Efficient set-up of injection moulds

apra-lean Rüstwagen in einer Spritzgussfertigung, optimiert durch die SMED-Analyse und die 5S-Methode. Der Wagen ist übersichtlich mit allen relevanten Werkzeugen ausgestattet und visuell klar strukturiert. Werkzeuge sind griffbereit angeordnet, um Suchzeiten zu eliminieren und Wechselprozesse zu beschleunigen. Die Lösung bietet ergonomische Vorteile, standardisierte Arbeitsweisen und ermöglicht effizientere Rüstprozesse.
Detailfoto der Rüstinsel für eine Spritzgussmaschine. Mit Werkzeughaken und Dosenhalterungen befestigt an einem Rasterblech, haben Sie alles griffbereit und reduzieren so die Suchzeiten Ihrer Mitarbeiter.
Detailfoto der Rüstinsel für eine Spritzgussmaschine. Die Schubladen an der Rüstinsel sorgen für weiteren Stauraum von Werkzeugen oder Handschuhen.
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Long set-up times and disorganised work processes are a common problem in injection moulding production, causing not only efficiency losses but also unnecessary costs. In this article, we use a specific example to show you how targeted process optimisation using SMED analysis and the 5S method can achieve impressive results.

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The challenge: Minimising set-up times and search effort

Our customer's injection moulding production was faced with the following challenges:

  • Long set-up times: Change processes took much longer than necessary.
  • Unnecessary tool surplus: Too many or defective tools made it difficult to maintain an overview.
  • High search effort: Tools were scattered in drawers and hard to find.
  • No standards: Differently equipped tool trolleys and equipment led to inconsistent working methods.

These problems not only led to production delays, but also to frustration among employees.

The solution: a standardised rescue vehicle

By using the SMED-Analyse (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) and the 5S-Methodset-up has been systematically optimised:

  • Analysis of the work process: First, the set-up times were analysed and all the tools required were identified.
  • Eliminate the superfluous: Unnecessary or defective tools were consistently removed.
  • Standardisierung: A standardised rescue vehicle was developed and equipped with all the relevant tools.
  • Visual order: Each tool is clearly visible to eliminate search times.

The key to efficiency lay in a individual apra-lean set-up vehiclewhich has been specially adapted to the needs of employees.

The customer benefit: More efficiency in the setup process

The advantages of this optimization speak for themselves:

  • Reduced setup times: All tools are within reach, which significantly accelerates the changeover processes.
  • Standardized working method: Every employee can work efficiently with every setup cart, regardless of personal preferences.
  • Clarity and overview: Through visual order, everything is immediately recognizable and ready for use.
  • Faster handling: The ergonomics of the setup cart ensure intuitive use and faster processes.

Conclusion: Process optimization is worthwhile

Composition of the set-up terminal injection moulding

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