This Case Studies Special Advertising Section features manufacturing companies with real-world challenges using quality equipment, software and services to solve their problems and improve their processes. These problem-solving stories describe myriad manufacturing challenges and how the correct application of a supplier’s product or service made the difference, providing quantitative benefits to quality and manufacturing issues.
The suppliers in this special section present these real-world problems and solutions to help Quality Magazine subscribers who may have similar experiences.
Case Studies
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Using GAGEtrak®, “audits are a breeze” for Ahresty Wilmington Corporation.
Ahresty Wilmington Corporation (AWC), located in Wilmington, Ohio, services Ahresty’s North American customer base with an efficient integrated production system that incorporates die-casting, finishing, machining and assembly to meet ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 certification requirements. Founded in 1988, AWC has been recognized with several Quality, Delivery and Productivity improvement awards while providing its automotive customers with quality products at a competitive price.
To meet this high level of quality and service, AWC has used GAGEtrak Calibration Management Software since 1998 to track and manage over three thousand various gages, instruments and pieces of test equipment with many thousands of annual scheduled calibrations.
Danny Trimble, AWC’s primary GAGEtrak user, found GAGEtrak in place when he began with the company over ten years ago. Trimble notes that GAGEtrak was originally selected and later upgraded as the preferred software because it “...offered everything we needed to accurately track our many calibrations: flexibility, individuality, reports, data collection and retrieval... all of it.” Trimble says that GAGEtrak is “the most accurate, dependable, and timely calibration tracking system ever put in service.”
Key areas in which GAGEtrak has helped Trimble and AWC are data tracking and accuracy. “Time savings is immense and critical. Data retrieval capabilities are very good. Our TS audits are a breeze with all the calibration data at our fingertips,” says Trimble. Specifically, Trimble’s favorite feature is GAGEtrak’s day-to-day tracking. “I have complete trust in the daily Calibration Due list. It is a key factor in my day-to-day planning.” Trimble also notes, “[The GAGEtrak] product support is outstanding!”
AWC’s vision is to become the world’s leading die casting producer and to deliver the highest quality products, best service and customer satisfaction worldwide and they use GAGEtrak, the world’s leading calibration management software, to help them get there.
Découpe H2O relies on PolyWorks|Inspector™ to improve the performance of its dimensional control systems
Discover the transformation of Découpe H2O, a cutting-edge manufacturing company in Brognard, France, as they revolutionized their dimensional control systems using the PolyWorks® 3D metrology digital ecosystem. The company specializes in waterjet cutting, sheet metal work, and mechanical welding for the automotive and power generation industries.
Challenged by the limitations of conventional measuring tools, Découpe H2O sought a solution in PolyWorks|Inspector. Initially adopting an articulated-arm measuring device, the company marveled at the ease of use and quick implementation of PolyWorks, a testament to its user-friendly interface.
As the company expanded its capabilities with a Tigo SF 3D coordinate measuring machine, a new challenge arose with the accompanying software's steep learning curve. In a twist of fate, Découpe H2O discovered that PolyWorks|Inspector seamlessly integrated with the Tigo SF CMM, eliminating the need for extensive training and ensuring swift adoption.
The benefits were immense – from reducing programming time on the CNC CMM to providing a universal workflow that streamlined operations across different measuring devices. With PolyWorks|Inspector, Découpe H2O achieved not just precision but simplicity in their dimensional control processes.
Check out their journey as they unlock a new era of efficiency and accuracy in manufacturing.
