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3D Printing: Finishing Process Economic Impact.
Technical OPEX analysis for HP MJF and 3d printing. Comparison of Manual vs. Wheel Blasting costs ($5.12 vs $0.26). Data-driven guide to industrial scalability in the finishing area.

Silvio Ruiu
Jan 243 min read


Glass Mold 10 Years TCO LEAN Manufacturing Analysis. Step D.
ean Manufacturing analysis of 10-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) across Wheel Blasting, Laser, Air, and Chemical cleaning technologies. Based on field-collected data for a benchmark of 10,000 molds/year, this analysis quantifies the impact of cleaning efficiency by TCO A data-driven guide for standardizing mold shop operations and hedging against rising energy and labor costs.

Silvio Ruiu
Jan 94 min read


Media Consumption Paradox: Why Cheap Media Damages your OpEx.
In precision surface treatment, the machine is only as good as the material flowing through it. If you are consuming more than 1 kg per hour per wheel, you don't have a supplier problem—you have a process crisis. An essential analysis of TCO, Lean logic, and the 'band-aid paradox' for CxOs and Plant Managers

Silvio Ruiu
Jan 75 min read


Glass Mold Maintenance: LEAN Impacts EBITDA. Step B.
Can a minor department like the mold shop hide a $2M loss? This technical analysis breaks down the P&L of a 100M glass plant, revealing how mold erosion and maintenance inefficiency can burn over 10% of your EBITDA. Discover how to recover these margins through field-collected data and the "1-1" media consumption rule.

Silvio Ruiu
Jan 63 min read


Mold Maintenance Analysis in Glass Industry. Step A.
If your I-S machine fails, you can move production. If your molds fail, you stop. Discover why mold maintenance is your most critical strategic asset and how improper cleaning processes are secretly compromising your supply chain contracts.

Silvio Ruiu
Jan 42 min read


Extrusion Die Cleaning Guide: Technical Analysis (Step A).
In aluminum extrusion, the press isn't your most important asset: your dies are. In this Step A analysis, we break down why neglecting die care is an EBITDA loss and how a Lean approach to cleaning recovers your margins.

Silvio Ruiu
Jan 12 min read


Die Shop: Analysis and EBITDA Impact. Step B.
The Die Shop is the smallest gear in the extrusion mechanism, but it’s where a small deviation impacts most on EBITDA. Suggestion: stay seated.

Silvio Ruiu
Dec 30, 20253 min read


Anodizing Case Study: Fixing Surface Issue.
Discover how a Lean technical approach stabilized the anodizing process, reducing chemical consumption while preserving 99% of profile weight. Real-world results on fixing surface issues, already proven in the field.

Silvio Ruiu
Jul 19, 20233 min read


Lean Analysis of the Molds Cleaning Inside Glass Manufacturing. Step C.
Molds cleaning: Jidoka or bottleneck? Comparing Manual, Automated, and Wheel Blasting performance. Why global glass leaders standardized their shops using Amp monitoring and the 1-1 rule to protect assets and slash lead times. It’s about performance, not CAPEX.

Silvio Ruiu
Jul 17, 20237 min read
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