In the automobile manufacturing process, mould racking improves efficiency in several aspects such as mould storage, access, management, and production line coordination. The details are as follows:

Optimizing Mould Storage

Space Utilization:

Automobile manufacturing involves a large number of moulds of various sizes and shapes. Mould racking is designed to make full use of vertical space. For example, multi-layer drawer-type or cantilever-type racking can be used to store different moulds in a classified manner, significantly increasing storage capacity and reducing the area occupied in the workshop. This allows for a more rational layout of the production site and creates favorable conditions for improving overall production efficiency.

Mould Protection:

Mould racking provides a stable and dedicated storage environment for moulds. It can prevent moulds from being damaged by collision, extrusion, or corrosion, which is especially important for precision moulds. By ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the moulds, the number of defective products caused by mould damage is reduced, thereby improving production efficiency.

Facilitating Mould Access

Quick Positioning:

Mould racking is usually equipped with a clear identification and positioning system. Each mould has a fixed storage location, and workers can quickly find the required moulds according to the production plan and instructions, reducing the time spent on searching for moulds.

Convenient Handling:

The design of mould racking takes into account the convenience of mould handling. For example, some racking has a movable structure or is equipped with trolleys and other devices, which makes it easy for workers to load and unload moulds, reducing the labor intensity and time required for handling.

Strengthening Mould Management

Classification and Coding:

Mould racking enables the classification and coding of moulds. Moulds can be classified according to different production processes, models, or sizes and stored in corresponding areas of the racking. This makes it convenient for enterprises to conduct inventory management and statistical analysis of moulds, understand the quantity, usage, and maintenance status of moulds at any time, and improve the accuracy and efficiency of mould management.

Lifecycle Management:

Through the management of mould racking, the entire lifecycle of moulds from storage, use to maintenance and repair can be tracked. For example, when a mould is taken out of the racking for use, its usage time and usage frequency can be recorded. When the mould needs to be maintained or repaired, it can be quickly located and processed, which helps to prolong the service life of the moulds and improve the utilization rate of mould resources.

Coordinating with the Production Line

Synchronized Supply:

Mould racking near the production line can realize the synchronized supply of moulds and production. According to the production rhythm and process requirements, the required moulds can be placed on the racking in advance to ensure that they can be quickly put into use when needed, avoiding production line downtime caused by mould shortages and improving the continuity and efficiency of the production line.

Quick Changeover:

In the case of frequent die changes on the production line, mould racking facilitates the quick replacement of moulds. Workers can quickly remove the used moulds and install the new ones with the help of the racking, reducing the die change time and improving the production efficiency.