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MBB Consulting™ - Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training In Albuquerque, NM

Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training In Albuquerque, NM

Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training
Albuquerque is just west of the Sandia Mountains. SMED training empowers Albuquerque students to decrease changeover-related downtime.
Price $349
Duration 1 day
Format In-person, instructor-led slideshow with exercises and a quiz to test comprehension.
Materials Each student will receive a 3-ring binder containing print-outs of the slideshow. Assuming satisfactory quiz results graded a few days after class, each student will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Class Size6 - 12 students
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CityAlbuquerque, NM

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About Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training


Who is Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training for?

Single Minute Exchange of Dies might sound limited in its scope. However, while the technique was born in sheet metal stamping operations, its lessons have wider appeal. Generally, SMED deals with process changeovers to switch from manufacturing one part design to another. There was a time when massive dies used by automotive manufacturers required days to change. In this extreme example, large downtime cost necessitated improvement giving birth to faster, single-minute, and even one-touch exchange of dies. Since the lessons of faster process change-over can be applied to any process which switches over to run more than one part design, if you have a process like this, then SMED Training is for you. In our course, Albuquerque students learn:

Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training Course Overview:

SMED training describes Single Minute Exchange of Dies - how Albuquerque students can increase profit by decreasing process changeover-related downtime. The faster you can set up a new part to be machined, or change over to a completely different part can have big impact on operational efficiency. So, students learn how to study their existing change-over process and speed it up using the 8 traditional techniques:

Segregating external setups from internal.

Converting internal steps to external.

Using standardized function.

Giving preference to clamps over fasteners.

Using intermediate jigs.

Breaking sequential tasks into parallel tasks. SMED is essentially a project management tool in which Gantt Charts can be helpful.

Eliminating the need for adjustments each of which are essentially rework operations.

Evolve towards mechanization.

Albuquerque

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Albuquerque
SUMOTUWETHFRSA
Albuquerque, NM

Facility

Located in the prestigious Two Park Square Business Center in the heart of uptown Albuquerque just northwest of I-40 and Louisiana. Features include an elegant, yet contemporary common areas, and marble-clad atrium. With onsite restaurants and shopping, this center provides students all the amenities they expect.

Testimonials

Read what our students and clients have to say.

Brian M.
Brian M.
Electrode Production Supervisor
Automotive


Being very new to auditing, I was nervous coming into the IATF Internal Auditor class. MBBC's trainer was aware of the class's experience and adjusted the training accordingly. Things were explained in depth when needed. I would strongly recommend this class to others.



Laura A.
Laura A.
Process Engineer
Chemical Manufacturing


The Measurement System Analysis Class was a very interesting AND fun, with multiple activities to aid in learning the concepts and how to apply them to real-world examples.