Redução de tempo de setup de uma máquina de embalagens de papel: um estudo de caso

Abstract

The present work proposed aims to improve the production process of a packaging machine built in an industry located in the center west of the state of Santa Catarina. A bibliographic review of theoretical instruments for production improvements was carried out, such as the study bases referring to rapid tool change, lean production, among others. In this way, we went in search of methods and means to improve production. After that, a survey of the problems found on the factory floor was carried out. This survey sought to find/study the main problems and propose improvements to increase the productivity of the equipment. The result of this work was a better awareness of employees regarding the cleaning and organization of devices and raw materials that will be needed every time an input change or a tool change setup will be carried out. The main proposals are about the renovation and adjustment of the material transporters, the organization of the input deposits and mainly the availability of a second operator/helper in the daily operation of the equipment. In this way, we had an increase in productivity of approximately one hour due to the decrease in time lost in collecting inputs when the equipment is stopped.