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Claim Success Story
Shutdown Prevented When HSB Finds Blown Fuse in CNC Machine
With production contracts at stake, HSB helped the owner of a machine shop
get back into full operation in plenty of time, even though two
contractors had claimed that damage to automated machinery would require a
long shutdown.WANTED TO REPLACE CONTROLS
The shop's computer numerical control (CNC) machine was damaged by a utility power surge during a windstorm. A repair firm said the controls needed to be replaced for $67,480 and the manufacturer bid more than $100,000.
CONTRACTS WOULD BE LOST
The shop owner worried that he would have to turn away at least two big jobs for the auto industry during the time it would take to install new controls. In addition, he would need to pay overtime to keep up limited production with other machines.
HSB AVOIDS PLANT SHUTDOWN
HSB brought in another service technician. He discovered the problem was a blown fuse on the CNC control cooling system circuit and a damaged interface circuit board. The total repairs came to $13,733 and the work was finished in time to complete both production jobs without any overtime.
