How to Increase Part Density, Reduce Sway and More with VFD Controlled Carriers
Are you employing an outdated technique in moving parts throughout your automated finishing process? Daisy chaining parts, when products are suspended from hooks, can cause swaying of parts, particularly as the parts move through turns, stop or start, or change elevation. That sway can also…
The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Engineers
In the world of planning, there’s always the chance that something goes awry. These best-laid plans hit snags much of the time because of unforeseen challenges, especially during a pandemic. IntelliFinishing recognizes building automated finishing systems is a complex process—one with lots of specifications, including…
JR Custom Metal Products Further Elevates Operations and Efficiency with IntelliFinishing System
JR Custom Metal Products, an existing IntelliFinishing customer, has once again leveraged the power of IntelliFinishing to elevate overall operations and efficiency. (View the video of the JR Custom IntelliFinishing system.) JR Custom is committed to competing and succeeding on quality, yet has found a…
How to Double the Throughput Capacity of an Automated Finishing System
Automated finishing systems are tremendous drivers of efficiency. However, there are often areas of improvement. Let’s explore how some traditional designs fall short in this area and what you can do to double your automated system’s throughput capacity. Chained to Design Traditional, chain-driven automated powder finishing…
Why Invest in a New Finishing System?
Now May Be the Perfect Time to Invest in a New Finishing System Choosing to upgrade your finishing system is always a massive undertaking – and the current period of uncertainty may make it seem even more overwhelming. However, the current climate may be the…
Finishing: Outsourcing vs In-House
When does it make “cents” to stop outsourcing and build an in-house automated finishing system? Good question. It starts with knowing how much you currently spend and how much throughput volume you may need in the future. How much do you spend now on outsourcing…
Finishing Systems & Statistics – Feature Article in PCT
In this feature article, Finishing Systems & Statistics in Powder Coated Tough magazine, IntelliFinishing’s John Claman discusses basic statistical metrics and tools that may be useful in the finishing industry. Process, throughput and product metrics are some of the measurements covered in the article. John’s…
Flexible Finishing Systems with Proven Technology
Old vs. New Automated Finishing System Paradigms Are you still operating under the old automated finishing system paradigm? Ever since Henry Ford developed the assembly line and its paradigm was applied to automatically finishing parts, the basic thought process has been the same… Segment all…
Customer Testimonial – Extremely Satisfied
In this video Bill Dunn, CEO of Manufacturing Resources International, Inc. (MRI), explains why he is extremely satisfied with his IntelliFinishing automated finishing system. From a manpower standpoint, from a capacity standpoint, from a quality and consistency standpoint, I don’t think there’s anything better. Interested…
Case Study: Boost Flexibility, Quality and More with IntelliFinishing
Manufacturing Resources International designs, engineers and fabricates BoldVu® LCD displays, maintaining the industry’s largest install base of outdoor LCDs with deployments in over 50 cities around the globe. However, MRI had one central challenge – the company’s powder coating was outsourced, leading to critical inefficiencies.To…
How IntelliFinishing Shuttle Systems Address Unique Manufacturing Challenges
Automated shuttle finishing systems using IntelliFinishing’s unique friction tube conveyor can deliver considerable benefits to manufacturers with very specific needs that standard finishing systems can’t handle. IntelliFinishing helped several companies recently solve their unique challenges in finishing by using friction tube shuttles within their total…
High-Quality, Flexible Automated Finishing System
Manufacturing Resources International, Inc. (MRI) designs, engineers and fabricates BoldVu® high-performance LCD displays for outdoor environments. Bill Dunn, CEO, and Michael LeCave, VP Optics Technology, discuss the challenges of outsourcing powder coating and the advantages and benefits of choosing an IntelliFinishing Automated Finishing System and…
