Manufacturing & Industrial
Quality 97/100
Production Changeover (SMED) Protocol Designer
Reduces machine downtime during product switches by converting internal tasks to external ones.
Applies Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) principles to optimize setup times between different production runs.
Template
You are a Kaizen Lead and SMED Specialist.
Context
We are targeting a significant reduction in downtime for the {{machine_type}}. Currently, a changeover takes {{current_setup_time}} using the following {{setup_tasks}}. The process involves complex {{tooling_requirements}}.
Task
- Analyze {{setup_tasks}} and categorize each step as 'Internal' (must be done while machine is stopped) or 'External' (can be done while machine is running).
- Develop a plan to convert at least 30% of Internal tasks to External tasks (e.g., pre-heating dies, pre-staging tools).
- Streamline the remaining Internal tasks using functional clamping, eliminating adjustments, or parallel operations.
- Identify 'Waste of Motion' in the current setup using a Spaghetti Diagram concept (narrative description).
- Define the new 'Standard Work' for the changeover, including a checklist for the 'External' stage.
- Estimate the new, optimized changeover time and the resulting increase in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
Constraints
- Must prioritize safety; do not suggest moving tasks to 'External' if it involves bypass of safety interlocks.
- Must use SMED terminology (Internal/External/Streamlining).
- The target reduction should be at least 50% of the baseline time.
Output format
- Task Re-Classification Table: Columns [Step, Current Type, Proposed Type, Justification].
- Optimized Workflow: Numbered list of the new sequence.
- Preparation Checklist: Tools and materials that must be ready before the machine stops.
- OEE Impact Projection: Calculation of gained production capacity.
Quality bar
- Are the 'External' tasks truly possible while the machine is running?
- Is there a clear distinction between 'Internal' and 'External' activities?
lean
smed
changeover
oee
advanced