Maximize machine uptime in the cutting room and make every second count at Magna

Six Ways to Save Time and Cut Costs in the Cutting Room.

Advanced cutting room equipment can deliver competitive advantage to automotive seating system suppliers by shortening product lead times and protecting profit margins.

Technology has raised the bar on cutting room performance, improving flexibility, optimizing material usage, controlling costs and accelerating turnaround times throughout the production process.

Today's fabric-cutting machines help automotive seating and interior makers achieve operational excellence by improving speed and enhancing productivity, preventing production delays and downtime.

By investing in innovative cutting equipment designed to deliver the highest possible uptime, automotive suppliers can continually optimize their resources, shortening the payback period and achieving long-term profitability and competitiveness.

Here are 6 ways automotive manufacturers can save time and cut costs in the cutting room using advanced fabric-cutting technology.

Increase production capacity and cutting time with superior-quality parts and consumables.

Maintenance time can be scaled back significantly by using advanced cutting equipment featuring long-life parts and consumables. Blades made with sintered steel, a highly durable blade material resistant to deformation, for instance, enable more fabric to be cut before sharpening is required, leading to a longer blade lifespan. This improved durability also extends the life of sharpening bands and bristle blocks, increasing machine availability and minimizing maintenance interventions.

Lower the risk of downtime with regularly scheduled preventive maintenance.

A regular maintenance plan using only genuine parts ensures optimal equipment performance at all times, while also preventing unscheduled repairs and undue wear of parts. Preventive maintenance planned and managed by trained experts ensures maximum availability of fabric-cutting equipment throughout production. An in-depth assessment of performance can pinpoint potential improvements to ensure cutting quality and eliminate scrap.

Detect potential malfunctions early to minimize long-term maintenance costs.

Sensors embedded in advanced cutting equipment can help detect potential malfunctions before they occur. Continual monitoring of data relayed by the sensors enables preemptive actions to be taken to minimize machine downtime. Preventive maintenance and regular audits ensure consistent cutting quality, reducing waste and helping to control costs by forestalling repairs and long-term maintenance.

Control fabric cutting by monitoring production output and productivity KPIs.

Sensor-enabled cutting machines can relay valuable production data to determine current productivity levels and support decision-making for predictive maintenance actions. Production monitoring software can bring data to life through graphical representation of productivity levels, machine efficiency and downtime. At-a-glance reports and charts enable clear visualization of key performance indicators (KPIs). With easy-to-read metrics at their fingertips, suppliers can quickly gain insight and highlight areas for improvement.

Analyze service and maintenance reports to take preventive action.

By analyzing production monitoring reports, automotive suppliers can make informed decisions to minimize the risk of production downtime and optimize their production operations. Specific metrics for maintenance activities enable companies to spot patterns and schedule preventive maintenance to avoid parts breakage.

Provide insightful information to the right people at the right time.

Dashboard metrics enable automotive seating and interior suppliers to visualize cutting room KPIs and take preventive action. With the ability to analyze cutting room performance by cutting machine and/or operator, companies can gain a clear, reliable and complete overview of specific production KPIs, such as cutting speeds, total length of material cut, net cutting time and much more.