Reduction in Setup time on Rubber Moulding Machine using SMED Technique

Abstract

Due to growing competition in the industries and market there is gradual need for organization or industries to survive in the severe condition in the market. This cutthroat competition has made industries to work in a different way and efficient way. To keep themselves updated with tough market situations as well as fellow companions. Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) mainly focuses on recognition of online and offline operation. This paper discusses the implementation of above technique for moulding of rubber to metal phosphate components for production of anti vibratory mountings which requires frequent changeover. The main objective is to reduce setup time from two hours to 8 minutes with minimum investment resulting in excellent productivity the scope includes implementation of new scissor type stackers (two numbers), New standardized T-bolts , heat resistant roller bearing with spring cushioning, mould heating platen , shadow board, mould storage rack with rollers etc. This application of SMED proved to be useful to reduce the setup time of rubber moulding machine which indirectly reduced the production losses occurring due to prolonged changeover process. Keywords:-Single Minute Exchange of Dies, excellent productivity, setup process, recognition of online and offline operations.