OPTIMIZATION OF THE SET UP PROCESS IN AN INDUSTRIAL CUTTING AND BENDING MACHINE

Artigo inédito. Foi revisado por pares e aprovado para apresentação oral no Congresso CIMATECH da Fatec de São José dos Campos em 12/dezembro/2024.

Abstract

This study aims to improve the setup procedures of an industrial tube screen cutting and bending machine, using continuous improvement methodologies such as quick tool change (SMED), spaghetti diagram and chronoanalysis that belong to and integrate the Lean Manufacturing philosophy. Optimization through field analysis, set-up time survey and review of available technical literature made it possible to identify bottlenecks in the tool change process, allowing the implementation of improvements that culminated in a significant time reduction. The result obtained was a reduction in set-up time of up to 30%, directly reflecting on operational efficiency, productivity and greater employee safety with the reduction of unscheduled interventions such as starting the set-up without having all the resources available. It is concluded that with the optimization of the setup process in the industrial cutting and bending machine, there was an increase in productivity and a perception of greater safety for employees.