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MBB Consulting™ - Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training In Denver, CO

Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training In Denver, CO

Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training
Denver is the most populous city and capital of Colorado. SMED training empowers Denver students to decrease changeover-related downtime.
Price $349 / student assuming min. enrollment is met
Duration 1 day
Format In-person, instructor-led slideshow with exercises ending in a test of comprehension.
Materials Each student will receive a 3-ring binder containing color print-outs of the slideshow. Please note, this material and the presentation itself are copyrighted. A Certificate of Completion is released for each student who passes their test and for which payment for the training clears.
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About Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training


Who is Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training for?

Single Minute Exchange of Dies might sound limited in its scope. However, while the technique was born in sheet metal stamping operations, its lessons have wider appeal. Generally, SMED deals with process changeovers to switch from manufacturing one part design to another. There was a time when massive dies used by automotive manufacturers required days to change. In this extreme example, large downtime cost necessitated improvement giving birth to faster, single-minute, and even one-touch exchange of dies. Since the lessons of faster process change-over can be applied to any process which switches over to run more than one part design, if you have a process like this, then SMED Training is for you. In our course, Denver students learn:

Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training Course Overview:

SMED training describes Single Minute Exchange of Dies - how Denver students can increase profit by decreasing process changeover-related downtime. The faster you can set up a new part to be machined, or change over to a completely different part can have big impact on operational efficiency. So, students learn how to study their existing change-over process and speed it up using the 8 traditional techniques:

Segregating external setups from internal.

Converting internal steps to external.

Using standardized function.

Giving preference to clamps over fasteners.

Using intermediate jigs.

Breaking sequential tasks into parallel tasks. SMED is essentially a project management tool in which Gantt Charts can be helpful.

Eliminating the need for adjustments each of which are essentially rework operations.

Evolve towards mechanization.

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Denver

Mile High City

Excellent choice! Denver truly a mile above sea level, home to a US mint, and has a capital building adorned with onyx and domed with real gold. The city was founded as a gold rush mining settlement. Rail and an overland wagon route supported growth. An opera house and hotels were built. Carnations were cultivated. Various types of manufacturing have flowed through Denver including luggage, automotive belts, furniture polish, and construction products. The city has also grown culturally offering interesting activities for after Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training. Most popular are Denver Botanic Gardens, Mount Evans, and Denver Union Station.

Denver
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Denver, CO
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Facility

Denver Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Quick Change-Over Training is delivered one city block north of the gold-domed capital building, and near the mint, and Civic Center Park. Features include lounges and outdoor seating terraces, an on-site sandwich / coffee bar, and secure underground parking.

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Testimonials

Read what our students and clients have to say.

Kharina S.
Kharina S.
Manufacturing Engineer
Medical

Class was very informative. The DFA worksheet was extremely helpful. The hands on activity was good and it was fun being able to practice what we were learning with our teammates.


Lalit M.
Lalit M.
Quality Engineer / Supervisor
HVAC

Our Master Black Belt has excellent leadership skills and had great ability to drive the team with excellent results. He is highly customer oriented. I had learned a lot from him on the implementation of the best practices in lean Six Sigma & application of DOE's in process improvements