9.1 SMED Quiz

What does SMED stand for?

• Single-Minute Exchange of Die

• Single-Minute Equipment Deployment

• Speedy Manufacturing Efficiency Design

• Sequential Machine Efficiency Development

What is the main goal of SMED?

• Increase setup times

• Decrease manufacturing uptime

• Improve teamwork

• Reduce time for setup operations

What is the definition of CHANGEOVER TIME in SMED?

• Elapsed time between finishing the last part of the previous batch and finishing the first one of the next batch at full production speed

• Time between finishing the first part of the previous batch and starting the next batch

• Time taken to clean the equipment after setup

• Time required to modify the equipment for quicker stops

What are INTERNAL TASKS in SMED related to?

• Tasks that are performed after the setup is complete

• Tasks that involve external equipment

• Tasks that can be performed while the process is running

• Tasks that must be performed when the process is stopped

What are EXTERNAL TASKS in SMED related to?

• Tasks that are performed after the setup is complete

• Tasks that can be performed while the process is running

• Tasks that involve internal adjustments

• Tasks that must be performed when the process is stopped

What is the purpose of using SMED in manufacturing?

• To increase setup times

• To decrease manufacturing uptime

• To improve efficiency by reducing setup time

• To slow down production processes

What is the significance of reducing changeover time in SMED?

• It helps in increasing downtime

• It improves overall equipment effectiveness

• It has no impact on production efficiency

• It only affects setup operations

How can SMED benefit a manufacturing company?

• By increasing setup times

• By reducing changeover time and increasing flexibility

• By slowing down production processes

• By decreasing efficiency

What is the role of EXTERNAL TASKS in SMED?

• Tasks that are performed after the setup is complete

• Tasks that can be performed while the process is running

• Tasks that involve internal adjustments

• Tasks that must be performed when the process is stopped

How does reducing changeover time impact manufacturing efficiency in SMED?

• It helps in increasing downtime

• It improves overall equipment effectiveness

• It has no impact on production efficiency

• It only affects setup operations