_________________________________________________________________________ Ryobi Aluminium Casting ( UK )
its manufacturing processes . “ Most CNC machining lines run fully automated and only require manual labor to load and unload the cell . In addition , the casting process has robots in each and every cell to unload the part from the die and in many cases also completes the first and initial finishing touches of the process ,” says Marco , and when asked about whether there are any upcoming investments to improve innovation , he shares that the company is keen to do what is necessary to move towards Industry 4.0 . “ We have spent a lot of effort and resource to develop our own on-time production monitoring system . It basically is part of a journey to Industry 4.0 , but the system is tailor-made and therefore the best possible fit to suit our own internal processes .”
With this level of tech , the business is able to fulfil some impressive contracts . One in particular requires the business to establish a fully electric motor house , as Marco elaborates . “ It sounds rather simple , but we need to follow our internal processes and procedures to ensure APQP is followed which will enable a safe launch of this rather complex product . Like all products we innovate , the tools and initial samples will be produced in our head office in Japan and once deemed acceptable , will be transferred to us .
Continuous improvement
“ We do not have to invest heavily in any new
equipment , rather the product will run on
existing machinery . All work will be around setting up the ideal process for quality products and the basis for that will be laid in head office , supported by our local engineers to ensure best possible knowledge transfer .” Amid the automotive industry ’ s shift
towards electric vehicles , Ryobi , as a highpressure die casting company , stands strong metsource
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