CONTOOCOOK, NH, February 29, 2012 (Press-News.org) Prototek is known for their rapid production rates of precision sheet metal and machined products, but now they are gearing their production techniques to a "sky's the limit" type of mentality. With Six Sigma in mind, Prototek is planning on improving their sheet metal and machining processes to near perfection.
Six Sigma is a methodology which quantitatively puts each and every process under the microscope to describe statistically how an entire process is performing. By using a Six Sigma calculator, Prototek will be able to study each area to find potential mistakes. To achieve Six Sigma, a process must not produce more than 3.4 defects per million opportunities. A Six Sigma defect is defined as anything outside of customer specifications. The fundamental objective of the Six Sigma methodology is the implementation of a measurement-based strategy that focuses on process improvement and variation reduction through the application of Six Sigma improvement projects. At an average of under 100 opportunities for mistakes for each part, Prototek hopes to achieve near perfection in speed and quality of all sheet metal and machined prototypes and short run productions.
Undergoing Six Sigma qualification is not a simple task, as every opportunity for a defect must be strenuously accounted for and plotted on a pareto diagram to find efficiency and quality enhancing routines to be implemented into every day processes. Each employee will have to understand what it means to achieve Six Sigma, as quality and efficiency has always been Prototek's niche. Adopting a daunting process like Six Sigma will help solidify Prototek's commitment to on-time deliveries of high quality parts to the industries they serve, and prove to their customers that they will do what it takes to remain at the top of the precision prototyping industry.
About Prototek Sheet Metal Manufacturing
Prototek Sheet Metal Manufacturing started in October of 1987 specializing in rapid prototyping and short run production of sheet metal and CNC machined parts for the hi-tech industries. Their facility is a new 40,000 sq. ft. building. Prototek currently has over 65 employees and are home to state of the art welding and bending departments, as well as plating rooms, assembly department, and much more. Prototek's niche has always been a solid commitment to on-time deliveries of quality products. They fabricate from CAD (computer aided design) files or reverse engineer from existing models to enhance functionality Prototek keeps a large, constant supply of necessary materials, sheet metal stock, machinable plastics and metal, and PEM hardware. Prototek is currently ISO 9001:2008 certified and also ITAR and DFAR compliant.
Prototek Implementing Six Sigma Methodology
Prototek is known for their rapid production rates of precision sheet metal and machined products, but now they are gearing their production techniques to a "sky's the limit" type of mentality
2012-02-29
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[Press-News.org] Prototek Implementing Six Sigma MethodologyPrototek is known for their rapid production rates of precision sheet metal and machined products, but now they are gearing their production techniques to a "sky's the limit" type of mentality