Meeting Demand in a Changing Landscape
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Meeting Demand in a Changing LandscapeIn the competitive world of precision machining, Shanghai Combine Machinery Technology Co., Ltd, led by Executive Director Mr. Lu, faced a critical challenge of balancing cost-effective, high-quality part production with the industry's rising labor costs and a scarcity of skilled machine operators. Recognizing the need for innovation to maintain a competitive edge, Mr. Lu embarked on a journey to automate the CNC machine tending process. “To continue meeting demand from our customers around the world, we needed to be less reliant on hard-to-retain operators. We needed an affordable solution that was flexible and very easy to use – our CNC machine tending solution powered by D:PLOY was simply the best option available in the market for this” Mr. Lu explained.
Precision Machining Evolution; the challenges Precision machining demands not only skill but also a workforce that is becoming increasingly scarce and more expensive. Shanghai Combine Machinery Technology found itself in a contest where labor costs and operator turnover were on the rise, threatening to disrupt the seamless production of high-quality parts. The business needed a cost-effective solution to mitigate the challenges posed by the shrinking pool of skilled operators without impacting on quality standards. With the need to automate the CNC machine tending process, Mr. Lu faced a critical challenge – the limited floor space and a high variety of parts being machined on a weekly basis. The solution had to be not only quick but also possess a small footprint and high flexibility to ensure uninterrupted operations and minimal downtime.
CNC machine tending solution powered by D:PLOY, the perfect solution In their quest for an optimal solution, Shanghai Combine Machinery Technology turned to the D:PLOY platform. The solution incorporated a custom base and infeed setup, a collaborative robot from Elite Robots, and two 2FG7 electric grippers. The result was an automated cell that could be set up within a day, enabling the introduction of new parts in minutes. “Our automated CNC machine tending solution utilizing the D:PLOY platform perfectly fitted our needs as we needed a quick and compact solution to our challenges. The ability to introduce new parts in minutes was a game-changer for us as this was a must with the small batches, we run on the machine.” Mr. Lu, Executive Director, Shanghai Combine Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. Shanghai Combine Machinery Technology's adoption of the D:PLOY platform exemplifies a successful response to the challenges faced by precision machining manufacturers in today's dynamic business landscape. Mr. Lu's strategic decision not only ensures the continued success of his company but also sets a benchmark for the industry, showcasing the transformative power of ready-to-deploy innovative solutions.
About Shanghai Combine Machinery Technology Co., Ltd Established in 2008, the company initially traded imported CNC machine tools and offered machine tool maintenance services. Over the years, it expanded its services, including the design and production of machine tool clamps and the provision of mechanical processing solutions. To meet growing customer demands, the company established an application engineering technology department and a tooling and fixture business department. In response to rising domestic labor costs in 2011, Combine Machinery Technology partnered with the Korean head office and a foreign factory to create an automation division. This division focuses on developing automated production lines and manipulators, sold independently under the COMBINE brand. The company aims to provide customized, flexible production lines to help customers achieve high efficiency and unmanned operations. |
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Meeting Demand in a Changing Landscape
In the competitive world of precision machining, Shanghai Combine Machinery Technology Co., Ltd, led by Executive Director Mr. Lu, faced a critical challenge of balancing cost-effective, high-quality part production with the industry's rising labor costs and a scarcity of skilled machine operators. Recognizing the need for innovation to maintain a competitive edge, Mr. Lu embarked on a journey to automate the CNC machine tending process.
“To continue meeting demand from our customers around the world, we needed to be less reliant on hard-to-retain operators. We needed an affordable solution that was flexible and very easy to use – our CNC machine tending solution powered by D:PLOY was simply the best option available in the market for this” Mr. Lu explained.
Precision Machining Evolution; the challenges
Precision machining demands not only skill but also a workforce that is becoming increasingly scarce and more expensive. Shanghai Combine Machinery Technology found itself in a contest where labor costs and operator turnover were on the rise, threatening to disrupt the seamless production of high-quality parts. The business needed a cost-effective solution to mitigate the challenges posed by the shrinking pool of skilled operators without impacting on quality standards.
With the need to automate the CNC machine tending process, Mr. Lu faced a critical challenge – the limited floor space and a high variety of parts being machined on a weekly basis. The solution had to be not only quick but also possess a small footprint and high flexibility to ensure uninterrupted operations and minimal downtime.
CNC machine tending solution powered by D:PLOY, the perfect solution
In their quest for an optimal solution, Shanghai Combine Machinery Technology turned to the D:PLOY platform. The solution incorporated a custom base and infeed setup, a collaborative robot from Elite Robots, and two 2FG7 electric grippers. The result was an automated cell that could be set up within a day, enabling the introduction of new parts in minutes.
“Our automated CNC machine tending solution utilizing the D:PLOY platform perfectly fitted our needs as we needed a quick and compact solution to our challenges. The ability to introduce new parts in minutes was a game-changer for us as this was a must with the small batches, we run on the machine.” Mr. Lu, Executive Director, Shanghai Combine Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Combine Machinery Technology's adoption of the D:PLOY platform exemplifies a successful response to the challenges faced by precision machining manufacturers in today's dynamic business landscape. Mr. Lu's strategic decision not only ensures the continued success of his company but also sets a benchmark for the industry, showcasing the transformative power of ready-to-deploy innovative solutions.
About Shanghai Combine Machinery Technology Co., Ltd
Established in 2008, the company initially traded imported CNC machine tools and offered machine tool maintenance services. Over the years, it expanded its services, including the design and production of machine tool clamps and the provision of mechanical processing solutions.
To meet growing customer demands, the company established an application engineering technology department and a tooling and fixture business department. In response to rising domestic labor costs in 2011, Combine Machinery Technology partnered with the Korean head office and a foreign factory to create an automation division. This division focuses on developing automated production lines and manipulators, sold independently under the COMBINE brand. The company aims to provide customized, flexible production lines to help customers achieve high efficiency and unmanned operations.
