Case Study: General Grind & Machine uncovers 6,900 hours of machine capacity with MachineMetrics

General Grind & Machine gains 6,900 hours of capacity with MachineMetrics

General Grind & Machine, a manufacturer serving industries like heavy equipment and aerospace, faced a challenge with low machine visibility and excessive setup times. Without automated data collection from MachineMetrics, they were unable to determine the root causes of downtime and bottlenecks, which reduced their overall equipment effectiveness and constrained capacity.

MachineMetrics implemented its platform by deploying edge devices and tablets across the shop floor to automatically collect and analyze machine data. This solution provided the data-driven insights needed to uncover significant hidden capacity, resulting in a 100% increase in machine utilization and a gain of 6,900 hours of capacity. General Grind & Machine used these insights to optimize processes like machine cleanup procedures and setup times.

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