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WBA Aachener
Werkzeugbau Akademie GmbH
Aachen, 2016
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The Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie
Tooling competence from Aachen
University and research institutes in Aachen
WBA Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie GmbH
Focus Production Engineering
and Technology
 Institute at the RWTH Aachen University
 1906 founded
 Central contact point for tool and die making companies
 Close collaboration with all institutes of the RWTH Aachen
University and the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft in Aachen
 25 Employees with an organizational and technological
tooling focus and in the demonstration tool shop
 Execution of ca. 40 consulting projects each year
 895 Employees
 16,000 m² office space and laboratories
 Institute of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
 1980 founded
 453 Employees
+
 3000 m² office space and laboratories
Overview of chosen project partners
Further relevant institutes for
tool and die making
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Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie:
We shape Tool Making
AACHENER WERKZEUGBAU AKADEMIE
Applied
Research & Development
 Access to research projects
of various institutes via the
WBA as a research broker
 Individual research and
development projects for
partners of the WBA
Specific Industry
Solutions
 Development of specific
industry solutions within
consortial projects
 Knowledge transfer and
networking in the Tool and
Die industry
Client-oriented
Consulting
 Bilateral projects with
technological and
organizational topics of the
Tool and Die industry
 Mutual concept development
and project implementation
Professional
Development
 Modular further education for
non-academics and
academics
 Coverage of all relevant
technological and
organizational subjects
Demonstration Tool Shop
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Industrial partners of the Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie
Premium Partner
Cooperation Partner
Business Partner
Partner
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The participation model for companies –
Premium Partner, Business Partner and Partner
Partner
Business Partner
Premium Partner
Projectchecks á 2,500 €
2
3
4
Use of Projectchecks
1 year for WBA Projects
3 years for WBA Activities
5 years for WBA Activities
WBA Network
Networking Activities
Half-/Annual Meeting
Community
Applied Research & Development
WBA
Projects
Project prioritization
Project selection
Print & Digital
Annual report
Professional Development
30% discount
Expert & Master
Module
Events
Seminar
Inhouse Seminar
30% discount
30% discount
30% discount
30% discount
30% discount
10% discount
10% discount
Participation
Client-oriented Consulting
Industry Project
Consulting
Demonstration Tool Shop
Office rooms
Utilization of
infrastructure
Machine park
10,000 €
Part of participation model:
not included
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optional
175 h
20,000 €
40,000 €
included
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Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie:
We shape Tool Making
AACHENER WERKZEUGBAU AKADEMIE
Applied
Research & Development
 Access to research projects
of various institutes via the
WBA as a research broker
 Individual research and
development projects for
partners of the WBA
Specific Industry
Solutions
 Development of specific
industry solutions within
consortial projects
 Knowledge transfer and
networking in the Tool and
Die industry
Client-oriented
Consulting
 Bilateral projects with
technological and
organizational topics of the
Tool and Die industry
 Mutual concept development
and project implementation
Professional
Development
 Modular further education for
non-academics and
academics
 Coverage of all relevant
technological and
organizational subjects
Demonstration Tool Shop
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The WBA research roadmap permits to systematically pursue
the relevant Tool Making research topics
Selection of realized projects:
Tool life cycle
Priority
topics
 Knowledge transfer in the Tool and Die
Development
Accounting
 Industrialization and process organization
Manufacturing
Utilization
Recycling
industry
 Simulation and processing simulation data
 Tools according to requirements
Added value
 Automation in manufacturing
Organization
 Integrated CAx chains
 Lean-indicators for the Tool and Die
Tool technology
Automation
Manuf. Tech.
industry
 Systematic evaluation and qualification of
suppliers
 Process Mapping for an optimized
processing of orders
 Systematic failure analysis
During the last years several research projects within the different matrix fields have already been conducted
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The WBA does research in tool and die making related topics
and participates in publicly funded research projects
Research projects with organizational focus (Qty.: 5)
Research projects with technological focus (Qty.: 10)
TEC – Total Efficiency Control
Environment-friendly core shooting tool
Topic: Calculation tool for life cycle costs of tools and dies
Topic : Environment-friendly core shooting tool
ConTOOL – Controlling of Resource Efficiency
Throughout the Life-cycle of Tools
Integrative production technology for high-wage countries
Topic : Resource efficient tool life cycle
Topic : Process technological phenomena for scanner based
laserwelding
Lead project E³-Production
Process simulation for Laser surface treatment
Topic : Analysis tool for resource efficient design of
process chains
Topic : Process simulation for laser hardening of free
formed surfaces
Evaluation of the benefit of planning processes in the
small series production
HiPr – High-Precision mirco-forming of complex 3D parts
Topic : Adaptive microforming in mass production
Topic : Evaluation of the benefit of planning processes
Smart Tools – Intelligent injection molding tools for
product service systems
Topic : Intelligent injection molding tools for
product service systems
AutoTeCH-EDM – Automated Technology Development
Topic : Optimization of Wire Cutting in CH-based
dielectric fluid
and more …
Submitted research projects
Submitted research projects
BMBF: „Whispering Steel“
BMBF: „VisVerPro“ – Visualization &
Connection of Production processes
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Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie:
We shape Tool Making
AACHENER WERKZEUGBAU AKADEMIE
Applied
Research & Development
 Access to research projects
of various institutes via the
WBA as a research broker
 Individual research and
development projects for
partners of the WBA
Specific Industry
Solutions
 Development of specific
industry solutions within
consortial projects
 Knowledge transfer and
networking in the Tool and
Die industry
Client-oriented
Consulting
 Bilateral projects with
technological and
organizational topics of the
Tool and Die industry
 Mutual concept development
and project implementation
Professional
Development
 Modular further education for
non-academics and
academics
 Coverage of all relevant
technological and
organizational subjects
Demonstration Tool Shop
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Partners can benefit in different ways using specific
industry solutions
Mobile Applications
Best-Practice-Circles
Studies
The Werkzeugbau Akademie
develops different applications for
mobile devices applied in the tool and
die industry.
Best-Practice Circles are a platform
for exchanging methods, approaches
and procedures of the project
partners.
The Werkzeugbau Akademie
executes Studies together with
various research institutes and
partners for current topics in tool and
die making.
Examples of Applications:
 WBA IDA for failure recording and
knowledge transfer
Examples of conducted BP-Circles:
 Global Sourcing in Tool Making
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Research in Tool Making
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Application to optimize milling
parameters
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PPS-Software in Tool Making
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Continuous improvement process
application
Creating networks of Tool Making
companies
Examples for Studies:
 World of Tooling
 Successful calculation in tool and
die making
 Fast Forward Tooling
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The WBA develops and tests numerous Applications for the
use in the tool and die making industry
CIP (Continuous
Improvement
Application)
IDA (Information
Digitalization
Application)
App worktime
documentation and
creation of job
cards
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Planning board
Application for the
visualization of
dates in the WBA
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Die WBA publishes numerous publications specifically
for the tool and die making industry
Highlight: „World of Tooling
 Status quo analysis of the worldwide
tooling market
 Evaluation of 20 tooling relevant
countries regarding market size, tooling
competency and development potential
 Presentation of the results in the
World of Tooling Radar
 Download for free under
www.werkzeugbau-akademie.de
With the numerous publications the specific know-how is accessible for the tool and die making industry
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Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie:
We shape Tool Making
AACHENER WERKZEUGBAU AKADEMIE
Applied
Research & Development
 Access to research projects
of various institutes via the
WBA as a research broker
 Individual research and
development projects for
partners of the WBA
Specific Industry
Solutions
 Development of specific
industry solutions within
