VC System Implementation Case Study | Automotive Parts Manufacturer (Assembly Process)
Implementation Conditions
• Workpieces: 3 types
• Machines: 9 NC lathes
• Application: Collet chuck setup changeover
Before Implementation
• Setup time: approx. 60 minutes
• Personnel required: setup operator, machine operator, and quality inspector were all required
After Implementation
• Setup time: approx.
15 minutes
• Result: Setup time reduced by 75%
【Voice from the Shop Floor】
Setup Operator:
“The chuck can be replaced easily and accurately without special tools.
Because centering adjustment is no longer required, the pressure of rushing through setup work has been greatly reduced.”
Machine Operator:
“In the past, we sometimes had to wait more than half a day before the machine could be put back into operation.
After introducing the VC System, operations can resume quickly, and the machines are now running at full capacity.”
Quality Inspector:
“The waiting time for replacement work has been significantly reduced.
Thanks to the high repeatability after replacement, the time required for quality checks has also decreased.”
Assuming 20 setups per month:
45 minutes saved per setup × 20 setups × 9 lathes
➡135 hours of machine downtime eliminated per month
➡ 1,620 additional machine operating hours per year
This results in benefits such as:
• Increased production capacity
• Reduced overtime
• Reduced need for additional equipment
• No need to increase the workforce
といった効果に直結します。
This is not just a convenient fixture—it is a solution that can even replace capital investment.
Rising Adoption in Thailand and Vietnam
This trend is driven by challenges such as shortages of skilled workers, difficulties in transferring technical skills, and the shift toward high-mix, low-volume production. As a result, establishing setup processes that do not rely on individual expertise has become an urgent priority.
The VC System is attracting attention as a solution that enables standardized setup procedures that anyone can reproduce.
Sales and technical support in Southeast Asia are provided by Kitagawa Trading (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Multilingual support (Japanese, Thai, English, and Vietnamese) is available from specification selection through on-site implementation.
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