SMED simulation

SMED simulation

Purpose: Simulates die changeover on a very

simple machine with the purpose to
teach the 5 steps of SMED (Single
Minute Exchange of Dies)

Participants: At least 3

Duration: 2-3 hours

Components
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A. 1 wood base: 11 x 5-1/2 inches H. 1 thumb screw: 1/4 in 20 x 1-1/2 inches

B. 1 wood crossbar: 11 x 1 inches I. 1 technical measuring set: 6 pieces
C. 1wood square die A: 3 x 1-1/7 inches J. 1 flare nut wrench: 5 pieces
D. 1 wood square die B: 2 x 1-1/7 inches L. 2 thread rods: 6 in - 3/8 inches
E. 1 wood square block: 1 x 1-1/7 inches M. 4 wing nuts: 3/8 inches
F. 1 round head bolt: 1/4 in - 20 x 2 inches N. 6 hex nuts: 3/8 inches
G. 1 t-handle screw: 1/4 in - 20 x 2 inches O. 8 flat washers in different sizes
Procedure
a. Preparation
Have a chronometer for time measurements
Have a flipchart and post-its to track results during
each iteration and include key notes during the
simulation
Have the tools over a table
Procedure
b. Initial setup
Bar
Thumb screw Nuts
Threads

Raw material
for next New die
production for next
production

Die in Base
Raw material production
in production
Procedure
c. Alignment requirements

Requirement: same distance to these three sides

Procedure
c. Alignment requirements

5mm

Requirement: 5 mm
Rules of the simulation
d. Allocate roles to participants
The simulation must have at least 3 participants with the following functions:

1 operator 1 time keeper/flip chart person

1 quality controller 1 video recording
1 material handler

e. Define goals for each step (iterations)

In the end of each iteration the group creates suggestions for improvement
and evaluation of the cost/benefit.
SMED simulation steps
1: Measure the actual situation
2: Separate internal and external events
2: Convert internal to external events
3: Reduce internal events
4: Reduce external events