Eliminating Second Operations ….“You can do that on a Brown & Sharpe?”

The Problem:

Many parts we are asked to make have design features difficult to make on a traditional Browne & Sharpe automatic screw machine. These parts are often routed through a 2nd operation or run on an expensive and less productive CNC machine.

The Solution:

Browne & Sharpe was faced with this dilemma many years ago and developed a number of attachments to traditional machines that would machine more features during initial production (1st op), however, most shops were intimidated by the complexity of these attachments and still choose to route product through 2nd operations. HK started a campaign to understand and apply complex machine attachments which led to our ability to cross drill, mill and pickup parts during the production cycle.

The Result:

Considerable cost savings are achieved by minimizing the handling and routing of screw products. Parts can be made with higher quality by relying on the predictability and reliability of the automatic screw machine. HK can make more complex parts using traditional equipment.