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Changeover Optimization in Electronics Assembly
September 26, 2007 |Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
Introduction
The automated assembly of electronics products is performed against a backdrop of constant change. The manufacturing process is a vast and complex business that can be difficult to manage.
The larger the number of products assembled on a regular basis,the greater the likelihood that the established assembly processes are gradually becoming inefficient. Machine utilization decreases, and overall line throughput becomes far from optimal.
If reviewing the performance of an assembly site, one might be surprised by the total accumulated time spent on setup changes between production runs. Having to change setups very often results in less runtime. However, the situation can be remedied. Inefficient processes can be improved. Software based tools can be used to manage the complexity.
In this Valor white paper we discuss the importance of changeover optimization in achieving and maintaining a high line throughput. In fact, proper changeover optimization allows bringing mass production efficiency to high-mix and medium-mix production.