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How One Precision Parts Shop Cut Rework 60 Percent With One Gauge
In this episode of The Operator's Manual, Lucas and Luna explore a single operational change at a small precision machining shop that cut rework by 60 percent and scrap by 45 percent within three months. The change: replacing a subjective visual inspection step with a simple digital force gauge on a critical press fit operation. They walk through the specific problem—a 12 percent rework rate on a high-volume gear assembly—and how the owner of a 30-person shop in Ohio used a $1,200 gauge to create an objective pass/fail threshold. The episode covers why the fix worked, what it reveals…
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