Estabilização de processos de laminação a quente através da troca rápida de ferramentas: uma proposta de plano de setup e de acerto de bitola

Abstract

The Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) is management models aimed at eliminating wasted of time and assuring reducing equipment preparation time (setup). The result in the increase of productive capabilities and maximization of manufacture asset utilization. The main objective of this article is to make a useful plan to apply the Single Minute Exchange of a Die Model in metal forming company in Rio de Janeiro. The goal is to attain production efficiency with the reduction of preparation time (setup). This methodology will demonstrate the gauge reduction possibility, mainly in the mechanical round bars, with measures outside the company’s tolerance, as it is considered the most problematic product and is related to the equipment's lifetime, training and autonomy for operators. The methodology, considered effective in this research, generates adherence to the company's culture of excellence, reduces the setup time of the activity, stabilizes the process and compromises the operators who will perform the activity.