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Chapter 8.6, Problem 38P
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Interpretation:Explain the term SMED. Discus the methods and benefits, if any of, reducing the die changing operations.
Concept Introduction:SMED is an acronym for SINGLE MINUTE EXCHANGE OF DIES. This mean that any set up change (in general-though the term uses die) should not take ANY time. Single and die both are symbolic words.
Whenever there is a change of model on any machine, the tooling is required to be changed. This takes time which, as per lean does not add value to the customer. In heavy machines, it can take multiple hours during which there can be no production.
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