consortial projects
 Knowledge transfer and
networking in the Tool and
Die industry
Client-oriented
Consulting
 Bilateral projects with
technological and
organizational topics of the
Tool and Die industry
 Mutual development
concepts and project
implementation
Professional
Development
 Modular further education for
non-academics and
academics
 Coverage of all relevant
technological and
organizational subjects
Demonstration Tool Shop
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Consulting services of the WBA Aachener
Werkzeugbau Akademie
Market Intelligence
Manufacturing Technologies
Planning & Steering
Technology evaluation and
selection
Global tool sourcing
Supplier evaluation and selection
Automation
Standard process chains
3-Layer-Model
Engineering
Synchronisation
Production
Tool standardisation
Additive manufacturing
CAD/CAM
Operative Excellence
$
Pricing
Process Management
Lean management
Target-/Performance
process
Shopfloor management
Layout
Tool Management
Material flow
Tool scheduling
Factory planning
Tool availability
Segmentation
Calculation
Strategy
Cost transparency
Benchmarking
Strategic excellence position
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The comprehensive benchmarking database portrays a
holistic product range by using world wide data records
World wide data records
Employment structure
South Africa
8%
Asia
15%
16%
5%
3%
Eastern Europe 2%
Western Europe
51%
10%
64%
Germany
26%
< 50
Holistic product range*
59,0%
50 - 100
101 - 200
201 - 500
35,4%
22,9%
Injection
moulds
Stamping tools Warm massive
forming tools
> 500
18,8%
Cold massive
forming tools
18,8%
Elastomere
tool
16,7%
Die casting
moulds
12,0%
9,0%
Testing
equipment/
devices
Plants/
Special purpose
machines
* Mehrfachnennungen möglich
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Selected data records from the benchmarking- and
EiP-database of the WZL and the IPT
Mechanical Technologies Tooling
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Overview of selected project partners
Mechanical Technologies Tooling
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Reconception of the internal tool shop of Selectrona
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Approach
Analysis of the internal order
fulfillment process
Conduction of a benchmarking
Analysis of the existing product
portfolio
Definition of main process sequences
Development of an individual planning
approach
Design of a flow-oriented shopfloor
layout
Development of a detailed
implementation plan
Analysis of status quo
Order fulfillment
Benchmarking
Product portfolio
Material flow
Planning
Shopfloor layout
Implementation
Planning approach
Flow-oriented layout
Action plan
Results
► Standardized processes and an individual and aligned planning approach
► Process-oriented shopfloor layout including a detailed implementation roadmap
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Benchmarking-study for the performance evaluation
of tool making in China
Approach
 Project execution in cooperation with the
companies BMW, Daimler and ZF
 Identification of potential tool shops with the
requested product range
 Development of a benchmarking questionnaire
for the collection of key figures
 Supervision of Chinese workers in the
companies during the completion of the
questionnaires
 Evaluation of key figures and on-site auditing
of the best performing companies
 Determination of potential suppliers and future
partner companies
Results
► Performance evaluation of tool makers in China
► Identification of potential suppliers and future partner companies
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Conception of the internal tool making of Böllhoff
Approach
 Status-quo-analysis through a benchmarking
Status quo analysis
Strategic realignment
Design of tool making
2020
Layout design
 Analysis of the process of internal order
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processing and the range of offered services
Definition of the new strategic orientation,
including a new vision and mission
Design of the future range of technology and
depth of added value
Determination of the future need for staff and
machinery
Designing a layout for a new production hall
with special regard to the process flow
Results
► Strategic realignment based on the future role of internal tool making
► Sustainable and competitive tool making and layout of production hall that ensures process flow
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Planning systematics and PPS software system
selection in tool making
Approach
 Analysis of the planning system and
Preselection
derivation of a future planning system
 Creating specifications for a PPS software
system
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Identification of company specific requirements
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Description of compulsory functions
 Selection of a PPS software system
–
Analysis of available PPS software systems
–
Definition of an evaluation scheme for
PPS software systems
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Evaluation of the analyzed PPS software
systems
Selection
Result
► Selection of a PPS software system to design a system supported planning system to improve
both performance and competitiveness
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Realignment and industrialization of the
internal tool shop at the location Traunreut
Approach
 Positioning and realignment of the internal
Project „Tool and Die Making for the Future“
tool shop within the company
 Standardization of tools, modules and
Focusing and cooperation
components
 Segmentation of tool manufacturing and
derivation of a planning procedure
 Implementation of synchronous
manufacturing characterized by the flow
principle
Standardization of tools
enables
work plans
requieres
 Standardization of process sequences and
Standardization of processes
Synchronization
Results
► Development and implementation of a sustainable tool manufacturing
► Continuous increase of productivity (20% over the period of four years)
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Concept for an industrial tool manufacturer
Pöppelmann at the site Lohne
Approach
Key performance indicators
Process analysis
 Status quo analysis of the internal tool making
–
Performance benchmarking
–
Analysis of the order processing and process
chains
–
Analysis of the product variety
–
Analysis of the planning and controlling divisions
Process chain analysis
Product analysis
PPS analysis
 Conception of an industrialized tool making
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Definition of main process sequences
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Simulation of segmentation scenarios
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Conception of a segmentation
–
Development of shaping options for the layout
Industrialization concept
Planning
Tool
Manufacturing
layout
Control
Process-oriented
manufacturing
Process
standardization
Tooling
segmentation
Product
standardization
Employee participation
Result
► Concept to create an efficient, profitable and productive tool manufacturing by industrialization
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Implementation of the industrial tool making
concept of Pöppelmann in Lohne
Approach
Industrialization concept
 Configuration of an industrial tool making
Planning
company
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Tool
Manufacturing
layout
Detailling of layout of the industrial tool making
company
Control
Process-oriented
manufacturing
Process
standardization
Definition of rough and detailed planning instruments
Tooling
segmentation
Product
standardization
Relocation of machine resources
–
Implementation of a rough and detailed planning
–
Introduction of a segmented tool manufacturing
Praparation
CAM
Construction 2
Manufacture
Assembly
Manufacture precision
Manufacture precision
FAMAC KAPSTO
–
Construction 1
Grinding/
K-TECH
Realization of employee workshops
Order
Management
new
wire eroding
TEKU, FAMAC
FAMAC
K-TECH, KAPSTO, maintenance resources
CAD/ CAM
Manufacture
Assembly
TEKU thermo forms
Order management repair
TEKU
–
Segment I:
New tools
 Implementation of industrial tool making
Tool making
Set of rules
Development of a concept for the integration of all
employees
Segment II:
Repair
–
K-TECH
Creation of a rulebook for segmenting
TEKU
–
FAMAC KAPSTO
Employee participation
Result
► Industrialized tool making based on standardized products and processes, segmented and
material flow oriented manufacturing as well as effective planning and control
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Initiation of continuous improvement efforts for
synchronous tool making
Approach
 Benchmarking of technological and organizational
performance
 Process analysis of order processing
Machine
Machine
 Optimization of floor layouts
 Establishment of a milestone process
 Synchronization of workflows
Inquiry
new tool
Proposal
preparation
Project management
Rough
plannning
Leading
Methodology
development
Design
Order explanation
Fine & shopfloor
planning
Tool
design
Work preparation, foreman
Development
Programming
Manufacture
Synchronous tool assembly
 Adjustment of floor control
 Implementation of tool making wikis
 Support of the implementation and change
management
Manufacture
Fertigung
Bench work
Assembly
(shaping)
Assembly
(cutting)
Montage
Final
assembly
Try-Out,
trimming
Tool
transfer
Montage
Laser
parts
Synchronous tool assembly
Inspection
Result
► Competitive, synchronous processes for manufacturing of new tools
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Initiating the industrialization of tool making through
product and process standardization
Approach
Tool X
 Selection of a pilot tool
 Analysis of tool spectrum
 Identification of standardization potential in regard
