Molecular dynamics simulation of laser assisted grinding of GaN crystals

C Li, Y Hu, F Zhang, Y Geng, B Meng - International Journal of Mechanical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Gallium nitride crystal is a typical difficult-to-machine material due to its distinct anisotropy,
high brittleness, and high hardness. The molecular dynamics simulations of traditional …

Single-minute exchange of die (SMED): a state-of-the-art literature review

IB Da Silva, M Godinho Filho - The International Journal of Advanced …, 2019 - Springer
Competitive companies which are guided by the productivity enhancement employ the lean
tools such as single-minute exchange of die (SMED) to reduce the setup time. This study …

Connecting lean and green with sustainability towards a conceptual model

P Teixeira, JC Sá, FJG Silva, LP Ferreira… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
Lean manufacturing has already proven to be an effective management philosophy for
eliminating waste in production processes, leading to operational gains. However …

A novel framework for single-minute exchange of die (SMED) assisted by lean tools

RGP Junior, RH Inácio, IB da Silva, A Hassui… - … International Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Nowadays, the survival and success of companies depend on improving on-time delivery
and cost reduction. To reach this target, it is necessary to get improvements, standardization …

The Impact of the Application of Lean Tools for Improvement of Process in a Plastic Company: a case study

P Ribeiro, JC Sá, LP Ferreira, FJG Silva… - Procedia …, 2019 - Elsevier
This article is the result of a work developed in plastic products manufacturing plant. The
main objective of this project was the implementation of Lean tools in the two main products …

Continuous improvement in maintenance: a case study in the automotive industry involving Lean tools

GFL Pinto, FJG Silva, R Campilho, RB Casais… - Procedia …, 2019 - Elsevier
Maintenance function assumes a key role in today's industry. The automotive industry is not
an exception and there are strict rules to comply with. Indeed, the IATF 16949: 2016 imposes …

Optimization of the cold profiling process through SMED

T Vieira, JC Sá, MP Lopes, G Santos, MJ Félix… - Procedia …, 2019 - Elsevier
In a more and more competitive and industrialized market, it is essential that companies
realize that the way forward must go through the optimization of their production processes …

Analyzing the implementation of lean methodologies and practices in the portuguese industry: a survey

CMA Pinto, J Mendonça, L Babo, FJG Silva… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
The mass production paradigm on which much of the industry was based has changed. The
market is increasingly demanding, requesting diversity and products that are more and more …

Improving the machining process of the metalworking industry using the lean tool SMED

C Monteiro, LP Ferreira, NO Fernandes, JC Sá… - Procedia …, 2019 - Elsevier
The project here presented was developed in a metalworking company, where several
areas requiring improvement were identified. The study addresses the elimination of waste …

Implementation of SMED in a cutting line

A Silva, JC Sá, G Santos, FJG Silva, LP Ferreira… - Procedia …, 2020 - Elsevier
The present work was carried out on a cork company that is dedicated to the production of
floating floors and its aim was to reduce by 15% the time it takes to perform series changes …