In the world of hydraulics, Hydraulic Repair and Design (HRD) is one of the largest full-house repair facilities in the United States. With a focus on hydraulics, HRD (h-r-d.com) has the capabilities to repair, remanufacture, or create any hydraulic component used on today’s machines. Recently, HRD was faced with the problem of inspecting critical features on OEM and aftermarket parts used with hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves. They were using hand tools such as calipers and micrometers, and sometimes had to outsource for CMM services. These remedies were neither economical nor efficient for time-sensitive projects. HRD needed an effective inspection program that afforded them the flexibility to inspect parts on the shop floor in real time, to qualify incoming inventory from suppliers, and to rework existing inventory.
To solve their problem, HRD implemented the FARO GagePlus, providing them the flexibility to measure everything they needed. Where the Gage really pays off for HRD is in avoiding problems by identifying them earlier in the process. They can also use the Gage to inspect and rework many parts that were once considered unusable, saving the cost of purchasing new parts. “When everyone sees it in action, they are totally blown away. I estimate it will be just six months for us to show our ROI,” said Quality System Manager Ken Smith.
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To solve their problem, HRD implemented the FARO GagePlus, providing them the flexibility to measure everything they needed. Where the Gage really pays off for HRD is in avoiding problems by identifying them earlier in the process. They can also use the Gage to inspect and rework many parts that were once considered unusable, saving the cost of purchasing new parts. “When everyone sees it in action, they are totally blown away. I estimate it will be just six months for us to show our ROI,” said Quality System Manager Ken Smith.
Wow that is great! Having this kind of products will lessen the cost for hydraulic repairs. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteExcellent advancements being made in the world of hydraulics. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these.
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ReplyDeletethe primary contractor drove up, met my friend, shook hands and got right down to business. He took measurements, performed calculations and left an estimate with the customer - a rather high estimate, approximately my friend thought.
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