Why do engine parts need to be cleaned before assembly?
“Metal pollution” is likely one of the leading causes of early engine failure. Even if your machine shop cleans the parts, they should still be thoroughly re-cleaned and kept clean before and during the engine assembly job. So how do you clean it?
What can be done to make an assembly line more efficient?
Poor material handling can not only bog down manufacturing assembly line operations, but it can also lead to worker injuries, higher inventory carrying costs, production delays, and poor quality output. Formaspace can help.
What should I use to prepare my engine block for assembly?
We recommend the mechanic-style shop towels , since they don’t tear or shed as easily as kitchen towels (Summit Racing sells these in individual rolls). Smaller parts such as main caps can be stored and sealed in fresh plastic bags (freezer bags work) until they’re required for assembly.
What do you need to know about clean assembly?
Clean assembly is performed in a Cleanroom by workers wearing special garments that prevent contaminants from the worker’s body – skin cells, hair, and skin oils – from being deposited onto the clean surfaces of hardware.
“Metal pollution” is likely one of the leading causes of early engine failure. Even if your machine shop cleans the parts, they should still be thoroughly re-cleaned and kept clean before and during the engine assembly job. So how do you clean it?
How to minimize waste in an assembly line?
Manufacturing engineers should be constantly tweaking assembly lines to maximize flow and minimize waste. In fact, this must be part of daily or weekly gemba walks. “You should look for ways that waste has crept back into your line,” says Drew Locher, managing director of Change Management Associates.
What are the pitfalls of a lean assembly line?
“A lean approach helps companies achieve two important goals: one-piece flow and high production mix.” Another pitfall to efficient layout is failing to take a big picture view by overlooking how the assembly line integrates with the overall plant layout.