PROCESS OPTIMIZATION

IN THE PRESS SHOP

PROCESS OPTIMIZATION IN THE PRESS SHOP.
MAXIMUM VALUE-CREATION THROUGHOUT THE
ENTIRE PROCESS SEQUENCE.
Our consulting services and solutions for optimizing entire process sequences afford you clear
added value – worldwide.
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We will make your press system more efficient and,
therefore, more successful in the long-term. Schuler
Service is the worldwide partner that will support you in
maximizing the potential of your press shop. Our process
optimization increase production capacity as well as
improve process safety, parts quality and energy efficiency.
This is achieved, for example, through innovative retrofit-
ting options as well as specific training of operators, setup
technicians and maintenance engineers.
Our experts will examine all processes and the performance
data of your press within the scope of a so-called quick
check and compile a report with recommended actions for
optimizing your processes. The goal is to identify and
consequently leverage significant potential throughout the
process sequence. This service is not just limited to
presses, it applies to all forged and cut metal, whether it
is the production of electric motor laminations or metal
packaging and even blank cutting and hot forging systems.

Solutions from a single source. And now we can provide
even better support in achieving your goals. Our cooperation
with the production specialist Staufen AG allows us to
expand our service portfolio to include the optimization of
any process downstream or upstream of the machine, thus
covering the entire process, from raw stock through to
finished parts storage.
On site worldwide. Staufen AG and Schuler, two market
leaders, have combined their efforts in order to be able to
offer clear added value. Our specialists around the globe
represent the companies by providing consulting services
and process optimization solutions from a single source.

OUR COOPERATIVE PARTNER STAUFEN AG

Staufen AG, which operates internationally, is one of the top lean management
consultancies in Germany. As a “Partner on the way to Top-Performance”, Staufen AG
supports companies in optimizing their value creation and management processes
and making innovation and product development processes as efficient as possible.
Furthermore, the consultants develop concepts to manage crisis situations as turnaround or interim managers. The Staufen
Academy is a certified training provider, which focuses on practice-oriented seminars. More than 200 employees support
customers at locations in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, China, and Brazil.
www.staufen.ag

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PROCESS OPTIMIZATION IN THE PRESS SHOP.
INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY, IMPROVED QUALITY,
GREATER EFFICIENCY.

Value stream mapping using the example of an automobile manufacturer press shop.

VALUE STREAM IN THE PRESS SHOP

1 Internal/external customer: incoming order 4 QA: incoming material inspection 8 QA: quality inspection
2 Production planning system: planning and 5 Material storage 9 Assembly
control of production 6 Blanking line 10 Dispatch
3 Material order / supplier 7 Press line

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TARGETED OPTIMIZATION.
DEMAND-ORIENTED MODULES FOR
SUSTAINABLE COMPANY SUCCESS.
The individual optimization measures in the press shop are based on the results of the quick check.
This allows us to provide you with individual solutions for a more efficient and economical press shop.

QUICK CHECK

Quick check for the holistic analysis of

press shop data with the goal of uncover-
ing untapped potential

DISCOVER POTENTIAL

VALUE STREAM OPTIMIZATION PROCESS OPTIMIZATION

‚‚ Value stream detailed analysis ‚‚ System analysis (OEE)

‚‚ Creation of an ideal concept ‚‚ Production capacity
‚‚ Manufacturing control ‚‚ Life cycle time
‚‚ Logistics process ‚‚ Energy efficiency
‚‚ System status and usage ‚‚ Die change
‚‚ Setup optimization (SMED) ‚‚ TPM

SETUP TIME OPTIMIZATION LOGISTICS OPTIMIZATION

‚‚ Analysis and qualification ‚‚ Logistics process analysis

‚‚ Setup process ‚‚ Stocks
‚‚ Setup process standardization ‚‚ Logistics zones
‚‚ Parallel setup ‚‚ Control concept adjustment
‚‚ System potential ‚‚ Logistics infrastructure
‚‚ Setup organization ‚‚ Equipment and container management

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Our experts analyze all details in the press shop. You will receive specific recommended actions for improving
your processes.

THE QUICK CHECK – PRECISE AND EFFICIENT. Our services:

Discover potential. The experts from Schuler and Staufen AG
use the quick check to achieve a comprehensive overview
of all processes and output data in your press and production
plant. They maintain a holistic perspective and take all
relevant factors into account in the analysis. The result is
precisely tailored to your press needs. As a key result of
this detailed analysis, you will receive written recommended
actions for improving your entire process environment.
The report will provide you with information about optimi-
zation options for increasing efficiency, potential savings
and value-adding investments. Uncovered potential can then
be successively implemented together. As a result, your
processes will be improved sustainably and your production
will be even more efficient.
‚‚ Holistic analysis of the process sequence
‚‚ Strengths and weaknesses analysis
‚‚ Determination of potential
‚‚ Written report and recommended actions for improving
quality and total system availability (OEE)
The advantages:
‚‚ Neutral inspection of the press shop
‚‚ Opportunity for successive and sustainable improvement
with a strong partner at your side

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING

» A proven and worthwhile principle: to sharpen one’s gaze from the outside and focus on unused potential in the process. «
Ulrich Pfeifer, Purchasing Manager for Punching Technology at Linde + Wiemann GmbH KG.

