Lean manufacturing is a production discipline in which anything that does not contribute to the value of the end product is eliminated from the manufacturing process. Practiced in various industries, lean manufacturing helps woodworking companies reduce production costs and improve the bottom line without compromising product quality. There are several ways for companies to do this, one of which is implementing commercial woodworking machinery that reduces the cost of production. Below are some examples of how businesses can make their manufacturing process leaner concerning the use of an industrial panel saw.
Use the real thing. Table saws are often referred to as panel saws because they are used to cut panels. However, they are not designed specifically for that purpose, and they often have a small table that makes it difficult to cut large pieces. Replacing them with genuine panel saws will increase production speed and improve cutting quality, allowing you to produce more units and save money by reducing waste pieces and rework.
Use horizontal models. Panel saws come in two styles: vertical and horizontal. Both configurations work fine for cutting panels, but horizontal models can be loaded quicker, operated faster, and have a slim footprint that occupies a minimal amount of workspace. Quicker loading and faster cutting improve production capacity. Commercial woodworking machinery that has a small footprint makes it easy for companies to implement the equipment without acquiring a larger workspace.
Use CNC models. Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment features the fastest operation. Because they operate using a software program, they decrease waste pieces by eliminating human error. Because they can be programmed for long production runs, they also allow one operator to control multiple industrial panel saw stations at once. CNC models increase the bottom line by increasing production capacity, reducing waste pieces, and making it possible to reduce payroll by decreasing the number of operators who are on the floor at any given time.
Buy used equipment. Most companies would prefer to have new equipment, but buying used equipment often results in getting the most for your money. Industrial grade equipment is designed to operate for decades under strenuous conditions without experiencing a drop in performance. This means fifteen-year-old equipment that was sold and reconditioned can deliver the same dependability and performance as new equipment. If you are looking to go leaner on the cost of production hardware, buying pre-owned equipment is a great way to do it.
RT Machine supports lean manufacturing
If you need an industrial panel saw for lean manufacturing, RT Machine is a great place to get it. We have a large inventory of new and used commercial woodworking machinery. Plus, we have an equipment locator service that finds out of stock hardware and ships it to the location of the buyer.
If you need to trim the fat from the equipment budget, our reconditioned, pre-owned equipment gives you the opportunity to get hardware that performs “like new” for a discounted price. To learn more about our inventory and services, browse through our website, or call us today.
