ACI Reciprocating Nozzle System increases efficiency 15% for Mitras

Time savings in excess of 15% are being achieved by Mitras Automotive (UK) Ltd since installing an ACI blower-powered nozzle cleaning system in an SMC machining chamber at its Winsford factory.

As a Tier 1 and 2 supplier of plastic composite components (SMC and GMT*) to major motor manufacturers, including Class A body panels and unseen structural body parts, Mitras employs a continuous improvement programme of quality and performance.

The company recently implemented a new cleaning process in its fully-automated component routing chamber which permits machined components to move immediately onto the next stage of manufacture totally free of dust and debris.

In addition to providing effective cleaning of the machined panels, the reciprocating nozzle system, supplied by ACI has eliminated problems related to false triggering of process control sensors inside the chamber.

“The ACI systems clean the machining debris from the panels before progressing via an index table, an operation of which previously disturbed dust to activate laser safety sensors and stop operations. That problem has now been eliminated, improving efficiency by around 15% as a result,” said Dave Talbot, Works Engineering Manager.