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The seminar on better production techniques in the leather component cutting industry highlighted the need for improved methods to increase productivity and reduce waste.
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Abstract
Traditional practices of tracing and cutting are time-consuming, low in productivity, and result in inconsistency in shapes, leading to more wastage. These methods also involve a tiring job, which can lead to worker fatigue and decreased efficiency. In contrast, the use of ball press and hydraulic press machines offers a more efficient and accurate method of cutting. This approach saves time, reduces the physical demands of the job, and results in consistent accuracy, ultimately saving material. The seminar also discussed the benefits of using integrated knives for perforating, which can significantly increase production while reducing the time and effort required for this task. The seminar also addressed the issue of cementing, which is a critical step in the leather component cutting process. Traditional methods involve applying cement with the fingers, resulting in unhygienic conditions and wastage of adhesive. In contrast, improved methods using brushes or covered pots reduce waste and save adhesive. The use of a latex applying roller machine for cementing with latex also offers significant benefits, including a hygienic and less tiring process, faster production, and reduced wastage of latex. Another area of focus was edge coloring, which is typically done on a piece-by-piece basis using traditional methods. However, the seminar highlighted the benefits of a bundling process, which can significantly increase productivity while reducing the time and effort required for this task. The seminar also discussed the importance of sole roughening, which is typically done using traditional methods involving hands as a guide. However, the use of mechanical guides offers a safer and more efficient method, reducing the risk of accidents and resulting in even roughening. Finally, the seminar addressed the issue of trimming, which is often done by hand using traditional methods. However, the use of machines for trimming offers a quicker and more efficient method, resulting in even trimming and significantly increased productivity. Overall, the seminar emphasized the need for improved methods and technologies to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve working conditions in the leather component cutting industry.
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