Overview: The document provides a payback analysis for the DoveLock™ Quick Change Jaw System, highlighting its efficiency in reducing changeover times compared to standard cap screwed jaw changeovers.
Specifications: The DoveLock system allows for faster changeovers, achieving reductions of up to 90% in time. The analysis compares the time and cost savings for changing one pair of jaws using the DoveLock system versus standard methods.
Procedures: The document outlines the time taken for jaw changeovers at different frequencies (1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 changes per day) and calculates the associated costs based on a shop rate of $60 per hour.
Cost Analysis: - Standard Cap Screwed Jaw Changeover: Takes 10 to 160 minutes depending on the number of changes per day, with costs ranging from $10 to $160 per day.
- DoveLock Jaw Changeover: Takes 1 to 16 minutes, with costs ranging from $1 to $16 per day.
- Total Savings: Daily savings range from $9 to $144, weekly savings from $45 to $720, and yearly savings from $2,286 to $36,576.
Recommendations: The document suggests using the DoveLock system for significant time and cost savings in job shops.
Additional Information: The document mentions the availability of Steel and Aluminum Master Jaw Kits, as well as machinable aluminum and steel jaw kits.
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