Part of a long term, multi-year, contractual agreement to manufacture between 3 to 6 large, turnkey large weldments on a weekly basis, Weldall has investigated and suggested opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce overall costs. Any suggestions or changes required final engineering approval by the customer to assure the desired end result with regard to quality and engineered function of the product.
Through relentless and consistent effort, Weldall has been able to incorporate the following as some of the examples of changes for this customer.
- Higher strength materials to reduce weight and overall costs.
- Reductions in excessive splices and secondary operations due to the specialized equipment Weldall has invested in over the years.
- Continuing capital investments by Weldall on the latest advances in manufacturing technologies for efficiency improvements in the fit up process.
- Incorporation of Six Sigma and Lean 5S production welding principles for efficiency improvements in all processes.
RESULT: An Overall Average Labor Reduction of Over 25% through the Process.