Combining SMED methodology and ergonomics for reduction of setup in a turning production area

The aim of this study is to prove that it is possible to reduce the setup time and improve ergonomic conditions at the same time. This research took place in a turning production area of a metallurgical factory where workers’ complains due to shoulder pains and tendinitis were high, due to the awkwa...

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Main Author: Brito, A. M. (author)
Other Authors: Ramos, A. L. (author), Carneiro, P. (author), Gonçalves, M. A. (author)
Format: conferencePaper
Language:eng
Published: 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1822/51544
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/51544