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Process Optimization in Manufacturing

ATS

This is done partly because higher efficiency means lower unit costs, but also because it can help the entire production operation work more efficiently. Another way of looking at this is to say that process optimization is about finding and eliminating sources of waste. This is the last element of the DMAIC framework.

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Five tips for prioritizing process valve safety in manufacturing facilities

Control Engineering

Mount the valves to prevent vibrations and leakages that lower safety standards in a facility. Tighten the valves to recommended levels to prevent misalignment and poor connections, which may be a source of leakages and fugitive emissions that can cause fire accidents or employee exposure to harmful gasses. Torque requirements.