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ASIMCO Camshaft Foundry’s Resin Sand Automatic Pouring Line Officially Enters Trial Production
Release Date:
13-08-29
On July 17, 2013, ASIMCO’s Camshaft Foundry officially commenced trial production on its resin-bonded sand automatic pouring line. Through meticulous design, evaluation, and manufacturing by the company’s TPM Promotion Office (responsible for scheme design), as well as the Technology, Equipment, and EHS departments, we undertook a cost-effective investment in upgrading to an automated production line tailored for resin-bonded sand products. This marked a complete departure from the 20-year-old manual practice of lifting ladles for pouring, achieving full automation of processes such as casting, shakeout, and sand removal. At 2:00 p.m., all shift employees began preparations, and at 3:15 p.m. the first ladle of molten iron was officially poured. Employees at each post performed their respective duties, working busily yet with less strain than before, their simple joy evident on their faces. Following the start of mass production and with continuous minor improvements made during operation, the project not only met but partially exceeded the original design targets: worker workload was reduced by more than 50%, labor efficiency improved (resulting in a reduction of three workers), the incidence of pouring defects—such as improperly closed molds, which previously required workers to lie on the ground to align and tighten bolts, a very strenuous task—was significantly lowered, and the yield of defect-free parts increased. At ASIMCO Camshaft Company, there are countless large and small improvement initiatives like this one. Everyone is actively thinking and taking action, reaping abundant results everywhere. The TPM improvement philosophy has taken deep root, while also vividly demonstrating the company’s commitment to being people-oriented and creating a safe, healthy working environment for its employees.
On July 17, 2013, ASIMCO’s Camshaft Foundry officially commenced trial production on its resin-bonded sand automatic pouring line. Through meticulous design, evaluation, and manufacturing by the company’s TPM Promotion Office (responsible for scheme design), as well as the Technology, Equipment, and EHS departments, we carried out an economically viable investment and renovation to establish an automated production line suitable for resin-bonded sand products. This marked a complete departure from the 20-year-old manual ladle-lifting pouring process, achieving automation of casting, shakeout, and sand removal operations.
At 2:00 p.m., all shift employees began preparations, and at 3:15 p.m. the first ladle of molten iron was officially poured. Each workstation operated efficiently, with employees performing their assigned tasks—a relatively relaxed yet busy pace compared with the past—and their simple, genuine joy clearly evident. Following the transition to batch production and continuous minor improvements, the project not only met but in some respects exceeded the original design objectives: worker workload was reduced by more than 50%, labor productivity increased (resulting in a reduction of three positions), casting defects due to improper mold closing were significantly lowered (previously, workers had to lie on the floor to align and tighten bolts, a physically demanding task that often led to incomplete closures), and the first-pass yield of the process improved.
At ASIMCO Camshaft, there are countless improvements of all sizes. Everyone uses their brains and hands, reaping abundant results everywhere. The TPM improvement philosophy has taken root in people’s hearts, while also actively demonstrating the company’s commitment to being people-oriented and creating a safe and healthy working environment for employees.
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