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

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

Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training
Reno is near Lake Tahoe east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. SMED training empowers Reno students to decrease changeover-related downtime.
Price $349 / student assuming min. enrollment is met
Duration 1 day
Format In-person, instructor-led slideshow with exercises ending in a test of comprehension.
Materials Each student will receive a 3-ring binder containing color print-outs of the slideshow. Please note, this material and the presentation itself are copyrighted. A Certificate of Completion is released for each student who passes their test and for which payment for the training clears.
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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, Reno students learn:

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

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

Biggest Little City

Excellent choice! Reno's recent growth is from attracting large manufacturing, logistics, and data companies. Examples include Tesla's Gigafactory 1, Apple, Amazon, Google, Switch, Blockchains, Jet.com, eBay, and Wal-Mart. While corporate expansion makes Reno a good city for work-related Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training, it is also rich with recreational options. Mt. Rose is a popular snow skiing resort. Pyramid Lake is known for fishing; in-fact, its home to the world's largest Lahontan cutthroat trout. Rock hounders scour local hills in search of quartz and amethyst.

Reno
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Facility

Located in the heart of vibrant downtown Reno only 4 miles from Reno-Tahoe International Airport, and walking distance from the Amtrak station. On your breaks or after class enjoy spectacular eighth floor views of Sierras, casinos, and several restaurants within walking distance like Laughing Plant, Sup, or organic selections of Great Full Gardens.

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Testimonials

Read what our students and clients have to say.

Mike C.
Mike C.
Instrument Technician
Chemical Manufacturing

Great 5S course. It exceeded my expectations. I will use this course in my job, home, and also at my local little league that I volunteer at during my off time.


Katherine B.
Katherine B.
Facilities and Lab Tech
Electronics

This training has taught me that there is so much more than just simple organizing. It has opened my eyes to things within my facility that can be worked on ASAP.