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

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

Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training
Being the only place in the world possessing all 3 raw materials for steel production in a 10-mile radius, Birmingham was born from the iron and steel industry as showcased by a statue of Vulcan, and Tannehill Ironworks Park. SMED training empowers Birmingham 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 Size5 - 12 students
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CityBirmingham, AL

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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, Birmingham students learn:

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

SMED training describes Single Minute Exchange of Dies - how Birmingham 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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Facility

Birmingham Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training is provided at an elegant, landmark hotel with an upscale restaurant & bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.

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Testimonials

Read what our students and clients have to say.

Lauren H.
Lauren H.
Engineer
Electronics

I strongly recommend MBBC's 5S class to others.


Mason B.
Mason B.
Process Engineer
Paper

Our SMED instructor did a great job engaging the class with great work examples. From this class, other students agreed that the examples and pace were good, it was a nice overview of SMED / Lean process leading to great discussion, and that the knowledgeable instructor did a great job teaching and keeping it fun.