Technical Courses: Lean
Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED)
Frequent setups are necessary to produce a variety of products in small lots. In order to become more flexible, there is a need to focus on reducing setup time and using the techniques of Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) to meet challenging customer requirements. SMED refers to a theory and the techniques for performing setup operations in fewer than ten minutes - the number of minutes can be expressed in a single digit. This course is an introduction to inexpensive techniques that can be used to achieve quick changeovers.
COURSE CONTENT
Introduction
- Results And Benefits Of Changeover Reduction
- Principles For Quick Changeover
Strategy for Quick Changeover
- Understanding Processes And Operations
- Value Added And Waste
- Documenting The Details Of A Changeover
- Seven Step Approach
The SMED System
- Machine Purpose And Function Analysis
- Preparing Operating Conditions
- Parallel Operations
- Analysis & Application Of SMED
Developing Changeover Procedures
- Performing New Changeover Script
- Function Standardization
Preparing for Quick Changeover in the Workplace
Review and Open Discussion
