Process Optimisation is high on the agenda at plastic injection moulding company Skar. But what is Process Optimisation and why is it important? Quite simply, process optimisation is a technique used to help businesses improve their efficiency by improving and enhancing their processes.
With the design and manufacture of parts for injection moulding, Skar’s manufacturing efficiency and effectiveness relies on performance and reliability. The automotive, healthcare and aerospace industry sectors have extremely vigorous requirements in terms of manufacturing process, product quality and material traceability. Essentially, this means that Skar needs to reach and exceed the required quality standards and regulatory requirements to be a recognised and approved supplier for these demanding markets.
The quality of plastic parts is impacted not only by the quality and grade of the raw material, but also the condition and functionality of the manufacturing tools and equipment. To ensure that a progressive manufacturing environment is maintained, process optimisation is actively pursued. The primary aim of process optimisation can be simply defined as ‘ensuring production is reaching an optimum level’.
“Skar are ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001 certified with quality assurance and monitoring built-in to every aspect of Skar’s manufacturing operation.”
Process management provides a key contribution to production efficiency by significantly enhancing process performance. Many process variables need to be measured and reviewed such as: equipment utilisation, yield rates, product quality, availability, and delivery performance. Other important influencing factors also need to be monitored: raw material consumption, energy consumption, inventory levels, human and capital resources.
Skar are ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001 certified with quality assurance and monitoring built-in to every aspect of Skar’s manufacturing operation. The quality management system also incorporates full material batch traceability. Skar is also fully certified for ISO 13485 which defines the requirements for a comprehensive quality management system for the design and manufacture of medical devices. ISO 13485 defines many additional quality processes including clean environments, sterile injection and hygiene processes.
Maintaining high quality standards is paramount to Skar remaining competitive in an aggressive business sector, as a result Skar will continue to actively pursue a rigorous program of ongoing process optimisation.
For further enquiries or more detailed information please call us on 01473 828000 or email us at sales@skar.co.uk