Report on ‘Quality Improvement’ seminar for Thai mass production factories｜Joint event of Nano Seimitsu × PATLITE × Alpha Tool Asia

21/06/2023

Samurai Asia Editorial Department

On Friday, June 9, 2023, a joint seminar was held at Amata Spring, sponsored by Nano Seimitsu with two companies, Patlite and Alpha Tool Asia. It consisted of three topics: "Quality Improvement," "Productivity Improvement," and "Inventory Optimization" at mass production factories in Thailand, and was attended by approximately 20 participants from 10 companies. In this article, we would like to introduce the contents of the seminar.

Three challenges indispensable for mass production factories.
Quality Improvement / Productivity Improvement / Inventory Optimization

The following presentation topics are based on solutions that utilizes each company's areas of expertise.

■ NANO SEIMITSU CO., LTD.: Introduction of LINE QC SPECIALIST, a total inspection machine and quality management system

■ PATLITE (THAILAND) CO., LTD.: Improvement of productivity and quality control through visualization at manufacturing sites
Specific examples of improvement of quality and production efficiency using Patlite were presented. A demonstration was also given using actual signaling lights on site.
・Visualization of quality
・Visualization of operation tact
・Visualization of RPA progress
・Visualization of equipment operation and power consumption and others.

▲ "WD System" , a solution to reduce downtime at manufacturing plants.

■ ALPHA TOOL ASIA CO., LTD.: Proper inventory management of cutting tools and consumables
Introducing an inventory management toolbox that leads to solutions for inventory management of tools and consumables from the unique perspective of a tool trading company.

Elimination of defect in the process x Quality improvement through data analysis.
“LINE QC LITE", an automatic Excel output system for outgoing inspection data　

Nano Seimitsu introduced the benefits of eliminating defects in the process and improving quality as well as specific examples of improvements under the theme of "Mechanism to prevent producing defects in the process x Quality improvement through analyzing big data," centering on its main product, LINE QC SPECIALIST (hereinafter referred to as LQS).

▲ Specification explanation and commentary on LQS

▲ LQS case study

“LINE QC LITE" is a remarkable new system that has been launched in 2023. This system automatically inputs inspection data prior to shipment according to the customer's prescribed format, automatically importing measurement data from measuring instruments and easily creating inspection tables in a unique Excel-formatted layout.

＜Example of compatible measuring instruments＞　
・ MITUTOYO U-WAVE
・VECTRIX Telemeasure II receiver
・Marposs Quick Read/E4N
・ISSOKU Smp
and others
※Standard for measuring instruments capable of outputting to RS-232C serial communication standard.

Productizing the struggles and experiences of improving quality within the manufacturing process

After going through the COVID pandemic, this was Nano Seimitsu's first-time endeavor to organize a face-to-face seminar. Although online seminars had been held several times, an in-person seminar in the form of a sponsorship from other companies was one of the projects that the company had been longing for.

"Quality improvement has been a long-standing and ongoing challenge for Fortune Cross, our group company that produces motor shafts. It is no exaggeration to say that LQC is the fruit of our know-how based on hard experience and trial-and-error. We emphasize the importance of obtaining accurate quality data as the foundation for solving quality improvement within our manufacturing process, leveraging our unique perspective and awareness derived from operating our own mass production factories. In fact, Fortune Cross has achieved a five-fold increase in sales over 20 years through continuous improvement. We hope that this seminar served as a starting point for solving the challenges faced by everyone in the field." (Mr. Oishi of Nano Seimitsu)

"After the pandemic, we were finally able to hold face-to-face seminars. I believe we were able to provide hints that contribute to quality improvement and cost reduction in the manufacturing field by incorporating solutions from each company's respective expertise. For the next seminar, we are considering placing more emphasis on attracting attendees and planning regular seminars and study sessions in the future." (Mr. Yada of Nano Seimitsu)

▲ Some of seminar participants

▲ The Nano Seimitsu staff who participated in the seminar

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