A process improvement reduced the cycle time from 82 seconds to 60 seconds on a 2-cavity mold without affecting quality.

This optimization significantly increased production capacity.

Production Impact

Before: 87.8 parts/hour

After: 120 parts/hour

Increase: +32.2 parts/hour

Financial Impact

Value per part: $0.50 USD

Additional value generated: $16.10 USD per hour

Estimated Annual Impact

Approximately $34,000 USD per year (based on 8-hour days, 264 working days)

Result

Higher machine productivity

Better equipment utilization

Increased output without additional labor or investment

Strong annual financial benefit