of the pilot tool
 Process standardization for the pilot tool
 Process synchronization for the pilot tool
Movable side
(MS)
Fixed side
(FS)
MS
Backing plate
MS
Transport iron
MS
Frame plate
MS
Locating ring
MS
Transport iron
MS Noise
Insulating board
MS
Distance bolts
MS
Frame MS
plate
Frame MS
plate
Frame plate
MS
Backing plate
Alienated pilot tool
Result
► Successful product and process standardization for manufacturing of a pilot tool, providing the
foundation for industrialized and synchronous tool making
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Industrialization of an internal tool shop
Approach
Segment 1: New tools
 Detailed analysis of order processing
 Preparation of the strengths/ potential profiles for
each organizational unit in tool making
 Development of a concept for industrialization
focusing on segmentation of the tool shop in
process-oriented manufacturing lines
 Support of implementation and change
management
Technology development
 Benchmarking with competitors
Milling/
Turning
Hardening
Grinding
Assembly
/ Tryout
Segment 2: Changes/ repairs
Disassembly
Milling/
Turning
Grinding
Assembly
/ Tryout
Indirect areas
Cooperation
Outsourcing of tools which do not match process spectrum
Result
► Implementation of an industrial tool shop which is oriented on customer benefits and segmented
into process-oriented organizational units
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Development of a concept to establish an internal
value creation network
Approach
strategic success positions
 Definition of requirements and framework conditions
of a global site networking
Competence J
Competence C
Location 4
Competence B
Competence D
Location 3
Competence A
Competence G
Competence D
 Development of a general vision, mission and
Competence B
 Definition of competence areas and core processes
Location 2
Competence F
processing
Location 1*
Competence B
 Detailed analysis of the job spectrum and the order
Country B
Competence A**
organizational performance
Country A
Competence F
 Benchmarking of the technological and
People & Culture
Technology & Innovation
Products & Processes
 Creation of a roadmap for the implementation of the
site networking concept
*: Global lead site, **: Competence field leader
Results
► Strategic reorientation with fields of action and enhancement measures for several international
equipment and tool making production sites
► Concept for a global networking of international equipment and tool making production sites
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Support of the Daimler-internal project “Process analysis Tool
Manufacturing for expanding the equipment department“
Approach
 Simulation of segmentation scenarios
 Definition of the manufacturing depth
 Distribution of resources/ factory layout
 Detailed development of the process steps
Capacities and
resources
Processes
 Task description
 Integrating the segments in the context
Tool making
 Definition of interfaces
 Industrialization of the tool introduction
Tasks
Context
Results
► Detailed concept draft for expanding and segmenting the tool manufacturing
► Concept for a standardized tool introduction
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Development of a concept for an internal
equipment shop at Detroit Diesel (Daimler AG)
Approach
 Analysis of the internal order fulfillment process
and the range of offered services
 Definition of the new strategic orientation,
including strategic positions of success
 Development of the future product and service
portfolio and the required technology variety
 Design of the future organizational structure
 Design of a new manufacturing layout with
special regard to the process flow incl. detailed
implementation plan
Results
► Concept for the new design of the equipment shop at Detroit Diesel (Detroit, USA) with action
fields and measures
► Concept for the integration into global equipment shop network of Daimler Trucks
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Conception of a productive and competitive
industrial tool making
Approach
 Status quo analysis of the internal tool making
 Standardization of tool components and
definition of manufacturing blanks
Forging
large
Preturning
Welding
Finish
turning
Milling
Grinding
Inspection
Forging
small
 Recording and analyzing process chains
Sorting area
 Definition of main process sequences
 Segmentation of the tool manufacturing
Goods receipt
Outgoing goods
 Development of a process oriented
manufacturing control concept
 Development of shaping options for the layout
 Frameworking the implementation
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5
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Preheating
3
3
5
5
Welding
4
4
3
3
Result
► Industrialization concept for the tool manufacturing with higher productivity and short processing
times by a new manufacturing concept and higher degree of standardization
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Layout design and planning of the project management
for a relocation of a tool shop
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infrastructure of the production facility on the
relocation date
 Layout planning for an optimized process flow of
all manufacturing segments
Result
► Detailed project plan for the systematic coordination of the individual tasks and progress
controlling and development of an optimized layout for a new tool making site
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Relocation of the tool shop and efficiency optimization of
the tool supply
Approach
Project controlling
Cost controlling
 Project and cost controlling of the relocation
Kostenposition
of the tool making
 Identification of dispensable inventory through
Plan
Maßnahme / Begründung
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Diff.
IT / EDV
€
30.000
€
27.562
Kein eigener Server in GRO, direkte Anbindung an SO
€
-2.438
Transformator
€
30.000
€
18.902
Gebrauchter Transformator
€
-11.098
€
-52.000
Maschinenumzug
€ 250.000
€ 198.000
Übernahme vieler Arbeitspakete durch WZB-Team (bspw. Regale
durch eigenen LKW), kein Probelauf
Paternoster
€
15.000
€
10.500
Paternoster benötigt (Lagermöglichkeiten ohne Paternoster durch
teure Schränke)
€
-4.500
Tiefbau
€
80.000
€
64.925
Teerung bis zum Gastank nötig, teurere Fundamente (Köcher)
nötig, um Platz zu sparen
€
-15.075
Ausbau Sanitäranlagen /
Umkleiden / Büromöbel
€ 106.000
€
94.560
Verkleinerter Umfang Umbaubereich Damenumkleide, Büromöbel
aus Insolvenz
€
-11.440
a 6S-Workshop
 Process orientated arrangement of the
manufacturing areas and validation with
regard to the lean principals
½
hoch
24
22
23
25
12
mittel
17
Reparaturaufträge der Schmiedelinie über der
Kapazität (KW 51)
19
Verzug bezüglich der genehmigungspflichtigen
Transporte (KW 51)
21
Erster Teilumzug des Schweiß-bereichs noch
nicht abgeschlossen (KW 2)
19
2
5
5
5
26
Gegenmaßnahmen:
 Verbleib des Bereichs Ausbrennen und des WIGArbeitsplatzes in Bad Sobernheim (KW 51)
 Vorausplanung der Problempressen (KW 51)
 Absprachen mit Bockenau (KW 51)
 Absprache mit WISAG (KW 51)
 4021 und 4011 als Ersatzmaschinen (KW 51)
 4033 und 4038 zu Beginn der KW 2
 Vorbereitungen Erodierbereich schon in KW 1
18
28
15
20
2
4
gering
mittel
2
1
4
13
27
1
Zu wenig Personal für den Umzug verfügbar
(KW 51)
14
10
gering
 Detailed planning of the implementation
16
11
9
16
17
3
7
supply
21
6
8
 Risk management ensuring a continuous tool
Sequence planning
Risk management
Schadenausmaß
6
3
4
hoch
Phase I
Phase II
Phase III
Eintrittswahrscheinlichkeit
sequence and coordination of external service
providers
Results
► Reduction of the relocation period by 2 weeks through efficient project and risk management
► Reduction of the relocation costs by 21,5 % through stringent project and cost controlling
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Slide 43
Status quo analysis of the performance and development of a
concept "Tool and Die Making for the Future"
Approach
 Benchmarking of technological and
Location A
organizational performance of two tool shops
 On site status quo audit of the tool shop
 Key evaluation of organizational and
Position
Future
technological performance compared to
competitors
 Definition of recommendations for action to
Location B
Worst
Average
Best
improve the performance
Position
Future
 Development of a concept "Tool and Die Making
for the Future" at both locations
Worst
Average
Best
Results
► Benchmarking analysis of the status quo performance of two tool shops
► Development of a concept “Tool and Die Making for the Future“ for both locations
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 44
Determination of efficiency improvement potential in die
making based on a status quo analysis
Approach
Key figure analysis
 Benchmarking of technological and organizational
Key figure in percent [%]
performance compared to competitors
Position of
benchmark
group I
0
 Examination of the range of services and analysis of
Position of
average
product standardization potential
 Examination of the order processing and analysis of
Product analysis
Position of
Modell Technik
2011
100
Position of
benchmark
group II
Process analysis
process standardization potential
 Definition of recommendations and measures to
increase the efficiency of die manufacturing
Recommendations and measures for efficient tool
manufacturing
Results
► Evaluated standardization potential in range of services
► Evaluated standardization potential in the order processing
► Derived fields of action and measures to increase the efficiency of die manufacturing
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 45
Realization of an audit in order to execute a strategic
positioning in the die industry
Approach
Model strategic positioning
 Benchmarking the technological and
organizational performance
 Specification of the inspection area



