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Ortrander Eisenhütte GmbH

Optimization and automation of work processes at Ortrander Eisenhütte GmbH

Ortrander Eisenhütte is one of the most modern foundries for machine-molded iron castings in Europe and has been producing high-quality, thin-walled castings in gray, vermicular and ductile iron for over 130 years.

Logistics and factory planning  

Task

Integration of an automated solution for the transportation of assembled ovens, including the creation of specifications, workplace design and ergonomic considerations.

 

Project process

  • Time determination and capacity analysis for the assembly processes
  • Layout planning in variants incl. material flow evaluation
  • Derivation of a preferred variant based on qualitative and quantitative criteria
  • Detailing the preferred solution and considering ergonomics
  • Preparation of a specification sheet for the tender

Tools & competencies

  • visTABLE®
  • Autodesk Inventor

Project results

  • Layout planning Assembly concept
  • Specifications with specified system components and very good comparability

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Optimization and automation of work processes at Ortrander Eisenhütte GmbH

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