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Dave Lange
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A Note from Dave Lange
Better. Faster. Cheaper. The drumbeats of the global economy keep getting louder for North American manufacturers. In this issue of InStep, we’re exploring one of the most effective ways you can address these challenges: Lean Manufacturing. At D-M-E, we’ve been pursuing Lean initiatives for more than 15 years, and we’d like to share some of what we’ve learned. Read More |
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Lean Manufacturing Defined
Not everyone is clear on what it means to be Lean. So its best to begin any Lean initiative by establishing a definition. In a nutshell, Lean Manufacturing is continuous improvement focused on enhancing quality, cost, delivery and people. Read More |
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How Soon Can You Get Started with Lean?
While Lean is viewed by many as critical for survival, many in the moldmaking industry are having serious trouble making it work. Too many are still asking the wrong question. Instead of, “Is this for me?” the question should be, “How soon can I get started?” Don Nelson, D-M-E’s Director of Engineering and Continuous Improvement, recently provided a commentary on keys to Lean success in Moldmaking Technology magazine. Read More |
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| Report: Lean Leaders up to 40 Percent More Efficient
Not up to speed with Lean? You’re not alone. In a 2006 survey of the North American Mold Manufacturing Industry conducted by Plante & Moran, 41 percent of the respondents said they “know nothing” about Lean Manufacturing. However, said a Plante & Moran partner, “if there is a time to look at your processes and become Lean, it is now.” Read More |
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Cut Time, Tooling Costs with MUD
Lean is aimed at providing value in the shortest time, with the least waste. The Master Unit Die (MUD) Quick-Change™ System helps on both fronts—cutting downtime by up to 75 percent and reducing new-tooling costs by as much as 66 percent. MUD companion inserts are now available with shortened lead times, further supporting Lean initiatives. Read More |
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The Industry’s Most Comprehensive
CAD Library Gets Even Better
Trillions of product combinations available,
including specifications, technical details
Version 5.0 of D-M-E’s CAD Part Library is now available online and on CD, expanding on what was already the industry’s most comprehensive resource of its kind.
The new version features several updates, including data on new D-M-E products, along with updated drawings and configurations.
Design engineers can easily search the library for part availability, specifications and technical details. Compatible with more than 70 different native and neutral CAD formats, the library features more than 66,000 available parts. It contains both 3-D and 2-D specification drawings, along with the part number for purchase orders, and integrates all components of the mold into any CAD program. Read More |
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