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

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

Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training
Lexington is a major center of equestrian breeding and sports. SMED training empowers Lexington 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 Size7 - 12 students
Start Day
SUMOTUWETHFRSA
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CityLexington, KY

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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, Lexington students learn:

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

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

Horse Capital of the World

Excellent choice! At the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region, Lexington is famous for peanut butter, root beer, thoroughbreds, and horse racing. The world's most productive peanut butter factory can be found on Winchester Road. Known for its root beer, A&W Restaurants is headquartered here. And of course Lexington's high-calcium Bluegrass fosters strong bones and endurance in horses. Coupled with housing the Keeneland and Red Mile horse tracks, Lexington has become an epicenter of equestrian excellence.

Lexington
SUMOTUWETHFRSA
Lexington, KY
Credit: Britt Selvitelle

Facility

Our facility is north of the intersection of Highways 4 & 68 on the southwest side of Lexington.

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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.


Jose G.
Jose G.
HVAC / I&E Technician
Chemical Manufacturing

This 5S training really opened my eyes when it comes to having the tools needed to efficiently perform my job.