Lean Improvements in Powder Coatings
The goal of lean manufacturing improvements in powder coating operations is to reduce costs and speed operations. This is easier said than done. Driving the principals of lean manufacturing into your powder coating operation has challenges due to the restriction from batch operations or color changes in flow-through. This talk to designed to discuss techniques to reduce waste in your operation through downtime management, line staging, equipment design, material handling, and other processing techniques. You will leave with ideas of how to reduce your time on the line, operating costs and work in process (WIP).
Marty Sawyer - Trimac Industrial Systems
Management of My Powder in Process, Why Should I Care About It?
Most powder coating operations go about their daily business of coating parts, but many users overlook a key aspect of the coating process, which is powder management. This presentation will outline the importance of powder management by focusing on six key areas: Color flexibility, particle control, powder utilization, delivery control, coating uniformity, and transfer efficiency. All of these are critical elements of managing a powder coating process. Through this presentation users will learn practical tips and ideas to consider as they evaluate their processes for improvements in operational performance and efficiency.
Jeffrey Hale - Gema USA Inc.
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