1. Ambition was to reduce setup time to a very low level
Facelift
Ambition was to reduce setup time to a very low level
Preserving the cost base and thus the UVP level
Making minor constructional change to strengthen the end-user’s experience using the GX System
Input to face lifting system came from:
Suppliers to make the production easier
The market (hand over document from V. Wiedemann/J. Zehnder)
Relevant key persons
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2. Existing GX 75
(Assembly instruction)
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3. GX75 – Current version A lot of parts to be mounted!
Setup time at enduser approx 1 hour
Pictures come from Scan-Tool instruction on how to sell against Grit, response overleaf
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4. Face lifted GX75
Very few parts to be mounted! Setup time at end-user approx min Welded stand
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5. Assembly process GX75 Mounting of the tilting device 05.2012
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6. Assembly process GX75 Assembly of the spark box/grinding rest
Mounting..
Mounting of the stand
Mounting of the lever
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7. Assembly process GX75 Flip the machine Ready to use!
5-10 min. mounting time vs. 1 hr previously
Old configuration
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8. GXR A lot of parts to be mounted!
(Assembly instruction – current version)
A lot of parts to be mounted!
Setup time at the end-user approx 2 hours!
Adjustment difficult, sometimes Fein application specialist have to assist after sales
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9. Face lifted GXR – assembly process
Very few parts to be mounted!
Setup time at the end-user approx 5-10 minutes
Flip the machine to start assembly
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10. Face lifted GXR – assembly process
Remove bolt
Mount handle with bolt
Mount jaw with bolts
Mount eye protection
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11. Face lifted GXR – assembly process
Ready to use! 5-10 min. Mounting time vs. 2 hrs previously
 no involvement of application specialists
Mount roller and lock with bolts
Mount quick clamp
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12. GXR-GX75 – Building together
Remove spark box/grinding rest
Mount block with bolts
Loosen lever
Push the module against the grinder
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13. GXR-GX75 – Building together
Fix the module with the two levers
New simple adjustment of belt traction to be done while system is running idle
Loosen nut and turn bolt until belt traction is okfasten nut again!
Old configuration was complicated to adjust: In some cases, belt traction could only be done by the support of a Fein application specialist
Put on grinding belt
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14. Sparkbox & grinding table can be mounted, without removing the blocks for GXR
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15. GX75 / GXR facelifted system vs “old”
Old configuration
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16. A lot of parts to be mounted! Setup time at enduser approx 45 min!
GXC – current version
A lot of parts to be mounted!
Setup time at enduser approx 45 min!
42 parts/bolts less to mount at the
end user
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17. Building up GXC - facelift
Very few parts to be mounted!
Setup time at enduser approx 2 min,
previously 45 min.
Flip the machine to start assembly
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18. Building up GXC - facelift
Mount handle
Mount ruler
Tighten the two bolts
Mounting stabilizer. Ready to use!
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19. GXC-GX75 – Building together
Push the module against the grinder
Tighten levers and finger bolt
on the other side
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20. GXC Pipe support – as accessory to be mounted on the side of the GXC
Item number:
UVP 180 EUR, 2 guides in the scope of delivery
Diameter 10 mm – 100 mm
Turn holder 90° for bigger pipes
( mm)
Small pipes (Ø mm)
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21. GX75 / GXC face lifted system vs. “old”
Old configuration
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22. Further accessories GX75:
Stainless steel grinding stop (at grinding table on top), UVP 35 EUR Stainless grinding rest EUR 80 EUR
 GX grinders can be converted to a stainless configuration for UVP115 EUR; Order number:
Spark box with exhaust pipe UVP: 75 EUR Order number:
GXE:
Stainless grinding rest UVP: 40 EUR; Order number :
Note:
Accessories for stainless will be done in a stainless finish.
Currently no pictures available
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23. Schedule From Introduction Comment
UVPs for all face lifted models remain unchanged
GX75
10/12
Depending on
use of old parts
Sales BOM to be made for Siegloch to pick grinder + stand
GXR
Fits old and face lifted version grinders
GISB
Depending on use of old configuration
Gain on the GIS series. Revised foot incorporated in GX75. GIS and GX share stand.
GXC
Fits old and face lifted version grinders + GI75

24. Summary
Setup problems at end users had been eliminated to a great extent
Production costs kept at ease
Accessories, esp. stainless steel, developed in response to costumer requirements
Facelift GXE transferred to facelift GI as they intertwined in a construction sense.

25. Communication Product announcement Salesfolder?
Sales Information (I-Rundschreiben) for sales emphasising on changes and gains.
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