Case Study: Streamlining Shut Height Adjustment
The Problem In the mid-2000s, a global leader in power management solutions, faced a critical issue with the 2500 Ton National MaxiPress. The crux of the problem revolved around the adjustment of the lower wedge shut height, a crucial factor affecting the press's performance and efficiency. Difficulty in fine-tuning this component resulted in downtime, production of undersized forged parts, excessive material use, and increased flash trimming. Additionally,...