Hose production machines bring savings for US manufacturer
Brian Rooks
(Associate Editor of Assembly Automation)
417
Abstract
Purpose
The paper describes the operation of two hose maufacturing machines.
Design/methodology/approach
The systems use servo drives (Rexroth) and ultrasonic cutting heads.
Findings
System reduces costs and gives greater flexibility with an expected payback time of 2‐3 years.
Originality/value
A useful source of information for those involved in special purpose machinery manufacturing.
Keywords
Citation
Rooks, B. (2005), "Hose production machines bring savings for US manufacturer", Assembly Automation, Vol. 25 No. 2, pp. 115-116. https://doi.org/10.1108/01445150510590460
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2005, Emerald Group Publishing Limited