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Definitions
SMED: Single Minute Exchange of Die or how to change a tool in the single minute range (less than 10) or if possible OTED: One Touch Exchange of Die or how to change tool in less than one minute Both are Rapid Changeover Techniques
History of SMED
Developed by Shigeo Shingo over a period of almost 20 years The development involved intensive study and improvement of setup operations in many factories and industries Facilitated by the recognition that set-up operations can be categorised:
Internal Setup (machine must stop to perform the operation) External Setup (machine can be kept running whilst operations performed)
Reduced quality start-up period losses Overall quality losses due to equipment
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5S & SMED
Remember the 5Ss Sort (Seiri) Set in Order or Simplify (Seiton) Shine (Seiso) Standardise (Seiketsu) Sustain (Shitsuke) Everything in its place & a place for everything
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Standarisation of Essential Functions where possible standardise the elements whose functions are essential to setup
Allows a reduction of time consuming adjustments and activities during changeovers (see following slide for an example) Looks to standardise functions and dimensions not tool shapes
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Standardisation of Functions
In press setup shut height adjustment is an internal operation that needs skill & time to perform Function standardisation of the die part thats clamped to the machine can reduce internal setup (shut height adjustment is made unnecessary) Here two dies of differing lengths are standardised through the use of two shims The clamping heights are now standardised enabling common clamping bolts to be used thereby cutting out adjustment work
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Eliminating Adjustments
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The previous techniques which will usually reduce setup time drastically (hours to minutes) Mechanising an inefficient process may reduce time, but wont improve the process Therefore always streamline first
Using forklifts for tool insertions Electric drives for shut height adjustment Remote control die tightening/ loosening Etc
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Summary
Think Smart and Reduce:
Effort (eg tightening, releasing), Activity (searching for or transporting) Adjustment (tools, dies, presses), and Variety (tools, parts, items)
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Summary
SMED is about inventory reduction and equipment efficiency SMED enables a more controlled, safer and less arduous setup process The use of SMED will facilitate:
An ability to produce smaller batches economically Lower inventory and work in progress Greater floor space An increase in OEE and reduced NVA trials and adjustments on start up
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