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MBB Consulting™ - Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training In New Orleans, LA

Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training In New Orleans, LA

Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training
New Orleans is a major port and Louisiana's most populous city. SMED training empowers New Orleans students to decrease changeover-related downtime.
Price $349 / student
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 Size4 - 12 students
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CityNew Orleans, LA

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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, New Orleans students learn:

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

SMED training describes Single Minute Exchange of Dies - how New Orleans 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.

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New Orleans

Crescent City

Excellent choice! New Orleans is an economic hub for the broader Gulf Coast. Since its beginning, the port handled commodities for export from the interior and imported goods from other countries often transferred to smaller vessels traversing the Mississippi River. New Orleans is world-renowned for its distinct music and dialect, Creole cuisine, and annual celebrations most notably Mardi Gras. After Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training, popular spots include the National WWII Museum, Garden District, French Quarter, St Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, and Audubon Zoo.

New Orleans
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New Orleans, LA
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Facility

If you're staying on-site, our New Orleans Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training facility is free breakfast, drinks, and dinner! Yep, you read that right. It's one of the benefits of the site which is:
Right down the road from the Superdome making it easy to combine your training class with a Saints game.
A few blocks west of Audubon Aquarium.
In the historic Cumberland Phone Building.
Just one block from the St. Charles trolley.
Close to the Garden District and French Quarter making it easy to enjoy the city's Cajun traditions and culture after class! Mardi Gras parades often begin late January and last through the first week of February. Just something to keep in mind.

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Testimonials

Read what our students and clients have to say.

Jeff M.
Jeff M.
Director of Operations
Chemical Manufacturing

Very practical (less academic); useful presentation of the material. Previous trainers presented GD&T in a dry manner. MBBC's presentation style was fun and engaging with great explanations.


Steven B.
Steven B.
Electrical Supervisor
Machinery

(Our Instructor) Jake was very informative and knowledgeable in the 5S area. He was able to answer everyone's questions. Jake involved the class to help everyone understand the material.