What makes a CNC lathe operation world-class? This article defines key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), surface finish accuracy, cycle time, and tool utilization rate.
Real factory benchmarks from top-performing operations are shared. The article also explains how Industry 4.0 analytics platforms collect and visualize these KPIs for continuous improvement. Maintenance, programming, and scheduling best practices are provided to optimize performance.
