Time Reduction and Standardization of Assembly Cycle For Smartlife Products

Abstract

In a competitive environment of continuously developing smart products, SMEs need to deliver quality products in the lowest lead possible for greater customer satisfaction. Proper planning done with the chances of upgradation in mind is the best way to attain it. The dissertation work aims to help in the development of assembly house for smart-life products by reducing and obtaining controlled cycle time. This is achieved by performing time study analysis of the present assembly cycles and finding out the problems majorly leading to the variation and longevity of assembly cycles. Assembly design parameters such as design of product, jig design, fixture design, workstation design and the assembly procedure are referred to solve the problems and then the procedure for each product is standardized to help maintain and control the production rates and costings. The present work has been carried out in two phases, Phase 1: Performing time study by dividing the assembly cycle of each product into individual operations/elements. Determining the unnecessary time consuming and time varying elements that can be eliminated or shortened by modifying the design of the products or with the use of jigs/fixtures. Phase 2: Generating different concept solutions based on different assembly design parameters. Selecting the most feasible solution and getting it approved. Developing jigs/fixtures or modified design prototype, testing and standardizing the assembling process.