Digging Deep: A case study on Werk-Brau’s need to decrease cycle time and increase tool life with MSC’s solutions

Since 1947, Werk-Brau has manufactured the highest quality and most innovative specialty products for the heavy equipment industry. They manufacture a complete line of O.E.M. and replacement attachments for excavators, mini excavators, backhoes, mini and full-size loaders, and crawler loaders.

Operational efficiency is a critical component in Werk-Brau’s success. WerkBrau is respected internationally for providing outstanding customer service and being dedicated to excellence in all aspects of their business. Werk-Brau manufactures and produces in Findlay Ohio, in a state-of-the-art facility.

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IDENTIFIED OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Need to decrease cycle tines for higher productivity

• Need to increase tool life base on their application

• Need support at the spindle

MSC'S METALWORKING SPECIALISTS (MWS) CONDUCTED AP OP™

• Identified bottle necks processes for Ap Op™ priorities

• Looked at high moving metalworking products and explored new technologies

• MWS engaged MSC metalworking suppliers for tool recommendations and support at spindle testing

ENHANCED OPERATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY

• Eliminated machine shop overtime over 60%

• Saved $40K yearly in labor

• Cut cycle time in half on each part

• Increased tool life an average of 20%

“The Ap Op™ program and tool testing have benefitted our facility because we would not have been able to develop this type of experience on our own. MSC’s relationships with the suppliers allows our company to meet and ask our own questions so we have a better understanding of the processes. Their experiences are helping us every day.”

Kyle Brenamen, Leader of Secondary Operations