“A STUDY OF CNC MACHINE OPERATIONS AND PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT AT KINETIC ENGINEERING PVT LTD, AHILYANAGAR.”

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines play an important role in modern manufacturing industries because they provide high accuracy, repeatability, productivity and consistent product quality. This research paper presents a study of CNC machine operations performed in an automotive manufacturing environment with reference to Kinetic Engineering Limited, Ahilyanagar. The study focuses on the activities and responsibilities of a CNC Machine Operator, including machine operation, component loading and unloading, tool monitoring, inspection, production recording and implementation of safety and 5S practices. The research examines the relationship between CNC machining parameters, machine utilization, production rate, rejection and component quality. Proper machine setting, correct selection of cutting tools, monitoring of machining parameters and regular inspection are important factors for achieving the required dimensional accuracy. The study also identifies common problems such as tool wear, improper clamping, dimensional variation, machine downtime and rejection. Improvement methods including preventive maintenance, operator training, in-process inspection and reduction of setup time are discussed. The study concludes that the role of the CNC Machine Operator is highly important in maintaining productivity and quality in precision manufacturing. Effective monitoring of machine operations and continuous improvement practices can reduce rejection and downtime while improving overall equipment utilization.