Setup Changeover Time Reduction in 4 Wheel Drive Front Axle Differential Case Cone Bearing Pressing Process – SMED Method
Ebenezer G1, Gopalakrishnan S2, Adam Khan M3
1Ebenezer G, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research & Education College, Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), India.
2Gopalakrishnan S, Department of Quality Assurance, Tractor and Farm Equipment (TAFE) Ltd., Kalladipatti Dindigul (Tamil Nadu), India.
3Adam Khan M, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research & Education College, Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 25 November 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 19 December 2019 | Manuscript Published on 30 December 2019 | PP: 944-947 | Volume-9 Issue-1S4 December 2019 | Retrieval Number: A10751291S419/19©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.A1075.1291S419
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Abstract: Single minute Exchange of Die is one of the LEAN approach to reduce the set up change over time and seven kind of losses due to the weakness in the initial process customization. Manufacturing organizations faces problem in reduction of cost and increasing the efficiency or productivity which is real challenge in the manufacturing operations. In the highly competitive or globalized society the manufacturer need to find a method to reduce the cost and production time to reduce the operating cost and Quality of product and Reliability. This paper deals with the basic over view of a reduction in set up time in a sub assembly stage of an auto sector by Setup Changeover Time Reduction (SMED). It is definitely possible to reduce the set up times and cost of sub assembly production considerably by simple modifications or improvements. The reduction of set up time can be done with the help of SMED methodology. Various types of industries can apply the SMED Methodology to reduce their set up times.
Keywords: SMED – Single Minute Exchange of Die; 4WD – Four Wheel Drive.
Scope of the Article: Manufacturing Processes