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How Standardization Revolutionized Motor Manufacturing

Mike Jeffries | August 21, 2017

Motor ManufacturingJust like with many products, standardizing the way electric motors are manufactured increases manufacturing efficiency and makes the manufacturing process more predictable. It also increases the quality of the motor because the workers have more practice working with the same equipment and following the same process.

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Smoother Manufacturing Process

Standardizing motor manufacturing also reduces the amount of research and development that goes into each product, since the product remains the same from piece to piece, reducing the probability of human error. If human error does occur, it is a lot easier to troubleshoot the problem and correct the issue with standardization, due to the consistency of parts and technical training.


Cost Savings

Standardization allows companies to save money on parts, since they do not have to estimate the number of different types of motors that will be manufactured in a week. It creates better incremental improvements to motor production systems, and it is a lot easier to implement system-wide changes.
Facilities are Not Dependent on Specific Workers


Standardization of motor manufacturing also allows for smoother assembly line processes. A worker can be trained in a single step of the building process, and when a team of people trained in different aspects of motor building are on an assembly line, they can build motors a lot faster. Since most workers are trained in more than one aspect of assembly, the assembly line does not have to shut down simply because one worker had to call in sick. Workers can be trained in a very short period of time, so hiring replacements for workers who quit helps prevent interruptions on the production line.

Product Lines

Standardization of electric motor manufacturing ensures that a production facility does not have to invest money into developing new parts all of the time. Many companies are crediting this standardization for production efficiency, cost reduction, and the reduction in the prices of their applications.


Reduces the Cost of Reworking Products

When a new product is developed, there is a very good chance that it will need to be reworked a few times before it functions like the manufacturer's intended. Standardization ensures that the products are higher quality and will function properly at all times. This directly relates to increased production, and reduces the need for reworking finished products.


Allows for Quicker Change

If a company relies on standardization, it is easier to facilitate gradual changes in production. Even when changes are instituted, quality, efficiency, and productivity is not affected, even as a new standardized method is instated.

It is also easier to notice problems in production and determine practices that need to be changed for efficiency purposes, including the location of machinery.

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