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What is the definition of soldering?
A joining method that uses heated tin and lead to fuse parts together.
Learn more about soldering in the class "Cell Design and Pull Systems 160" below.
Cell Design and Pull Systems 160
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Class Information
Tooling U classes are offered at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
The typical class consists of 12 to 25 lessons and typically requires at least two hours of instruction time.
Class Name
Cell Design and Pull Systems 160
Description
This class will cover the basics of cellular manufacturing, including the characteristics of cells and pull systems.
Includes an Interactive Lab.
Prerequisites
none
Difficulty
Beginner
Number of Lessons
17
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Class Outline
Class Objectives
Objectives
Cells and Pull Systems
The Goals of Lean
Origin of Work Cells
Basic Cell Characteristics
Disadvantages of Inventory
Disadvantages of Push Systems
Advantages of Pull Systems
Kanban
Updated Kanban
Cell Planning
Cycle Time
Setup Reduction
Error Detection and Error Prevention
Total Productive Maintenance
Kaizen
Summary
Define cell.
Define pull system.
Describe the main goal of lean manufacturing.
Identify the combination of traditional manufacturing systems on which work cells are based.
Describe the characteristics of a cell.
Identify the disadvantages of keeping parts in inventory.
Identify the disadvantages of push systems.
Identify the advantages of pull systems.
Define kanban.
Identify modern types of kanban.
Describe the best method for planning work cells.
Define cycle time.
Describe the key to reducing setup time.
Describe how error detection applies to cellular manufacturing.
Describe how error prevention applies to cellular manufacturing.
Describe the purpose of total productive maintenance.
Define kaizen.
Class Vocabulary
Term
Definition
assembly line
A linear method of manufacturing in which the object being produced passes through different work stations until it is complete.
cell
A specialized grouping of people, machines, tooling, and materials. The purpose of a cell is to efficiently produce small batches of parts.
cellular manufacturing
A lean manufacturing method that uses specialized groupings of machines, people, and materials.
continuous improvement
Replacing ineffective practices, machines, or other manufacturing components with effective ones to attain ongoing, measurable gains. Organizations must constantly measure the effectiveness of processes and strive to meet more difficult objectives to satisfy customers.
cycle time
The time that elapses from the beginning to the end of a process.
error detection
The inspection of a part during and after production to determine if errors have occurred. Error detection does not try to prevent errors.
error prevention
A continuous improvement method that studies why and how errors occur and looks for ways to keep them from happening again.
external customer
An outside organization or individual that receives a product or service from the company.
finishing
A process such as painting or sanding that is performed after a workpiece is fully constructed.
fixturing
The secure clamping of a part during various machining operations.
flow shop
A manufacturing facility that produces one or two similar products using high-volume specialized equipment. An assembly line is an example of a flow shop.
in-process inspection
The inspection of a part during production to detect errors. Errors that are detected early may allow the part to be reworked or prevented from continuing through the manufacturing process.
intermediate fixture
A workholding device that uses subplates and standardized fixtures to minimize the need for relocating after tool changeovers.
internal customer
A department or individual within the company that relies on others to satisfy the external customer. For any cell, the next cell in a process is always the internal customer.
inventory
Temporary or long-term storage of parts or products that are either finished or in progress. With pull systems, inventory is eliminated.
job shop
A manufacturing facility that produces several different products in smaller batches. A machine shop is a type of job shop.
kaizen
A Japanese word that means "change for the better." Kaizen is a combination of maintenance, problem solving, and innovation that is generally performed by a team.
kanban
A Japanese word meaning "card signal." It represents any visual method used to show the need for parts or products to be moved or produced.
lean
An approach to manufacturing that seeks to improve product quality and productivity, reduce cost, and eliminate waste.
linked cells
A group of work cells tied together using kanban. Parts travel between cells in small batches but are fabricated one at a time within individual cells.
locating
The accurate positioning of a part in relation to other known surfaces or distances.
machine shop
A factory or workshop where metal is cut and shaped by machines.
milling machine
A machine that uses a multi-toothed milling cutter to remove metal from the workpiece surface to create flat and angular surfaces and grooves.
pokayoke
A Japanese term meaning "mistake proofing." An example of pokayoke would be a machine designed so that parts can be fixtured only in the correct position.
production kanban
A kanban that contains all of the basic information about a batch, such as number and weight, plus details about what type of work should be accomplished within the cell.
project shop
A manufacturing facility that produces large items, such as airplanes, by bringing the machines and materials to the project.
pull system
A material management system in which parts are not delivered to machines until they are needed. Pull systems are based on actual demand for parts.
push system
A production method based on keeping up with preset inventory levels or with due dates for customer orders rather than customer demand.
retooling
The changing of machinery, fixtures, and tools for the production of a new part. Retooling takes place before new product runs begin.
setup reduction
A lean effort that uses standardization to reduce the time it takes to perform retooling.
soldering
A joining method that uses heated tin and lead to fuse parts together.
total productive maintenance
TPM. A manufacturing improvement method that increases production and reduces waste through continuous attention to the condition of machines and processes.
traffic
The management of the movement and exchange of materials, orders, and information that takes place within a manufacturing facility.
transportation
The movement of materials and parts within a manufacturing facility.
universal product code
A combination of a number and a series of parallel lines, known as a bar code, that appears on consumer packaging and is used in some shops as kanban.
withdrawal kanban
A kanban used to signal the movement of parts between cells. It contains just the basic information about the batch such as the number of pieces and weight.