unique
perceived
sustainable
Brand
Opus
 Analysis of the competetive arenas
Technological
excellence
Innovation,
complexity
Operative
excellence


effective
efficient
Innovation,
productivity
(acc. to Porter)
 Determination of strategic success positions
Suppliers
Opus
Customers
Time saving
 Analysis of the process landscape
Highest quality level
Highest punctuality of delivery
 Evaluation of the core processes
 Derivation of process strategies
 Derivation of areas of action
Shortest lead time
Best possible costs
Integration
in customer
processes
Professional
excellence
Synchronization
of internal
processes
 Planning the implementation
Result
► Confirmation of the current market gap strategy and measurement planning in the areas of action
“Brand Image“, “Industrialization“, “Autodidactic Tool Manufacturing“ and “Employee qualification“
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Slide 46
Layout and process design for OPUS Formenbau
Approach
1
Analysis of order
fulfillment process
2
Analysis of manufacturing process steps
3
Development of a
layout design
4
Development of Shopfloor management
 Analysis and optimization of the entire order
fulfillment process
 Recording and analysis of the tool manufacturing
process steps
 Identification of the material flow and development
of a flow-oriented layout design
 Identification of the information flows and
conception of an administrative building
 Definition of KPIs and elaboration as part of a
leading on-site concept
 Development of a visual management in course of
a shop-floor management
Results
► Material flow oriented layout design and information flow oriented administrative building
► Optimized order fulfillment process and individual shop-floor management
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 47
Conception of a strategic orientation for internal
tool making
Approach
 Benchmarking of the technological and
organizational performance
 Detail Analysis of the order processing as well as
the range of products and services
 Definition of competences required for efficient
tool making
 Classification of the status quo of the efficiency of
tool making
 Derivation of boundary conditions for the strategic
reorientation based on a defined target state
Complexity-control
»The complexity-control demonstrates the know-how in tool making
for qualification of series production«
 Integration of service
 Capability of innovation
 Appropriateness of requirements  Reliability of production
Process-control
 Responsiveness
Cost-control
 Utilization stability
 Life cycle control
»The process-control in tool making demonstrates a high
organizational performance«
 Adherence to schedule
E&C
P
M
A
TO
»The cost-control is a necessary condition for a sustainable
economic business activity«
 Cost transparency
 Appropriate market price
Employee development
Legend: E & C = Engineering & Construction; P = Preparation; M = Manufacturing; A = Assembly;
TO = Try Out
 Definition of measures to reach the target state
Results
► Required competences for efficient tool making
► Company-specific boundary conditions based on the target state
► Roadmap and measures to reach the defined target state
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 48
Enhancing the order processing efficiency by
modularizing the tool design
Approach
 Analysis of the tool range for the single customer
groups
 Selection of a main customer as a reference
 Modularization and standardization of the main
customer‘s tool type
 Employee training about the construction
standards
 Development of standard work plans by the work
preparation
Result
► Significant reduction of the processing time for drawing tools by modularization and
standardization
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 49
Optimization of the internal order processing
and tool calculation
Approach
 Analysis of the order processing and creation of
strength/ potential profiles for the individual
divisions
 Development of a concept for the reorganisation
Base plate
FR
B
Support plate
FR
B
Dies (round)
D
Block distances (round)
D
Steering plates
Scraper rings (round)
Blanking punch (round)
 Optimized ERP system use
H
B
H
FR
B
H
FR
B
FR
FR
B
FS
DE
KS
FR
FS
DE
H
FS
H
FS
H
DE
H
DE
RS
FS
RS
KS
FR
FS
Manufacturing group A
Manufacturing group B
flow principle
preparation
D
Retaining plates (square)
 Redefinition of the manufacturing planning by the
 Standardization of the processes in the work
FR
D
Printing plates (square)
 Implementation of a new calculation system
FS
DE
Manufacturing group C
Number
2
4
2
Component
Steering Plates
Printing Plates (square)
Retaining Plates (square)
Sum
Process time [hours];
Hardening [days]]
FR
B
H
DE
FS
2,1
0,3
4T
2,3
1,0
FR
B
H
FS
1,1
0,5
4T
0,8
FR
B
H
DE
FS
10,4
3
4T
8
7
Results
► Significant enhancement of the productivity during the order processing
► Realization of a general planning and controlling system from the offer creation up to the produced
tool
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 50
Increasing the effectivity of the order processing by
synchronizing the single manufacturing steps
Approach
 Analysis of the order processing and creation
of strength/ potential profiles for the individual
divisions
Regular job-shop manufacturing
Random process chains
 Development of a concept for the
reorganization
 Establishment of a milestone process to
structure a comprehensive order processing
 Analysis of the process chain in manufacturing
Approx. 6 weeks
Manufacturing according to cycle-principle
Determined process chain
 Definition of a pilot synchronized production
line and determination of the synchronization
3 Days
3 Days
3 Days
3 Days
Results
► Realization of a continuous production flow and increasing both transpareny and predictability of
the completion dates
► Reduction of the required manual control
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 51
Conception and introduction of a pilot line for clocked
manufacturing of tools for massive forming
Approach
4018
2
 Specification of a concept for clocked
manufacturing in the process sequence
3001
“only turning“ boxes
1
 Detailed planning of the introduction and
turning
machines
4012
implementation of the pilot line along with a
specification of required infrastructure
 Staff training for the new manufacturing
concept with an educational game which
simulates the new manufacturing concept and
clarifies uncertainties of the staff
 Supervision of the implementation of the pilot
line and controlling of the impact on the key
figures for production
sorting area
heating
process box
Small cylinders
Turning
Eroding
Kreuzschlitzschrauben (M4)
Innensechskant-schrauben (M3)
Grinding
Milling
Vorgefertigte Teile
mit Gewinde (M4)
Senkkopfschrauben (M4)
Incoming raw materials
Drilling
Außensechskant-schrauben (M4)
Result
► Introduction of a clocked pilot line for tool making to reduce secondary process time and reduction
of order lead time from 7 to 3.5 days
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 52
Process examination and optimization in the quality
control division in the massive forming industry
Approach
 Examination of the status quo process in
quality control and bordering division
Manufacturing
Heat
treatment
Sandblasting
 Analysis of the capacity utilization along the
Pull
division
prozess
planning
Process
planning
activities
 Conception of a segmented quality control for
Shipping
Non-projectable orders
