Using the DMAIC Model to Manage Machine Defects
Mautin, Emmanuel (2011)
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Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu
2011
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201202021850
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201202021850
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The aim of this project was to develop a system for identifying, documenting, analysing and fixing defects on a paint mixer and Sartorius scale using the DMAIC model. This would help to prevent defects on the machines; the number of breakdowns will be reduced; productivity increased; the useful life span of the mixer and the scales prolonged. It will provide clean and safe working conditions and zero accidents to personnel.
The thesis was commissioned by Business Maniac Ventures, Lagos State, Nigeria. In the autumn of 2011, Business Maniac Ventures decided to have a system to prevent breakdowns on the mixer and the Sartorius scale.
This work process was needed in Business Maniac Ventures because the company did not have a standard method for inspecting the mixer and the Sartorius scales for defects and fixing these defects. There were no documented evidences that reported defects would have been fixed. There were no records on the number of defects found and fixed on the equipment. Neither was there documented evidence of an analysis conducted before these defects were fixed nor some improvements were made on the equipment, the reason for these and no historic data to refer to as regards the deterioration of the equipment. There have also been recurring defects on the mixer.
At the beginning of the project, meetings were held with the technical manager and the business control manager of Business Maniac Ventures to determine the objectives of the project. The result of the thesis was a work process for managing machine defects. The work process stipulates what is to be done in the event of an abnormal condition on the equipment and the personnel responsible for the various actions.
The thesis was commissioned by Business Maniac Ventures, Lagos State, Nigeria. In the autumn of 2011, Business Maniac Ventures decided to have a system to prevent breakdowns on the mixer and the Sartorius scale.
This work process was needed in Business Maniac Ventures because the company did not have a standard method for inspecting the mixer and the Sartorius scales for defects and fixing these defects. There were no documented evidences that reported defects would have been fixed. There were no records on the number of defects found and fixed on the equipment. Neither was there documented evidence of an analysis conducted before these defects were fixed nor some improvements were made on the equipment, the reason for these and no historic data to refer to as regards the deterioration of the equipment. There have also been recurring defects on the mixer.
At the beginning of the project, meetings were held with the technical manager and the business control manager of Business Maniac Ventures to determine the objectives of the project. The result of the thesis was a work process for managing machine defects. The work process stipulates what is to be done in the event of an abnormal condition on the equipment and the personnel responsible for the various actions.