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From 15 min. to 90-sec. die changeover: installation of two T-table systems at Trane's HVAC plant makes it possible
- Source :
- Appliance Manufacturer. July, 1997, Vol. 45 Issue 7, p44, 3 p.
- Publication Year :
- 1997
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Abstract
- The T-table systems for updating work cell for streamline production installed by Trane Co have dramatically reduced die change time in the company's heating, ventilation, air conditioning plant in Fort Smith, AR. The systems have provided a flexible demand-flow schedule, leading to five-minute-die change downtime and a die changeover of 90 seconds. This has boosted the company's commitment to implement efficient but cost-effective methods in manufacturing operations.<br />The Trane Co.'s plant in Fort Smith, Ark., is committed to demand-flow technology, implementing the most cost-effective and efficient methods in its manufacturing processes. A major producer of commercial and [...]
Details
- ISSN :
- 0003679X
- Volume :
- 45
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Appliance Manufacturer
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.19780347