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Value stream optimization for an efficient press shop. Reduced lead times through the optimization of processes.

VALUE STREAM OPTIMIZATION. Our services:

‚‚ Holistic value stream analysis
Improve all processes. The value stream ranges from ‚‚ Uncovering and avoiding waste
raw stock through to finished product, from the flow of ‚‚ Creation of an ideal concept
information within the company over to the supplier. ‚‚ Implementation support
A detailed advanced analysis initially determines which
processes in your value stream still have potential for The advantages:
optimization as well as which processes can be avoided ‚‚ Optimized efficient value stream
because they are wasteful and are not creating added value. ‚‚ Improved lead times
‚‚ Increased economy
Optimization of the value stream follows a holistic analysis
of the processes. Schuler and Staufen will create an ideal
concept and implement it with you, if desired.

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Increase productivity through process optimization. Increase output through the optimization of your system usage.

PROCESS OPTIMIZATION. Our services:

‚‚ Optimization of the production plant
Higher output through improved capacity. The system ‚‚ Increase in outputs
analysis unlocks potential for improvement throughout the ‚‚ Knowledge transfer
entire process. With opportunities for optimization with
Schuler, you will continuously improve the capacity of your The advantages:
system and thus achieve higher productivity overall. The ‚‚ Increased productivity
result is a noticeably higher output in your press shop. ‚‚ Improved energy efficiency
‚‚ Enhanced OEE
Increased energy efficiency is also the result of the
consequent optimization of our systems. Reducing energy
and air consumption is the focus in this case.

Process optimization is offered for mechanical and

hydraulic presses with and without automation as well
as all Schuler press lines.

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Our experts will pinpoint methodical and technical opportunities
for you to optimize your setup processes.
SETUP TIME OPTIMIZATION.
Quick setup. The starting point is an analysis with sound
data. First, the entire setup process is subjected to precise
inspection and the abilities of employees as well as the time
needed for the setup process are recorded and reported in
detail. This allows our experts to uncover specific potential
for optimizing the process and timing – and to introduce
immediate measures for reducing the times required for
external and internal setup.
We will also show you how to standardize your setup process
and organize your work sequences in a continuously more
efficient manner. This will allow you to achieve a sustainable
advantage in terms of time and money.
Last but not least, the qualification of your employees
plays an essential role in process efficiency. A setup
workshop with Schuler experts will sustainably improve
employee qualification.
PROCESS OPTIMIZATION IN THE PRESS SHOP
Increase in efficiency through logistics optimization.
LOGISTICS OPTIMIZATION.
Logistics chain. A detailed analysis of the logistics
sequence in your press shop will uncover, point for point,
specific areas of the logistics flow with potential for
optimization. This analysis accounts for the entire value
stream, the complete range of items and the overall
planning and control of logistics and the process.
Derived optimization measures have a positive effect on
efficiency at all levels of in-house logistics.
Of course, we also take into account external transport
optimization all the way back to the supplier. All incoming
and outgoing transport streams are documented in the
process and reviewed for cost-cutting potential. They can
then be optimized collaboratively as a result.
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SCHULER AND STAUFEN LOCATIONS.

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1. Germany
2. France
3. Great Britain
4. Italy
5. Poland
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7. Slovakia
8. Hungary
9. Spain
10. Turkey
11. Russian Federation
12. Brazil
13. China
14. India
15. Mexico
16. Thailand
17. USA

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WORLDWIDE CONSULTATION FROM A SINGLE SOURCE.

Our experts around the globe can provide you with

1 consulting services and process optimization solutions
from a single source.

We look forward to seeing you.

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ABOUT THE SCHULER GROUP – WWW.SCHULERGROUP.COM

Schuler is the technological and global market leader in the field of forming technology. The company provides presses,
automation solutions, dies, process expertise and service for the entire metalworking industry and for lightweight
automobile construction. Its customers include automotive manufacturers and suppliers, as well as companies in the
forging, household appliance, packaging, energy and electronics industries. Schuler is a leading supplier of minting
presses and implements system solutions for a wide range of different high-tech sectors. The company has a presence
in approximately 40 countries with roughly 6 600 employees. Schuler is majority-owned by the Austrian ANDRITZ Group.

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