GUNMAKER BLASTS RAMPANT SCRAP RATES

摘要

Exorbitant scrap rates were shooting holes in firearms maker Smith & Wesson's profit, and the predominant offender was the company's forging operation. Shop forgers easily spotted irregularities or mismatches using hand-held measuring tools, keen eyes and years of experience, but often, small nuances undetected by the human eye would slip by. That resulted in scrapped parts that weren't found until subsequent manufacturing operations. To remedy the situation, Smith & Wesson (www.smith-wes-son.com) installed an integrated industrial inspection system.