Introduction
Noise within industrial processes can be annoying, disruptive and potentially hazardous to workers’ health. In the rectification process, the positioning and straightening of the material being processed is crucial. But, the system noise created by the machine and its environment can negatively affect product quality and workers’ safety and efficiency. Fortunately, proactive control of the system noise can drastically improve product quality, safety and efficiency.
What Is Straightening Machine System Noise?
Straightening machines are used to straighten and align steel wire, bar and tube in factories, warehouses and other industrial settings. During this rectification process, the machines subject the steel to a number of machining processes and depth-of-cut adjustments. This process creates system noise, which is the noise generated by the machine and its environment that affects the position and straightness of the material being processed.
How Can Proactive System Noise Control Improve the Process?
Proactive system noise control can be used to reduce the amount of noise generated by the machine, resulting in improved product quality, safety and efficiency. By controlling the noise generated by the machine and its environment, the parts being rectified can be aligned and straightened more accurately, resulting in high-quality parts that meet industry standards. Additionally, by controlling system noise, worker safety is enhanced since it reduces the risk of hearing loss, vibration-related injury and hazardous noise exposure.
Furthermore, system noise control can increase production efficiency. By reducing operators’ need to adjust the machine frequently due to changes in environment noise, material straightening can be done quickly and accurately without the need for frequent machine adjustments. This results in a faster and smoother production process, saving time and money.
System Noise Control Strategies
There are several strategies to reduce system noise and improve production processes.
1. Acoustic foam and acoustic curtains
For situations in which the environment noise is overwhelming, the installation of acoustic foam and acoustic curtains can be helpful. The foam absorbs sound waves and reduces the amount of noise entering the area, while the curtains block out noise and keep the sound from spreading.
2. Limit the number of machine processes
For smaller operations, limiting the number of machine processes can effectively reduce noise. By limiting the number of processes to the bare minimum required to achieve the desired result, the number of noise-generating activities can be reduced.
3. Attenuators
Attenuators are materials that can be installed in the work area to reduce noise. These materials absorb and block sound waves, preventing the unfiltered sound from bouncing around the room and altering the product quality.
4. Inspections
Routine inspections of machine parts can help to reduce noise. By ensuring that all parts are properly lubricated and functioning correctly, the noise created by the machine can be minimized.
Conclusion
System noise is a major factor in the rectification process, but it can be controlled to ensure the quality and efficiency of the process. By implementing proper noise control strategies, factories and industrial settings can reduce noise levels and create a safer, more efficient environment for their workers.
