Case Study: Faster Cycle Times
Customer: Custom Injection Molder
Customer’s Problem: Cycle time of 48 seconds due to heat build-up in lifter
Customer’s Needs:
- Cooling circuit in lifter
- Retrofit with minimal steel changes
- Improved cycle times to meet expectations
NXCMFG Solution:
- NXCMFG added 1/16″ NPT water circuit to client provided “off the shelf” lifter CAD geometry
- Set of 4 lifters delivered in 8 days
- Eliminated warp in part geometry
- Delivered set of 4 lifters in 8 days
- Drop-in replacement, no change to matings steel components
Results:
- Faster cycle times
- Reduced from 48 seconds to 30 seconds
- 18 seconds saved per cycle
- 38% improvement
- $126,800 annual savings
