Bytewise Roll-Forming Benefits and Savings

Survey published on pollograph.com, and summary graciously shared by Brad Newman. It has been running since 2nd Jul'09.

2. What is your current method of quality checking?

14th Jul, 2:35 pm
- Undisclosed -
6th Jul, 7:46 am
- Undisclosed -
6th Jul, 4:33 am
- Undisclosed -
6th Jul, 4:29 am
- Undisclosed -
2nd Jul, 3:00 pm
- Undisclosed -
2nd Jul, 8:35 am
- Undisclosed -
Total responses: 6

3. The following is a list of potential benefits Bytewise feels may be provided by utilizing our measurement systems. Check any that you feel are real possibilities for improvement in your organization. Also, in the second column, check any items for which you have "baseline" data, that may be used to compare against possible improvements Bytewise technology may offer.

Optional, May select more than one

Summary of Statistics

Potential Benefit?Baseline Data?Total Responded
Faster quality checks than offline methods such as CMM, calipers, or optical comparator6 (100%)1 (16.67%)6
If you perform, or plan to perform, capability studies; faster, more complete, more accurate data for these studies6 (100%)0 (0%)6
Faster, more efficient tooling development4 (100%)0 (0%)4
Faster, more efficient production of flower patterns/diagrams1 (50%)1 (50%)2
Ability to predict tooling wear for repair/replacement3 (100%)0 (0%)3
Reduced downtime5 (100%)0 (0%)5
Faster start-up times4 (100%)0 (0%)4
Start-up scrap reduction4 (100%)0 (0%)4
Production scrap reduction4 (100%)0 (0%)4
Higher Throughput (faster speeds while maintaining specifications)1 (100%)0 (0%)1
Ability to inspect and characterize raw material stock2 (100%)0 (0%)2
Ability to capture profile changes due to coil-to-coil variability5 (100%)0 (0%)5
Faster, more efficient new product development3 (100%)0 (0%)3
More efficient use of manufacturing equipment and resources (people, energy, time, etc.)6 (100%)1 (16.67%)6
Total responses: 6

4. Are there any other potential benefits (not listed above) that you have realized, or believe you may realize, by using Bytewise technology?

Optional
14th Jul, 2:35 pm
- Undisclosed -
6th Jul, 7:46 am
- Undisclosed -
6th Jul, 4:33 am
- Undisclosed -
6th Jul, 4:29 am
- Undisclosed -
2nd Jul, 8:35 am
- Undisclosed -
Total responses: 5

5. You have been selected to receive this survey because you have either agreed to partner with Bytewise in studying these benefits or have some experience with our technology. How do you prefer Bytewise handle data acquired from any studies performed with your organization?

Allow 'Others'

Summary of Statistics

Total
Full exposure (use in trade articles, website, etc.)1 (16.67%)
OK to publish, but do not use identifying information2 (33.33%)
For Bytewise knowledge only2 (33.33%)
Others:1 (16.67%)
Total responses: 6