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A continuous caster is a significant capital investment. However, the expenditure itself does not insure production of quality strand cast product. Quality is strongly influenced by the front-line personnel who operate and maintain the machine.
Modern casting operations are much more decentralized and front-line workers are expected to make critical decisions, often on very short notice. These decisions can affect product quality as well as the integrity of the casting unit.
When caster performance is less than optimal because personnel are not sufficiently informed, it's not a "people problem," it is an organization failure.
Organizations are honed by improving the quality of the work force. Specifically, the work force is improved when personnel better understand the process with which they work. Therefore, knowledge about your process is an invaluable resource.
Unfortunately, with an operating caster, it is not easy to send front-line personnel, in large groups, to distant locations for courses on casting technology.
The answer: Custom On-Site Seminars (click for some examples)
The objective of an on-site custom-designed seminar is to bring the classroom to your plant. On-site seminars can be worked into your schedules. A customized seminar can fulfill your specific needs.
Caster personnel that are well-informed - not just about their immediate assignments, but about the intricacies of the casting process - are better able to produce consistent quality. Furthermore, a knowledgeable work force can overcome unexpected difficulties, often by innovation and information sharing.
Faced with ever-increasing competition on a global scale, continuous casting operations are discovering the benefits of increased job training. On-site seminars help demonstrate that your organization is indeed committed to Total Quality.
The results of a better understanding of the strand casting process include improvements in:
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