Problems We Solve
New Standard’s ability to independently take designs from concept
through fabrication ramp and into high volume production supports
these customer’s needs for fast time-to-market delivery.
Corporate Profile
A $7 billion multinational appliance corporation, is
the major appliance market leader in
Problem to Solve
As
this company launched their front-loading washer and dryer in the
New Standard Solution
New Standard engineers completed a competitive teardown analysis, designed an
innovative drawer, completed full structural analysis, delivered prototypes for
the product launch, and today ships the completed accessory directly into the
distribution center.
Corporate Profile
One of North America's largest producers of heavy-duty trucks. Their
trucks are sold and serviced in more than 45 countries.
Problem to Solve
The battery boxes used in the trucks exhibit some exceptional features for
heavy trucks and there is an opportunity to leverage this across the entire
Truck product line. However, it was taking up to 45 days to produce an order of
500 parts due to the customized requirements for many different end uses. In
order to capitalize on the opportunity, lead-time would need to be reduced and
cost taken out of the design. The Goal was to produce 500 welded assemblies in
a 24-hour period.
New Standard Solution
Six
Sigma Greenbelt training was conducted and the team assigned to the problem
used the Six Sigma DMAIC Process. Data showed restrike
operations of 90-degree flanges were root cause of process flow interruption
and three restrike operations needed to be
eliminated. Gage R&R also identified a problem at the inspection level, as
the method of inspection had greater variation than print specification.
Additional tooling was designed to deliver spring back to 90 +2-0 degrees and
eliminate restrike operations. A gage with electronic
indicator was designed and built. Data showed 3.4% repeatability and 4.5%
reproducibility; anything under 30% is considered acceptable. Lead times were
reduced, they received a price reduction based on process savings, and the battery
box family has a bright future ahead.
Corporate Profile
One of the world’s largest high horsepower engine makers, and the largest
medium horsepower engine maker worldwide with more than 500 types between 54
and 13,600 hp.
Problem to Solve
With engines being used on the road, at sea, and even
deep under the earth, the customer needed a flexible manufacturing process to
solve their production needs. In
particular, they needed a tube-in-shell cooler that could cool new engine oil
and could be used in hydraulic equipment, transmissions, brake systems, and for
power generation. They needed a solution
that would ensure long life while minimizing warranty costs worldwide.
Additionally, this flexible manufacturing process required a responsive and
reliable JIT delivery system supporting the customer’s unrivaled
integrated parts distribution and procurement network.
New Standard Solution
New Standard’s associates formed a cross-functional
team to evaluate the customer’s expectations developing a strategic plan
to produce a tube-in-shell heat exchanger. The New Standard team designed a
patented process flexible enough to handle hundreds of length and diameter
combinations for the exchanger. This allowed the heat exchanger to be sold at a
globally competitive price. The process is versatile that it can even handle
different tube materials and different baffle materials. The customer was so impressed with the design
and assembly of the product that New Standard now manages the entire supply
chain for heat exchanger bundle assembly.
