A mold that was originally running with one active cavity was improved by enabling the second cavity and installing a robot End-of-Arm Tool (EOAT) for automatic part removal.

This improvement increased production capacity while maintaining a stable process and reducing operator intervention
Item Before After
Active Cavities 1 2
Cycle Time 57 sec 55 sec
Parts per Hour 63.2 130.9
Monthly Hours Required 55.4 hrs 26.7 hrs
Time Saved — 28.7 hrs/month
Annual Direct Savings — $3,788 USD/year
Productivity Increase — +107%