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

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

Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training
Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of the United States. SMED training empowers Philadelphia 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 Size5 - 12 students
Start Day
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CityPhiladelphia, PA

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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, Philadelphia students learn:

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

SMED training describes Single Minute Exchange of Dies - how Philadelphia 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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Philadelphia

City of Brotherly Love - The City that Loves you Back

Excellent choice! Both the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were written in Philadelphia (Philly). It is the largest city in Pennsylvania, and economic anchor of the greater Delaware Valley. After Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training, Philly won't disappoint. Make some time to visit the revitalized waterfront. Once made up of undeveloped piers and underutilized public spaces, the Delaware River waterfront has become one of the city's most activated attractions thanks to the opening of Race Street and Cherry Street Piers, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Blue Cross RiverRink, and spectacular views of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.

Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, PA
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Facility

Philadelphia Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training is delivered near the Philadelphia Museum of Art between the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers. Use your training opportunity to visit the famous "Rocky Steps". Also consider visiting the Liberty Bell historic symbol of American freedom, Elfreth's historic cobblestone alley, and the massive pipe organ in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

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Testimonials

Read what our students and clients have to say.

Michael L.
Michael L.
R&D Engineer
Construction

I had already had exposure to FMEA prior to this class, but I was still able to take away elements that will be immediately applicable to my work. Our MBBC instructor listened to the comments and questions with patience and understanding , and helped get everyone on the same page.


Lauren V.
Lauren V.
Operations Technician
Electronics

Even with prior knowledge of 5S, I was still able to learn and improve my understanding. Our instructor was very personable and easy to understand.