Glossary

Changeover

A changeover is the transition between production of different parts. Traditional changeovers need jaw changes and re-teaching; with a flexible gripper a changeover can become a simple program selection.

Related terms

Jaw change

Swapping a gripper's jaws or fingers to handle a different part — a major source of downtime.

Downtime

Time a cell is stopped and not producing, planned or unplanned.

High-mix, low-volume (HMLV)

Production of many different parts in small quantities.

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