FROMM Engineering SMED Tool change in a minute

FROMM Engineering SMED Tool change in a minute Single Minute Exchange Die 5 6 1

Definition of SMED Procedure for the SMED method Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) means in connection with Quick Change Over (QCO) a process that is supposed to reduce the set-up time of a production machine or a production line. SMED is divided into several steps: The difference is that it is not the pure time of changing a tool that is decisive, but also things like the provision of the new material or the parameterization of the machine and the like; that is, the total time that can not be produced. ü Separation into internal and external setup processes or setup steps [internal set-up processes: while the system is standing; external setup processes: while the system is running] ü Relocation of internal setup steps to external setup steps [Setup and post-setup; Reduction of machine downtimes] ü Reduce internal setup ü Reduce external setup ü Repeating these steps regularly for a continuous improvement process (CIP) SMED advantages The essential advantages of the LEAN SMED method are: Lot sizes are reduced. Lead times are reduced. Inventories are reduced. Set-up time is the key factor for the production flow. The term "tool change" is misleading here, since the time from the last good part of the old production lot to the first good part of the new production lot is meant and is better described as "production change". ü As-is analysis: inventory of the current set-up process via video analysis