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The Case Studies described below are based on information provided by companies in the Precision Engineers sector. Each study has been written in collaboration with employees of the company and Preactor International would like to thank those who provided these insights into how Preactor is used and the benefits it has provided.
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Boeing Precision Parts supplier gets production under control with Preactor
Chasco Machine - January 2009
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In 1999 after years of making his employers successful, Jeff Roth’s wife convinced him that he should start his own business. Jeff mortgaged the house, purchased his first CNC machine, and started manufacturing high quality machine parts for the aerospace industry in his garage. Jeff instinctively understood that to fulfill his dream to be the best he would have to deliver the highest quality products at the most competitive prices, and he would need to build innovative processes and systems that supported his vision.
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Small Design & Build Company has Big Benefits from Preactor
Talleres Seicon - June 2007
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Talleres Seicon is a small, 30 person, design and build engineering company based in Castellvi de Rosanes, near the Spanish Catalonian capital of Barcelona. The company's main activities involve the manufacture of metal fabrications including a high proportion of design with their customers.
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Rubber Moulds Need Flexible Scheduling Solution From Preactor
Polymatech (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd - June 2004
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Polymatech (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (PTM), part of the Fuji Polymatech Group of Japan, was established in April 1987 and represents the first Polymatech manufacturing plant outside Japan. With an initial investment well over RM 35,000,000, PTM's corporate objective has been set on being a fully independent design, development, manufacturing and marketing unit of elastomer switches.
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Tylon finds a Precision Solution to its Scheduling Needs
Tylon Corporation - May 2004
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Tylon Corporation, part of the Daiho Group of Japan, was first established in Malaysia in 1988 and a manufacturing operation added in 1995. It has now expanded to a single large site in an industrial zone, covers 4 buildings, and employs more than 1,000 people.
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OMRON Switches to Preactor to Schedule its Mould Department
Omron Malaysia Sdn Bhd - February 2004
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Omron Corporation is one of the world’s leading electronic automation equipment companies. Based in Shiokoji Horikawa, Japan, Omron has to their name a string of developments that have revolutionized our lives, including several incredible worlds’ firsts: non-contact proximity switch, automatic traffic signal, ticket vending machine & fully automated train station system, automatic cancer cell diagnostic equipment, and on-line cash dispenser.
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The die is cast for Preactor in Ferra Engineering
Ferra Engineering - July 2003
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Ferra Engineering is recognised in Australia as one of the leading companies supplying precision machined, high pressure aluminium die cast components. Founded in 1992, the company has developed an excellent reputation in the USA, Canada, China and Japan for supplying high quality precision telecommunication and electronic compnents. Supplying to such high profile customers as Boeing Australia, Pratt and Whitney, British Aerospace and Tenix Defence, quality control and on-time delivery are paramount considerations for Ferra. When it came to ensuring that its scheduling software could deliver, Ferra turned to Simulation Modelling Services Pty Ltd (SMS) and Preactor for assistance.
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Mouldings Company gets into Shape with Preactor
Solent Mould Tooling - May 2002
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Founded in 1986, Solent Mould is at the cutting edge of the blow moulding industry, employing 45 trained personnel from various sectors of engineering and turning over £3.3 million a year.
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Preactor Delivers Just In Time, Every Time for Metaltech
Metaltech Precision Engineers - April 2001
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Metaltech Precision Engineers Ltd is a progressive and versatile medium-light engineering company offering broad based services in the precision sub-contract machining environment. With over 25 years manufacturing experience in the automotive, aircraft, pumps and hydraulics serving the requirements of such prestigious clients as Rolls Royce Plc and Specialist Car Products Ltd, Metaltech has seen a multitude of changes within this rapidly evolving marketplace.
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Preactor Helps Company Take Bearings
Criptic Arvis - February 2000
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A Preactor 200 FCS tool is now helping Criptic Arvis of Thurmaston, Leicestershire, maintain tight control of its bearings design and manufacturing operation. An interactive electronic planning board, Preactor optimises the balance between demand and capacity, delivering improved efficiencies, better customer service and reduced costs.
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Ian Shufflebotham, Willerby Holiday Homes
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