Manufacturing
standard and express orders
external
 Development and assessment of a set of
measures along with an implementation plan
for efficient execution of quality control
extern
Projectable orders
process chain
 Analysis and assessment of the structure of
Inspection
Material flow
Heat
treatment
external
Projectable order management
Sandblasting
external
Inspection
external
Non-projectable order management
Buffer
Result
► Development of 22 measures for process optimization in context of increasing the production
quality, segmented examination concept and single measures for cost reduction
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 53
Revealing cost potentials by modularization and
standardization of the tool program
Approach
 Quick check state of modularization
3
1
 Standard description
 Analysis of the product range
 Delivery specifications
 Analysis of tool types
 Standard tool rack (3D data)
 Flat guidance A2 (3D data)
 Identification of potentials:
–
Tool modularization and standardization
–
Enhancement of the tool procurement process
Frame/ Thermoplast/ 2 holes
2
Feature A
(#: 2)
Feature C
(#: 2)
Feature D
(#: 2)
Feature E
(#: 3)
C-1
D-2
E-1
B-1
C-2
D-2
E-1
A-1
B-2
C-2
D-1
A-2
B-1
C-1
D-1
E-3
C-2
D-1
E-2
 Derivation of measures
Feature B
(#: 2)
E-1
E-2
Results
► Definition of 7 standard tool racks for thermoplast molds
► Definition of tool modules valid for all variants
► Conception of an IT tool to support the procurement of modularized tools
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 54
Benchmarking of the capabilities of the
South African tooling industry
Approach
 Identification of approx. 40 representative
companies for the South African tooling industry
 Design and distribution of a standardized
Premium
Tech
Western
European
Tools
questionnaire validated in the German tooling
industry
Medium
Tech
 On-site auditing of organizational and
technological capabilities to verify data in
questionnaire
 Quantitative evaluation of the capabilities of all
companies and the South African industry
 Derivation of action fields for the future
improvement of the capabilities of the companies
East.
Europ.
Tools
Asian
Tools
SA
Tools
Tooling
sales
Low
Tech
Sector SA
Results
► Detailed quantitative evaluation of the capabilities of the South African industry
► Defined action fields for the future improvement of the capabilities of the South African industry
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 62
Benchmarking and analysis of the planning and control
processes of the Wöhrle tool shops
Approach
 Detailed technological and organizational
Benchmarking
Tool manufacturer
Process analysis
Aspirated
position
benchmarking and derivation of a competence
profile for two Wöhrle tool shops
 Detailed analysis of the manufacturing
Worst in
Class
Average
Best in
Class
processes and the process chain, especially
regarding the status quo of planning and control
Guidance and measures
 Examination of cross-location activities and their
impact on planning and control processes
Short-term
Middle-term
Long-term
 Development of measures regarding the future
technological and organizational focus as well as
the future planning and control processes
Results
► Detailed technological and organizational benchmarking of two Wöhrle tool shops
► Measures regarding the technology, organization, planning and control
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 64
Development of the tablet-application „IDA – Information
Digitalization Application“
Approach
 Joint analysis of requirements regarding a
knowledge transfer application
 Definition of a concept for the application
and determination of the operational
environment
 Programming of the application and
development of a back-end for the app
configuration as well as a server
infrastructure
Company-specific categorization
of errors as preparation for an
error analysis
Visualization of errors by using
photos and tags
 Testing of a pilot by participants of the
consortial project
Project consortium
 Application adjustments and finalization as
well as handover to the participants
Results
► Tablet-application for error recording and knowledge transfer
► Server-infrastructure and back-end as configuration environment for the application
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 65
Analysis of the strategic alignment and development of a
future strategy for the internal tool shop
Approach
Conflict of the strategic orientation
 Status quo analysis of the market’s competitive
forces
low
Focus on
cost
 Analysis of the competitive position and
performance of the tool shop
cost
 Definition of strategic positions of success for the
Future
future tool shop strategy
 Elaboration of the future tool shop strategy in
accordance with the company's strategy
Focus on
benefit
high
low
benefit
 Derivation of a roadmap with timeline, measures
high
Strategic orientation
and responsibilities for implementing the future
strategy
2015
Status quo
2013
Results
► Future strategies for the competitive orientation of the internal tool making
► Detailed roadmap for the implementation of future strategies
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 66
Milling department reorganization by manufacturing concept,
machine selection and recommendation for automation
120%
154
107
Werkstückklasse
parts class 33
80%
25
60%
305
60
304
304
304
40%
1359
450
328
313
184
40
20
102
40
17
0
20%
 Development of manufacturing concepts and
e
M
or
0
45
0
40
0
35
0
30
0
25
0
20
15
0
0%
0
Häufigkeit
80
Werkstückklasse
parts class 22
100%
10
machines, clamping systems, CAx process
chain and automation
frequency
 Derivation of requirements for milling
100
0
 Analysis of product spectrum and subsequent
data consolidation as well as derivation of
requirements
Werkstückklasse
parts class 11
120
50
Approach
Werkstücklänge [mm]
Länge [mm]
part length
[mm]
final concept selection by value benefit
analysis and financial analysis
 Evaluation of an efficient automation level
and development of an automation concept
Results
► Selection of milling machines considering current part variety
► Reduction of required milling machines by 25%
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 67
Implementation support for the strategic alignment of
the internal tool shop of FESTO
Approach
Future
 Detailing of the defined strategic alignment
 Specification of measures and
responsibilities for the holistic
implementation of the strategic alignment
 Derivation of a key-figure cockpit to enable
the assessment of the roadmap
implementation and the tool room
performance
 Definition of work preparation workflows for
all relevant order types
 Definition of tasks and responsibilities for the
workflow implementation into daily practices
Strategic orientation
2015
Strategic orientation
Maßnahme X
Ergebnis
Vorgehensweise
Verantw.
Dauer
1. Schritt
2. Schritt
Status
quo
3. Schritt
Key-figure cockpit
4. Schritt
5. Schritt
Work preparation workflow
1. Schritt
2. Schritt
3. Schritt
4. Schritt
5. Schritt
Results
► Defined workflows for the work preparation process
► Detailed roadmap for the implementation of the strategic alignment
► Cockpit consisting of aggregated key figures to evaluate the performance
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 68
Analysis of hot runner system providers for the
internal tool room of Böllhoff
Approach
 Identification of hot runner system providers in the




