At Automation Service, we completely disassemble every instrument down to its smallest components, regardless of its condition. We never assume that just because an instrument is working now, that it will continue to work. On the assembly lines, our personnel do not rebuild whole instruments. Instead, each employee is responsible for a limited number of individual parts, allowing them to become experts on procedures at the parts level. So the MORE we break down the process into its component parts, the far LESS likely it is for defects to go unnoticed and uncorrected. Because of this rigorous, highly detail oriented process, we can confidently remanufacture all types of instruments.
To completely disassemble without regard to operation state, comprehensively restore components to a state of like-new performance, replace wearable components with new, assemble and calibrate to O.E.M. specifications.
We Remanufacture Parts, NOT Controls ...
Rebuilt typically means that an item is repaired by fixing the current problem that caused the unit to fail. At this point a critical presumption is made; just because what was broken previously is now fixed, other components will not present a problem later. Although it may not be apparent at the time, several other components may be ready to fail but are simply not exhibiting symptoms of failure. At Automation Service we never make that presumption. Every control that enters our doors is completely disassembled down to its smallest component, regardless of its condition or operational state. Even new surplus items are disassembled and inspected. Each and every part is processed according to strict quality control procedures perfected over fifty years. Then, and only then will that component be considered worthy for use in our manufacturing process.
We introduced the term "remanufactured"50 years ago to emphasize the difference between mere rebuilding and our painstaking process of restoring controls to OEM specifications. At Automation Service, we go to these extremes so that you can use our remanufactured controls with complete confidence, knowing that they will perform as well as new equipment in all applications.
Rigorous inspections are conducted before a component can even be considered suitable for use as a "remanufactured" part. The remanufacturing process is a demanding one, designed to guarantee duplicate factory-new condition.
High Volume Better Than Craftsmanship???
When a product is rebuilt by a technician, the technician has to remember many critical, non-recurring steps. Forgetting just one of these steps can result in one of your process lines going down due to a failure. This is the reason we believe that it is better to have a narrower scope of responsibility for each worker. Not so much that the duties become monotonous, but narrow enough, and in enough volume, to reduce the chance of missing critical steps. This allows them to be better trained and more skilled at a particular process. Because of the large volume of parts we remanufacture, which are typically processed months in advance, it actually becomes easier to maintain a higher quality of standards.
Continual Development of the Remanufacturing Process:
The Never Ending Story ...
Since our inception, we have learned about each and every one of the 38000 different parts we remanufacture. We have compiled data on every one of these components and know precisely what affects their performance. Armed with this knowledge and experience, our manufacturing engineers have designed remanufacturing processes for each and every component that goes into the products we sell. We continually monitor our quality to look for a means of improving these processes. If a problem is found, our instructional engineers develop a process revision and modify our computer based work order system. This creates a highly regimented revision sign-off process, which assures that history never repeats itself ... Are we perfect? Nobody is. But you can bet we learn from our mistakes and never repeat them. Continual improvement is just another way we define growth.
