Automotive Find Batch Coding Solution with KGK Jet for Special Application.
Company Profile: A global supplier of automotive spare parts needs to ensure traceability by printing codes directly on the products.
Challenges & Opportunities:
Mandatory Coding: For traceability purposes, the
customer has specified that two lines of batch codes must be printed on the
automobile clutch plate.
Substrate: The surface of the clutch plate, being
dark, smooth, and non-porous, created distinct challenges for marking and
coding.
Harsh Manufacturing Environment: The
manufacturing environment contained residues of oil and grease used in the
assembly of finished products. All ink and coding equipment needed to undergo a
corrosive-resistant oil and grease test as specified by the customer.
Software Integration: To monitor the production
customer were using Lab View software, any marking and coding equipment need to
be seamlessly integrated with customer software.
Economical Cost: As a process customer’s purchase
team was evaluating multiple competition machines. Their expectation was lower
running cost with quick service support.
Ink procurement - limited timeframe: With the
automobile industry's focus on Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory management, which
prioritizes minimal inventory levels, KGK Jet needs to ensure quick delivery of
consumables and spares within a short period.
KGK Jet Solution
CIJ with Traversing System: A customized
traversing system was used with the KGK Jet CCS-R printer, fitted with a
50-micron nozzle and CP247 high-contrast white ink, to allow the printhead to
move over the circular clutch plate for printing a two-lines of batch code.
Robust Design: Robust & versatile keyboard
and screen design proves operators friendly in daily operations.
Harsh Manufacturing Environment: The KGK
Jet CIJ Auto Start-Stop, along with its Positive Air and Nozzle Capping
technology, ensures clear coding even in challenging manufacturing conditions.
The Service Management System (SMS) notifies customers before each service.
Customers appreciate how these features of the KGK Jet CIJ machine enhance
performance and efficiency.
Key benefits of CCS-R:
Simple, Efficient and Stable: Freedom to edit 1
to 4 lines of text, serial number, linear bar code, as well as graphics and
logo.
Sturdy Nozzle Head: To enhance work efficiency,
printhead has been designed for quick changeover between lines and can operate
in a smaller space.
Built for rugged use: Keyboard & screen is built
to be highly responsive and accurate, while also providing a longer lifespan.
Key Reasons for Choosing KGK Jet:
- KGK
Pan India installation & team in-depth knowledge of the industry.
- Ink
manufacturing facility in India for product pre or post-sales
support.
- Integrating
KGK solution without disturbing existing production line.
- Quick
& proficient service team who responds to 24x7 customer
queries.
- Our
Japanese DNA for continuous research & improvement of product &
services.
Objectives:
- Customer
is operating CIJ machines successfully for last 3 years, integrated well
in existing production.
- Achieve
100% uptime with KGK Jet's on-site service support, complemented by SMS
for proactive preventive maintenance.
- Reducing
ink and consumable costs accelerates the customer's return on investment.