German-speaking region
Creation of a company-specific requirement profile
for the systematic evaluation of the suitability of
the hot runner system provider
Detailing and weighting of the defined
requirements in terms of scope of services, use of
technology, etc.
Preparation and mailing of a questionnaire for the
systematic collection of the relevant information
from the hot runner system provider
Validation of evaluation results through
comparison with empirical values of selected
partner companies and suppliers recommendation
Creation of a requirement
profile
Evaluation and validation of the
questionnaires
Creation of company profiles
Results
► Detailed profile of requirements for hot runner system suppliers
► Company profiles of the key players for hot runner systems in the German-speaking region
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 69
Redesign of the external tool shop of the Gebhardt
Werkzeug- und Maschinenbau
Approach
 Analysis of strategic alignment, performance
and the order processing of the tool shop
 Redesign of the strategic alignment by
developing strategic success positions as well
as a vision and a mission
 Design of a standardized order processing
and identification of standard processes in the
mechanical production
 Design of a segmented and material flow
oriented tool making and elaboration of an
implementation roadmap
Status Quo
Analysis
Strategic
Alignment
Process
Standardisation
Layout
Adjustment
Results
► Transparency over actual organizational and technological performance
► Material flow oriented layout for standardized and transparent order processing
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 70
Benchmarking and process analysis for
KEBO
Approach
 Benchmarking of technological and organizational
1 Benchmarking
Your
company
3 Process chain analysis
Target
position
performance
 Analysis of order fulfillment processes and interviews
with employees
Worst in
Class
Average
Best in
Class
 Recording of process chains and analysis of
distances on the shopfloor
2 Process analysis
4 Order analysis
 Analysis of executed orders concerning time reports,
Auftrag
Auftrag
Orders
lead times, adherence to delivery dates and costs
 Identification of strengths and weaknesses, derivation
of potentials and cost drivers, definition of action
fields
 Definition of internal project teams and measures to
address action fields
Potentials, cost drivers and action fields;
Internal projects and concrete measures
Results
► Technological and organizational potentials, cost drivers and derived action fields
► Internal projects to address action fields including concrete measures
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 71
Strategic positioning of Haidlmair
Approach
 Identification and status-quo analysis of strategic
success positions
Strategic goals
 Status-quo analysis of activities, processes,
resources, organization and competencies
Strategic success positions
 Definition of medium- and long-term goals of the
tool shop
Activities
Leistungen
 Definition of future of activities, processes,
resources, organization and competencies
Prozesse
2017
Processes
Prozesse
Organisation
Organization
positions
Ressourcen
Resources
 Determination of future strategic success
 Development of concrete measures to constitute
the future tool shop
Competencies
Kompetenzen
Results
► Status-quo analysis of the strategic position of the external tool shop
► Future strategic positioning with concrete measures for its realization
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 72
Benchmarking for the plastics processing industry focused on
injection moulding in 2014
Approach
 Definition of a questionnaire for the collection of
business data regarding organizational and
technological fields
Company
 Completion of the questionnaire by each
company and comparison of specific key figures
 Discussion of first benchmarking results with all
participants in a joint review meeting
 On-site visits of all participating companies
including best practice lectures and company
tours for an intensive exchange of experience
 Preparation of an individual key figure evaluation
and handover at a final project conference
Results
► Best practice comparison of injection moulding companies based on raised key figures
► Identification of strengths and weaknesses for the derivation of individual measures
► Exchange of experience among the participants at the on-site visits
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 73
Analysis of market potential for application of barrel-tools in
the tool and die industry
Approach
 Structuring of the analysis alongside the market
forces of barrel-tools in the tool and die industry
 Design and mailing of a questionnaire to tool
shops for systematic identification of potentials in
the sales market
 Interview of tool experts for detailing and
Customer:
Tool shops
Enabler:
Machine- and
CAM-producer
Market potential analysis barrel-tools
Competitors:
Tool shops
Substitute
products:
Alternative
technologies
validating the results of the analysis
 Design and mailing of a questionnaire to CAM-
producers for systematic identification of
potentials concerning the procurement market
 Detailed evaluation of the questionnaire results
and interviews as basis for a decision concerning
a market launch of barrel-tools
Results
► Detailed overview over the market potential of barrel-tools
► Basis for decision concerning a wide market launch of barrel-tools
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 74
Design of the tool supply for a new location in the valueadded network of Takata
Approach
Internal analysis and market study
 Analysis of the series production planning and
derivation of tool demands for the new location in
Hungary
 Internal analysis and benchmarking of internal
Takata tool shops in Germany and Romania
 Market study in Eastern Europe to identify
potential suppliers for the location in Hungary
 Design of the tool supply for Hungary with an
Tool supply design
internal tool manufacturing, suppliers and internal
tool shops
 Roadmap for the gradual realization of tool supply
in Hungary
Results
► Substantiated market intelligence regarding the design of tool supply for maintenance, repair and
new tools
► Defined tool supply with internal tool shops, suppliers and internal networking
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 75
Identification of new suppliers for the machining
of large parts for the Audi tool room
Approach
 Design of a standardized requirements profile for new
suppliers of the Audi tool room
–
Definition of a standardized requirements profile
–
Design of a questionnaire for the evaluation of suppliers
 Identification and evaluation of potential suppliers for the
Audi tool room
–
Identification of potential suppliers in Central Europe
–
Mailing of questionnaires and support of suppliers
–
Evaluation of suppliers and documentation of competence
profiles with regards to countries and companies
Result
► „The systematic approach as well as excellent documentation of the WZL has increased our
market knowledge and improved our supplier management.“ Herbert Peierl (Audi Tool Room)
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Slide 76
Development of a flow-oriented tool room
layout
83,3 m
Approach
 Analysis of organizational and technological performance
as well as deduction of strengths and potentials
Studer
S151
Schreib-tisch
IN
Kran
WB
VDF 21 RO
Q-Sigma
WB
IN
Regal
Kran
WB
DMX CTX 620 linear
Leistritz
50
Agie
Charmilles
Robofil 440
CC
Meister-Büro
AV Programmierung
(11 x 7 m)
Agie
Charmilles
Robofil 440
CCs
Rüstpl
atz
Terminal
Fertigungsmittel24
Regal
MeisterService + L
Press
AC
Drill 11
WB
WB
WB
WB
Schreibtisch
IN
 Design of a flow-oriented tool room layout capable of
Schreibtisch
IN
Rohlinge
IN
Weg (2,5 m)
Weg
Schreibtisch
IN
Härten Extern
WB
WB
Normteilregal
IN
Kran
IN
Kran
IN
IN
Lager Sägen
(6,5 x 26m)
IN
WB
WB
Kasto AC5
FFG Europe
Hessapp VH
400
Förderband
Bandsäge
Kasto Functional U
Normteilregal
further growth
suggestions with regards to the layout design
Agie
Charmilles
Robofil Cut
300
of ideal material flows
 Continuous recording of employee requirements and
IN
IN
WB
ag
da
DMX CTX 620 linear
B
 Definition of standardized target processes and deduction
areas and spaces for goods in- and outwards
IN
Hedel
s C5
Flur (1,5 m)
Regal
 Allocation of machine resources, demarcation of storage
CTX Beta
800
IN
WB
WB
material flows and surface area utilization
Besprechungsraum
(5 x 7 m)
Kran
IN
WB
 Display of current layout as well as mapping of current
Boehringer
DUE 400
Gravurmaschine
Acsys
ABA FFU
1000
Betriebsstof
f-lager
Schrott
Voreinstellplatz
Regal
Results
► Flow-oriented tool room layout capable of further growth
► Optimized material flows as well as internal logistics and standardized machining sequences
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Tool supply concept of the future for all international
production sites
Approach
 Joint description of determining factors and
prerequisites of the BMW Group
Eisenach
Regensburg
 Execution of international market surveys for
the identification of eligible sourcing regions
 Execution of international market studies for
Swindon
Leipzig
Dingolfing
Munich
Tiexi
Spartanburg
San Luis Potosí
the identification of potential supplying tool
rooms
Rosslyn
 Development of scenarios for future tool
supply and correlation with the ideal internal
tool room
 Drafting of a roadmap for the implementation
of the tool supply concept of the future
BMW pressing plant
BMW pressing plant
and tool shop
BMW tool shop
Results
► Development of a concept for the tool supply of the future for all international production sites
► Identification of potential tool rooms in international sourcing markets
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Benchmarking and process analysis for the LINHARDT
tool room
Approach
1
Your
company
 Benchmarking of technological and organizational
Process chain analysis
Benchmarking
3
Target
position
performance
Worst in
Class
 Analysis of order fulfillment processes and interviews
Average
Best in
Class
Growth scenarios
with employees
5
 Analysis of material flow on the shop floor
 Analysis of executed orders concerning time reports,
