Book excerpt: The following field project study was performed at a sheet metal manufacturer of operator cabs, roll-over protective structures (ROPS), and electronic enclosures and consoles. This study describes literature, setting up a manufacturing line, implementing four modern day press brakes, and implementing the press operator and water strider standard work during the full production phase. The modern day press brakes possess the latest in bending technology and were a necessity in order to support Company XYZ's strategic initiatives related to growth and continuous improvement. The press brake project was justified and approved because Company XYZ's metal fabrication processes are more than 30 years old when compared to other leading businesses. The intention of this study was to verify a successful installation of four new modern day press brakes. The field problem resulted in several positive outcomes. These outcomes were a 36% improvement in the average forming efficiency, a 75% reduction in scrap, a onetime reduction in inventory, and a consolidation and reduction in maintenance costs by 15%. The verification methods included: a statistical process control chart, a reduction of inventory from five days to three days, scrap reduction, and an improvement of operator labor efficiency and delivery performance.