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"As customers require higher accuracy and compliance with quality initiatives, such as ISO 9000, TQM and predictive maintenance, machine tool accuracy checks have become more important for job shops. But checking accuracy is one of the more difficult problems to address, because it is affected by much more than the castings, CNC control and way systems. For example, servoloop feedback, acceleration and deceleration, complexity of the program, tooling and materials all can affect accuracy..."

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Continuous improvement is no longer just a theoretical pie in the sky concept being promoted by manufacturing experts, and businesses are beginning to base their philosophies on implementing continuous improvement programs at unprecedented rates.  The days of breakthrough improvements followed by a lull in innovation are quickly disappearing.  You can't afford to let this parade pass you by. It’s time to start implementing a continuous improvement program. If you haven't started already, it isn't as difficult as you might think. Most continuous improvement programs are based on small problem solving teams, such as natural work group teams or cross functional teams that solve a multi departmental issue