2
Process analysis
Order analysis 4
lead times and costs
 Development of growth scenarios for the tool shop
 Identification of strengths and weaknesses, derivation
of potentials and cost drivers, definition of action
fields
 Definition of measures to address action fields
Potentials, cost drivers and action fields;
Internal projects and concrete measures
Results
► Technological and organizational potentials, cost drivers and derived action fields
► Internal projects to address action fields including concrete measures
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Increase of Efficiency by Tool-Standardization
Approach
 Analysis of 4,895 components, 11,914
1
Evaluation of
the tool parts list
2
Identification of
standardization potential
3
Definition of
standardization measures
spare parts and 3,584 standard
components
 Evaluation of 218 different component
groups
 Identification of the standardization poten-
tial and definition of measures for the standardization of single component groups
4
Definition of
standardization processes
5
Development of an
implementation road map
6
Formulation of a
suitable nomenclature
 Definition of standardization processes for
long-term implementation
 Development of an implementation road
map and definition of a suitable tool
nomenclature
Results
► Lead time and production cost reduction by the standardization of components
► Standardization processes for sustainable long-term implementation of standardization
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Optimization of the quotation preparation
process and the calculation systematic at DMW
Approach
 Analysis of prepared quotes and realized orders
regarding type of order and type of tool
 Definition of possible characteristics for a comparison
B
 Standardization of existing data and realized tool
projects
M0
Method
definition
C
D
Data definition
M1
Quotation
preparation
M2
E
Quotation
release
M3
 Derivation of a calculation systematic and
implementation within the scope of a MS Access tool
 Status Quo analysis of the quotation preparation
process including employee interviews
 Definition of a standardized quotation preparation
process including the determination of milestones
 Derivation of a set of rules for the implementation
Results
► Detailed quotation preparation process including determined milestones and a defined set of rules
► Inquiry and project databank including a calculation systematic based on Microsoft Access
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Development of a strategy for Ossenberg tool making
Way of proceeding
niedrig
Komplexitätsbeherrschung
 Analysis of central customer-benefit-features
Dienstleistungsintegration
Anforderungsgerechtheit
Innovationsfähigkeit
and position in the competitive environment
Prozessbhschg.
Produktionssicherheit
Kostenbeherrschung
Keine eigene Innovation am
Werkzeug oder Prozess
(Wiederholgenauigkeit,
Maßhaltigkeit, Hubzahl,
Standzeit) < 50%
hoch
+
Werkzeugmanagement
Materialberatung
Maßhaltigkeit mit
effektiver WZB
Maßhaltigkeit
Weiterentw icklung von Werkzeugen
(Wiederholgenauigkeit,
Maßhaltigkeit, Hubzahl,
Standzeit) 50-70%
+
Fertigungsberatung
+
Proficenter
Langfristige
Maßhaltigkeit mit
effizienten WZB
Langfristige
Maßhaltigkeit
Weiterentw icklung des
Serienprozesses
(Wiederholgenauigkeit,
Maßhaltigkeit, Hubzahl,
Standzeit) 70-80%
Proaktive Auslegung
auf Anforderungen
Forschung und Entw icklung
(Wiederholgenauigkeit,
Maßhaltigkeit, Hubzahl,
Standzeit) 80-90%
(Wiederholgenauigkeit,
Maßhaltigkeit, Hubzahl,
Standzeit) > 90%
Reaktionsfähigkeit
Zeitpunktunabhängige begrenzte
Verfügbarkeit
Zeitpunktabhängige Verfügbarkeit
Zeitpunktunabhängige
Verfügbarkeit mit eingegrenztem
Leistungsspektrum
Zeitpunktunabhängige
Verfügbarkeit mit gesamtem
Leistungsspektrum
Termintreue
Niedrige Liefertermintreue
Konstante Liefertermintreue
Konstante Liefertermintreue mit
Adressierung von Engpässen und
Komplikationen
>95% Liefertermintreue
Auslastungsstabilität
 Definition of current and future strategic
Ausprägung
Keine Dienstleistungen
Keine Maßhaltigkeit
Lebenszykluskontrolle
Kostentransparenz
Marktpreisgerechtheit
Mitarbeiterentwicklung
Niedrige und schw ankende
Auslastung
Eingeschränkte Verfügbarkeit
der Werkzeuge
Keine/ schlechte Kalkulation
und Verrechnung
Einstandspreis über
Wettbew erbspreis
Keine aktive
Mitarbeiterentw icklung
Konstant und niedrige
Auslastung
Hohe Auslastung mit
kurzfristiger
Über- und Unterlast
Volle Verfügbarkeit mit lz.
unabhängiger Funktionsfähigkeit
Erfahrungsbasierte
Vorkalkulation
Ausbildung
Volle unbegrenzte Verfügbarkeit
und Funktionsfähigkeit
+
Nachkalkulation mit
nachhaltiger Rückführung
Wettbew erbsfähiger
Einstandspreis
Durchschntl. hohe
Auslastung über langen
Zeitraum
Ausbildung und fokussierte
Weiterbildung
Volle Verfügbark. und
Funktionsfähigkeit im
definierten WZ-Lebenszyklus
+
detaillierte
Verrechnungsstruktur
Wettbew erbsfähiger
Lebenszykluspreis
Strategic
positions of success
Konstant hohe Auslastung
über kurzen Zeitraum
+
laufende Projektkalkulation
Niedrigster Lebenszykluspreis
mit Kostendeckung
+
Verbesserungsmanagement
+
Verbesserungsmanagement,
aufgabenor. Incentivierung
positions of success
 Analysis of the status quo and strategical
 Development of a specific vision and mission
Processes
Organization
Activities
Resources
interpretation of activities, organization,
competencies, resources and processes
(strategic profile)
Strategic
profile
Competencies
for Ossenberg tool making
 Definition of measures for the operative
implementation of the vision and mission
„We manufacture forming dies...
…our motivated team“
Vision and
Mission
Result
► Detailed strategic profile as well as specifically defined vision and mission
► Precise measures for the implementation of determined goals
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Benchmarking of the capabilities of the
South African tooling industry 2015
Approach
 Identification of 15 representative companies for the
South African tooling industry
Western
European
Tools
 Design and distribution of a standardized questionnaire
validated in the German tooling industry
Premium
Tech
 On-site auditing of organizational and technological
capabilities to verify data in questionnaire
 Quantitative evaluation of the capabilities of all
companies and the South African industry
 Quantitative assessment of the development of the
South African industry and the regional differences
 Derivation of action fields for the future improvement
of the capabilities of the companies and the industry
Asian
Tools
SA
Tools
Tooling
sales
Rest
Europ.
Tools
Medium
Tech
Low
Tech
sector SA
Results
► Detailed quantitative evaluation of the capabilities of the South African industry
► Defined action fields for the future improvement of the capabilities of the South African industry
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Benchmarking and process analysis for the tool shop of
Murrplastik Medizintechnik GmbH
Approach
2
Analysis of roles and
collaboration
Process analysis
3
 Analysis of the organizational and technological
performance in comparison to competition
 Analysis of the order fulfillment processes
 Analysis and restructuring of roles and collaboration
1
in the order fulfillment processes
Benchmarking
Your
company
Target
Position
 Recording of the process chains and analysis of the
material flow on the shop floor
 Cost analysis of finished orders
4
Process chain
analysis
Worst in
Class
Average
Best in
Class
Calculation
analysis
5
 Identification of strengths and weaknesses and
definition of future fields of action
 Development of specific recommendations to
execute the identified fields of action
Results
► Evaluated technological and organizational performance
► Derived fields of action and recommendations for their processing
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Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie:
We shape Tool Making
AACHENER WERKZEUGBAU AKADEMIE
Applied
Research & Development
 Access to research projects
of various institutes via the
WBA as a research broker
 Individual research and
development projects for
partners of the WBA
Specific Industry
Solutions
 Development of specific
industry solutions within
consortial projects
 Knowledge transfer and
networking in the Tool and
Die industry
Client-oriented
Consulting
 Bilateral projects with
technological and
organizational topics of the
Tool and Die industry
 Mutual concept development
and project implementation
Professional
Development
 Modular further education for
non-academics and
academics
 Coverage of all relevant
technological and
organizational subjects
Demonstration Tool Shop
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The modular further education system of the WBA manages to
educate employees with different qualification backgrounds
Degree of qualification
Master
Tool Making
Senior-Expert
Tool Making
Expert
Tool Making
 4 Modules of WBA
 Consisting of:
Module
Seminar
 Seminar of WBA
 Consisting of:
 1 day of attendance
 Module of WBA
 Consisting of:
 Preparation time
 2 x 3 days of
attendance
 Practical application
 Examination
 2 technical modules
(electives)
 2 organizational
modules (electives)
 1 expert thesis
of 15 ECTS
 10 modules of WBA
 Consisting of:
 8 modules
of 5 ECTS
 1 expert thesis
of 15 ECTS
 1 senior expert thesis
of 25 ECTS
 30 months
regular period of study
non-academic
 Extra-occupational Master
of RWTH Aachen
 Consisting of:
 10 modules
of 5 ECTS
 1 project thesis
of 15 ECTS
 1 Master thesis
of 25 ECTS
 36 months
regular period of study
academic
Graduation
Graduation
Graduation
Graduation
Graduation
 WBA certificate
 WBA certificate
 Expert (WBA)
 Senior-Expert (WBA)
 Master RWTH Aachen
 0 ECTS
 5 ECTS
 35 ECTS
 80 ECTS
 90 ECTS
Admission criteria
Admission criteria
Admission criteria
Admission criteria
Admission criteria
 None
 None
 Professional education
 Professional experience
 Personal aptitude
 Professional education
 Professional experience
 Personal aptitude
 University Entrance
Diploma (B.Sc.)
 Professional experience
Expenditure of time
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Certified further education for non-academics:
Seminar program 2016
Contact
Overview over seminar program 2016








