|
|
April 14, 2004
Hydraulic Supply Company Adds New Quality and Productivity
Capability to Hose Shop |
We are
continuing to invest to ensure quality and productivity in our hose
production shop. In April we started using a new Finn-Power
model 120 crimp machine with an electronic VS controller.
|
|
|
Some of the
quality features are:
- The crimp machine has cpk2 process
capability. This means the machine has the capability to produce
crimp diameters and crimp ovality that meets the manufacturers
specification.
- Aeroquip is using this machine in
their facility and has several years of measurements verifying the
machines capability. We will be measuring ourselves to ensure this
continues.
- The dies don’t move parallel to the
hose when crimping so locating the crimp is easier and more
accurate.
- There is an electronic locater that
makes sure the crimp will be in the right location and the crimp
cycle is triggered automatically.
- The electronic control on the
machine allows us to store the hose style, hose size, and fitting so
a simple menu selection specifies the proper dies and crimp
diameter. Also the actual Crimp diameter is displayed for a visual
confirmation.
- A crimp count is displayed so that
after each batch of hoses are made you can verify all ends were
crimped.
- The electronic interface will allow
capturing hoses made and interfacing with work orders in the shop
for documentation of work properly done and tracking if there ever
is a problem. The software for this is not completed but is in
process at this time.
|
|
|
Some of the
productivity features are:
- The crimp machine is rated for 2400
crimps per hour.
- Set up is fast – you just pick your
hose and fitting from the menu and the dies are specified and the
crimp diameter is set and displayed. The die opening is pre-set and
the crimp dwell time is pre-set.
- A quick change die tool makes
changing dies fast and easy.
- Locating the crimp is fast and easy
since the dies don’t move parallel to the hose.
- There is an electronic crimp locater
that initiates the crimp cycle when the hose is in the right
location.
- Fewer measurements are necessary to
ensure quality since the machine is cpk2 process capable.
|
| Close
Window |
