Does it seem like your maintenance staff is constantly putting out “fires?” Or that your production equipment is always running to failure requiring industrial electronics repair and causing unplanned work stoppages? 

Lean manufacturing may be the answer.  Lean manufacturing concepts aren’t new but they are gaining momentum…and for good reason. 

By implementing some lean manufacturing strategies, you can track equipment breakdowns, schedule preventive maintenance, and anticipate needs for maintenance parts.   Benefits include:

• Waste elimination
• Defect reduction
• Productivity maximization
• Engaging  your work force as a team

Yesterday afternoon, after fidgeting for an hour in a cracked, plastic chair at the Motor Vehicle Administration, my middle son received his learner’s permit and his Rookie Driver handbook….just thought ya’ll should know about this disturbing fact.  If you are a parent of teenage sons, as I am of three of these buffalo, then you know why it is disturbing.

This is the car he is planning to drive…a 2011 Camaro.  Reality, however, is that a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, previously dented up by his older brother, is what awaits him in the driveway.  But he can dream…and plan for the future.

Hey design engineers and CNC operators, have you tried Proto Labs’ online First Cut or Protomold CNC Machining Services?  If you don’t already know about these guys, they could be quite a time and cost savings find for you. 

After establishing Protolabs, this 10-year-old Minnesota-based company launched First Cut and Protomold to provide “quick turn” and/or low volume production of machined parts.  Even just one-offs.

First Cut makes CNC machined plastic parts directly from 3D CAD models in as little as one day.  Protomold makes injection molded prototypes and short- run production parts, also from 3D CAD models just as fast as First Cut.

Ah, our little green friends…the printed circuit board. Taken for granted until they fail, circuit boards are key to the operation of virtually everything these days. So if you are suspicious, or even absolutely certain, that your circuit board is the problem, you may need some advice and circuit board repair or replacement.

Always remember the Electronic Axis of Evil: Moisture, Heat, and Dirt. If you can avoid these, your circuit boards will last longer.

Four Top Reasons For Circuit Board Failure and Tips to Identify The Problems & Causes:

Plant safety, work site safety, worker safety -  it seems we are hearing this daily now from plant engineers around the country.  It would appear that a cultural shift is in the wind and that safety attitudes and practices are changing – for the better.  There is a realization that a safe working environment is beneficial not only to employees but to the bottom line.

The concern is there on the part of  many CEO’s and managers but the question they often have is, “Where do we start?”   You can start by thinking outside the OSHA box.  Assuming you have already met the minimum OSHA standards, do a hazard assessment.  Look at past history, look at insurance forms, reports on injuries,  where have the injuries and illnesses taken place, ask your employees what could be done better. 

ACS Industrial has made some useful changes to our website because we want to make it even easier to work with us. 

 ”Bread-crumb trails” near the top of the pages will now let you easily keep track of the pages you’ve been to and want to revisit.  Check out our upgraded website at www.acsindustrial.com . 

We provide services for almost all types of industrial electronics including CNC equipment repair, servo drive & spindle drive repair, and test equipment repair.

Visit the website and find out more about ACS Industrial Services and all we have to offer your company to save you time and money.  We are industry’s trusted repair resource!

As a Plant Manager, asset care is very high on your list of priorities whether you are a one-man operation, a small operation,  or a Fortune 500 manufacturer. 

No matter which type of PM program your company subscribes to (Periodic, Planned, Predictive, or Preventive Maintenance) ACS Industrial is ready to help you test and repair your industrial electronics at a pace that suits your business. 

We will work with you according to your plan to keep your operator controls, PLC’s, drives, power supplies, motors, circuit boards, encoders, test equipment, and monitors well-maintained to eliminate failures. 

Don’t throw away damaged Circuit Boards…Get Expert Circuit Board Repair at ACS Industrial. Most boards can be repaired for much less than the cost of a new one.

If you have a damaged circuit board , ACS can help get it repaired, returned and back into operation fast. Each item repaired carries a One Year Warranty.

Save Money and Time by using the Electronic Repair Services at ACS Industrial. Call 800-605-6419 for more information or visit them at www.acsindustrial.com/circuit-board-repair.php.  Their services are clearly explained and the site is easy to use.

Got a bad Yaskawa Power Supply , Yaskawa Servo Drive or Yaskawa Encoder? These items are getting more expensive every day, but the good news is that ACS can repair most of them for a fraction of the replacement cost. So before you throw it away…send it to ACS for a no-charge evaluation and price quote to repair it.

ACS gets your Yaskawa, & Yasnac equipment back into operation as fast as possible. Standard delivery for an electronic repair is 7-15 working days after you say go. Rush Service is available upon request for an additional fee. See Rush Repair Details at, http://www.acsindustrial.com/priority-repair.php or call to speak to one of our customer service representatives, 800-605-6419.

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