Proposta de alteração de layout visando a melhoria do fluxo de montagem de motores

Abstract

The performance of a production line is one of the most decisive factors for the competitiveness of a company in the industrial market. Several factors are decisive in the productivity x time relationship in a production line, among them, the productive flow that materializes through the layout. This work aims to improve the layout of the kitting area (assembly of kits) in an automotive engine production line. This area prepares parts to be mounted on engines, transported by AGV’s (Automated Guided Vehicle) to the edge of the line. After a revision about necessary concepts for this work, the understanding of existing production processes and flows on the kitting area to be improved was necessary, to obtain a picture of the current situation. Analyzing the situation and considering the studied concepts of layout, production wastes, Lean manufacturing and other improvements techniques, it was possible to make a diagnosis of the situation and elaborate new layouts proposals, aiming the improvement of actual performance of the line. After the elaboration of some new layouts, it was chosen and applied the proposal that was the best suited for the assembly area of kits, with better adequation for this area processes. Comparing the indicators of productive processes and flows, considering the old and the new configurations, after the new layout implementation, the project brought gains in the flows, performance and operational balance of the area workstations indicators, reducing the identified wastes in study phase of the project.