Proposta de redução do tempo de setup da linha de produção em uma indústria de revestimento cerâmico catarinense

Abstract

This work aims to analyze and propose solutions for the reduction of the setup in a production line of a company of ceramic coatings of Santa Catarina that commercialize floors and ceramic tiles in more than 50 countries. This study shows the importance of having a productivity gain without the need for large investments due to reduced setup. A study was carried out on historical data and through analyzes the wastes were identified during the setup and proposed solutions using the PDCA improvement cycle with the help of other quality tools. For greater precision in the analysis of the causes and analysis of the solutions because it is a setup, the tool Rapid Tool Exchange was used, which contributed to a greater efficiency in the identification of the causes of the problem and in the establishment of the solution. With the application of the improvement method the company obtained gains not only with the reduction of the setup, but also with an increase in the flexibility of production, increase the rate of utilization of the machines, decrease the error rate during setup and gains in terms of quality.