Using Single-Minute Exchange of Dies and Total Productive Maintenance to Reduce Setup Time and Downtime

Introduction ........................................................................................................... 94 Origin of SMED ..................................................................................................... 94 Benefits of SMED ................................................................................................... 95 SMED Methodology ............................................................................................. 95

Step 1: Determining the Setup Operation ..................................................... 96 Step 2: Preparation, After-Process Adjustments, and Checking of Materials and Tools .......................................................................................... 96 Step 3: Mounting and Removing Blades, Tools, and Parts ........................ 96 Step 4: Measurements, Settings, and Calibrations ....................................... 96 Step 5: Trial Runs and Adjustments ............................................................... 96

Analyzing Setup .................................................................................................... 97 Step 1: Separate the Elements ......................................................................... 98

Using Checklists ..........................................................................................99 Using Function Checks ...............................................................................99 Improving Transport ...................................................................................99