Lean Manufacturing In Casting Industry

The foundry industry is considered as the most hazardous, uncertain and highly labour-intensive, involving huge capital investment. Material wastage, rejections and recycling are some of the major issues in foundries, which occur due to the non-standardized pouring of hot metal in moulds. Porosity occurs in the main process when pouring hot metal into the cast. There are quality issues in the foundry industry due to cumulative effects of above stated reasons. Batch manufacturing to one-piece flow and again to batch manufacturing are common practices being followed, leading to high inventory blocks. ADDVALUE Lean manufacturing experts assist you to improve your processes by application of Total Flow Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Total Quality Management thereby ensuring high productivity and reduced rejections.

Lean Manufacturing is applicable in:

1. Forging
2. Investment Casting
3. Foundry

Benefits of Lean Manufacturing in Die Casting Industry:

• Low inventory blocks
• Reduced rejections
• High productivity
• Reduced space requirements
• Improved Profitability

ADDVALUE LEAN MANUFACTURING consultants assist organizations in achieving Operational Excellence and developing Business Excellence Models, build Strategic Road maps and Business Plans, by understanding the flow, the losses, the batch processes, the manual work needed etc.