Cost Factors Affecting Productivity P1

A mold’s productivity is ultimately measured by how many good parts it can produce over time. A mold that runs very fast but is frequently down for maintenance or repair will not produce at lowest part cost and highest productivity. Conversely, a mold that runs too slow but produces parts consistently over time is not optimal. The same can be said for each component in the injection molding system. One way to quantify productivity is to measure the total equipment productivity (TEP): TEP = Production hours (auto cycling) Parts made Scrap parts × × Available hours Hour Parts produced...

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