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Innovation being its hallmark, Honda Cars India never stops introducing new technologies. For instance, its inspection jigs were made with fabricated hollow metal pipe structures and CEBA (ceramic backing). Fabricated metal pipes provided the necessary strength and CEBA provided the smooth finish and complex shapes on the peripheries. However, machining accuracy was challenging and the costs, both in terms of raw materials and manpower, were significant. The lead time for the whole process could be as long as two months and significantly delay delivery. Furthermore, the jigs were quite heavy, increasing the associate’s fatigue and negatively impacting their morale.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 2020 من The Machinist.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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