The Progressive Regeneration of a Traditional Production Plant

The programme was conducted under the auspices of the Teaching Company Scheme and involved Van Moppes-IDP, Gloucester, a manufacturer of diamond cutting tools, and The Polytechnic of Wales. The project was "to evaluate the scope for and to assist in the implementation of modern manufacturing methods." <br/><br/>In order to develop a planned programme of change an initial in-depth study of the Company's business and technology was undertaken which highlighted areas of particular concern. A series of interconnected projects were then undertaken.<br/><br/>The process of mixing and mould filling of metal powder/diamond mixture was studied and a new method of pelletisation was developed and introduced. The machine capability of the Company was analysed and the selection of a CNC turning centre was undertaken. This machine was purchased, commissioned and brought into full production.<br/><br/>The problem of reducing expensive mould wear was investigated but no methods superior to those now used were identified. <br/><br/>The possibility of developing a novel semi-automatic manufacturing unit was explored with a cost analysis. The conceptual design was completed and has given board approval, but the project has not progressed due to a lack of resource.

Name dc:type.qualificationname

Master's Thesis

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

Student thesis

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Polytechnic of Wales

Year dc:date.issued

1989

Author dc:creator

• Woods , Mark

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

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