Alexandra Hajn
Anke Wolters
Tel.: +49 (0)241 99016302
Fax: +49 (0)241 99016329

[email protected]






Executive Seminar: Strategy and technology
for successful tool making companies
Production planning and control in tool making
Global procurement of tools
Manufacturing of design and functional surfaces in tool making
Shopfloor management and layout planning in tool making
Polishing in tool making
Surface technology and tool wear
Industrialization of tool making
Classic and additive manufacturing technologies in tool making
Applied industry 4.0 in tool making
Project management and process management
Operational Excellence: Lean tool making
Cost transparency in tool making: From offer calculation
to productivity management
Automation in tool making
Milling technology in tool making
News
Prestigious experts from practice
 5 completely new seminars
 New content of “classic
seminars”
 2 “classic seminars“ as
combi-seminar





© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Mr. Ringelmann, ZF
Dr. Wahl, Audi AG
Mr. Willmes, Kirchhoff
Mr. Bertram, Böllhoff
Mr. Bormann, Welser Profile





15.-17.02.2016
02.03.2016
12.04.2016
19.04.2016
11.-12.05.2016
01.06.2016
02.06.2016
14.-15.06.2016
19.-20.09.2016
29.09.2016
04.-05.10.2016
10.11.2016
23.11.201
05.12.2016
06.12.2016
Dr. Auer, Gerresheimer
Dr. Boretius, Listemann Technology AG
Mr. Söhner, Selectrona
Mr. Walter, Siebenwurst
Mr. Deck, Daimler AG
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Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie:
We design Tool Making
AACHENER WERKZEUGBAU AKADEMIE
Applied
Research & Development
 Access to research projects
of various institutes via the
WBA as a research broker
 Individual research and
development projects for
partners of the WBA
Specific Industry
Solutions
 Development of specific
industry solutions within
consortial projects
 Knowledge transfer and
networking in the Tool and
Die industry
Client oriented
Consulting
 Bilateral projects with
technological and
organizational topics of the
Tool and Die industry
 Mutual concept development
and project implementation
Professional
development
 Modular further education for
non-academics and
academics
 Coverage of all relevant
technological and
organizational subjects
Demonstration Tool Shop
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The Werkzeugbau Akademie enables the development and
application of new concepts in a real manufacturing facility
Characteristics of the Demonstration Tool
Shop:
 Production of tool prototypes for research and
development
 Platform for developing and optimizing new
manufacturing concepts
 Test and production area for WBA partners
 Testing and transfer of industrial tooling
principles
 Illustration of Tool Manufacturing process
chains
 Educational platform
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
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The modern machine park of the Werkzeugbau Akademie
comprises all process chain elements of Tool Manufacturing
Design & Simulation
Sawing
Milling
Electrode milling
Turning
Sägen
Sägen
Sägen
Sägen
Sägen
KASTOverto A2
DMC 1035 V, C 40 U
HSC Speed Hawk 550
NEF 400
Wire erosion
Sink erosion
Flat grinding
Metrology
Manual work area
Sägen
Sägen
Sägen
Sägen
Sägen
Milling
Turning
Welding
Cut 2000
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Gantry Eagle 800
Smart-Line BD10
CMM Qi
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Contacts of the Werkzeugbau Akademie
© Werkzeugbau Akademie
Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Boos, MBA
Michael Salmen, M.Sc.
WBA Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie GmbH
CEO
Karl-Friedrich-Str. 60
D-52072 Aachen

+49 241/ 990 16 302

+49 151/ 18 868 611

+49 241/ 990 16 329

[email protected]
WBA Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie GmbH
Head of industrial projects
Karl-Friedrich-Str. 60
D-52072 Aachen

+49 241/ 990 16 361

+49 241/ 990 16 329

[email protected]
Gustavo Cabral, M.Sc.
Dr.-Ing. Kristian Arntz
WBA Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie GmbH
Head of technology development
Karl-Friedrich-Str. 60
D-52072 Aachen

+49 241/ 990 16 304

+49 241/ 990 16 329

[email protected]
WBA Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie GmbH
Technical manager
Karl-Friedrich-Str. 60
D-52072 Aachen

+49 241/ 990 16 373

+49 241/ 990 16 329

[email protected]
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