Embark on a new journey in digital manufacturing! Harbin Electric Valves’ first flexible processing unit has been put into operation

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On June 28, Harbin Electric Valves’ first flexible processing unit was put into operation, reshaping the product manufacturing process through an innovative architecture and embarking on a new journey toward digital and intelligent manufacturing. The company’s first flexible processing unit enables the simultaneous execution of tasks such as machining, welding, cleaning, and marking of parts. Its production efficiency is more than twice that of traditional processing methods; the first-pass yield improves by over 5%, while tool costs are reduced by around 20%. With just one operator needed to monitor the process, 24/7 continuous processing is possible, creating a synergy between quality control and efficiency improvement that helps nuclear power workshops transition from \"experience-based management\" to \"lean management\". It is stated that in traditional manufacturing processes, the valve bodies of control valve assemblies are processed through repeated positioning and clamping using specialized fixtures, which involves changing processes and repeated positioning; this has a significant impact on both the processing efficiency of the parts and the quality of the products. Through the flexible machining unit, the machining of six surfaces and six normal holes is completed in just two clamping operations, greatly improving efficiency while ensuring the quality of the product. In recent years, the company has actively implemented Harbin Electric Group’s industrial strategy of \"three systems\" as well as its own strategic plans. Focusing on the reconstruction of nuclear power bases and the advancement of digitalization, it has built high-end intelligent facilities such as intelligent units for laser cladding of sealing surfaces and intelligent testing platforms capable of handling high temperatures, high pressures, and large flow rates. By leveraging digital technology to foster new forms of productive capacity, the company is driving its rapid development in terms of sophistication, intelligence, and sustainability. Harbin Electric Valves is accelerating its efforts through the practical approach of \"using digital technologies to strengthen foundations and driving innovation to reach new heights\", in order to foster and develop new forms of productive capacity, generate strong momentum for high-quality development, and strive to write a new chapter in becoming a world-class leading enterprise in this field.