Injection Moulding SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die)

Course Content

Through theoretical instruction and actual practical time reduction exercises candidates will be able to replicate the activities when returned to their normal work environments.

Objectives of the Course

The prime objective of this intensive course is to provide a thorough understanding of techniques that can be utilised to identify and then remove waste time within manufacturing environments. The programme enables attending personnel to work through actual reduction exercises to become familiar with the paperwork involved and culminates in an actual demonstration of the techniques in action.

On completion of the course the delegates will be able to:

• Understand the philosophy behind SMED and how it can be used
• State the negative affects of long set-up times
• Define what is meant by a manufacturing change
• Conduct analytical studies using standard format documentation
• Recognise similar time saving opportunities once returning to work
• Witness the techniques employed in practical situations
• Have a knowledge of commercially available equipment that can assist in the process
• Repeat the benefits of the SMED process over and over again
• Manage SMED projects within their own working environments

Outcomes

Attending candidates will leave the course having heard the theory behind the SMED techniques and having had the opportunity to put into practice the issues covered. They will also have discussed the various topic areas to draw on experiences that illustrate the key points being made throughout the course by the tutor.

Qualification

An end of course assessment will be undertaken to ensure that the topics covered have been understood by the attending candidates and, which, on successful completion, will lead to the issuing of a PTL SMED Certificate of Understanding.