HP6 – 1980 Technology Versus OT-4e lite

Top Selling Points for Haeger.

The Dash 4 series of Haeger Machines brings a host of unique and innovative methods to the shop floor:
• Increased accessibility on the lower horn
• NEW 350 Auto Feed System has a one piece Quick Mount Tooling with a one handle quick release
• Integrated Tool Storage
• Quick change over from Automatic to Manual with the new Quick Disconnect “T” Bracket and all of the connections in the bracket
• Includes Energy saving Instant Start/Stop Motor
• Articulating Arm for the computer to make better operator ergonomics
• Fastener Detection (fastener presence in the tooling)
• Fastener Length Detection
• Four Station Turret Insertion System (TIS) on the 824WT-4e
• Dual Station Upper Tip Changeout
• Insertion Graphics providing a visual guide
• The legendary Haeger Patented Safety System that is effective at any point in the ram stroke irrespective of the tooling length

When Is It Time To Replace Equipment?

This is an age-old question in business, and there really are no
hard and fast answers. The decision to replace (or upgrade) your
Haeger equipment can have far-reaching effects well beyond the
cost of the equipment.

For example, do you buy now, or wait for next year, or will
waiting give your competition too much of an advantage, from
which you may never recover?

It’s been my experience that the decision to buy new Haeger
equipment usually makes itself pretty clear, especially when we’re
discussing increase profit, increased quality, quicker change
overs, easier programming and ability to stay competitive. When
buying a new Haeger equipment makes your company better,
faster, and more efficient, it’s usually a pretty clear “buy now”
scenario.

The advantage of having better quality control, and increased
shop space with less handling of the part is easy to see. But all
too often the fastener insertion area is over looked as a profit
center. These things might not be so clear, especially in the day-
to-day sense. And it’s easy to let them slide. After all, a Haeger
from 1980 still performs its intended function just fine.

My advice to Owners, Engineers, and Production Managers is to
look around at your shop and determine what is costing you in
your fastener insertion area including labor, shop space, reworked
parts or damaged parts due to quality errors, and even cost of
your fasteners. Then give us a call and we can perform a time
study to show you how much we can increase your profits,
decrease your quality outages and increase your throughput.