What is SMED and when is it applied?

SMED = Single Minute Exchange of Die – Fast Machine Setup – Quick Tool Change

SMED stands for Single Minute Exchange of Die: tool change in (a few) minutes. This concept introduces the idea that, in general, any machine changeover or process start-up should take no more than one minute, hence the phrase "single minute."

Tool changeover refers to the time elapsed from the production of the last valid part in a series to the production of the first valid part in the next series; not just the time for physical changeovers and adjustments to the machinery.

The original idea was developed by Shigeo Shingo, one of the parents, along with Taiichi Ohno, from the TPS (Toyota Production System) or Toyota Production System (also known as Just In Time). SMED is one of the techniques used in the LEAN and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) philosophy to combat losses.

Its objective is to reduce changeover and adjustment times, thus enabling a reduction in the minimum batch size. Indeed, if series changeover times are reduced to zero, the manufacturing process can be optimized. This is achieved by eliminating non-productive time.

The goal is to reduce the time spent on setup, in order to achieve rapid tool changes or even instant setups.

Two phases are distinguished:

• Internal adjustments/times: Corresponds to operations that are performed with the machine stopped, outside of production hours (known by the acronym IED).
• External adjustments/times: These are operations that are (or can be) performed with the machine running, that is, during the production period (known by the acronym OED).

The method is developed in four stages.

1. Internal and external adjustments
2. Separation of internal and external adjustments
3. Transformation of internal adjustments into external ones
4. Streamlining all aspects of the adjustment operation

By implementing SMED the company will achieve:

• Increase productivity.
• Flexibility: Produce the necessary quantities of each product (reduce stocks).
• Make work simpler and more satisfying.
• Be more competitive.

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Theoretical and Practical Training Program

CONTENT

• Visit to Genba (Floor)
• Observation and recording of the setup and/or tool change process
• Critical analysis of what was observed
• What is SMED?
• Why implement it?
• The problems of large-batch production.
• Benefits of SMED
• SMED Concepts and Definitions
• Phases of SMED implementation
• Phase 1: Preparation Separation
• Checklist Phase 1 Transportation Improvement
• Phase 2: SMED Readiness Conversion is anticipating Case Studies
• Phase 3: Preparation Refinement Internal and external aspects
• Use of Anchors
• Deleting Settings
• Possible Modes of SMED Application
• FCE: What are the Critical Success Factors in SMED Implementation?
• SMED and 5 “S” Symbiotic relationship.

TARGETED AT: Managers, Supervisors and those responsible for set-up and commissioning of equipment. 

DURATION: 5 days of 8 hours. 

PLACE: This workshop is designed to be taught in company

INVESTMENT: USD 1,500 per participant. Ask about bonuses for more than 10 participants. 

 

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