.

Case Study · Aerospace & Manufacturing

An aircraft manufacturer's machine shop implemented formal Management Operating System elements to improve productivity, cycle time and profitability.

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1Challenge

A feasibility study identified root causes and the size of the opportunity across manufacturing, assembly, testing and acceptance, and a plan to change the shop during ongoing operations.

2Approach

  • Programming: added programmers to the Adept document-management workflow
  • 5-axis and 3-axis: pre-loaded tool carousel and holders, standard vise setups and tool tags
  • M/Mill and router: searchable cutter lists, vacuum system, 5S and a redesigned MOS board

3Results

80%

Reduction in 5-axis changeover

60

Tool positions pre-loaded on the 5-axis carousel

4

Work centers improved

Next: tool crib layout designed and pallet rack in position for program review.

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