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Robot welding cells (guarded)
Six robot cells in two rows facing a central aisle. The cells are fenced, so people only load and unload from the front.
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What is in the model
- Work arriving
- 9 jobs an hour from 06:00 to 22:00, about 144 a day, 5 days a week
- Equipment
- 6 × Robot cell
- Shifts
- Days 06:00–14:00, 3 people; Lates 14:00–22:00, 3 people
| Task | Minutes | Where | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fetch parts | 3 | Parts in | Anyone on shift |
| Load cell | 4 | Robot cell | Anyone on shift |
| Weld | 18 | Robot cell | Runs unattended |
| Unload | 3 | Robot cell | Anyone on shift |
| Inspect welds | 4 | Weld inspection | Skilled person |
Every figure can be changed: rename anything, move it on the floor, add tasks, shifts or stations.
Things to try
- Add a person to one shift and compare output, turnaround and cost per job.
- Add a unit of equipment and see whether the extra output pays for it.
- Change the arrival rate to next year’s demand and see where work starts to queue.
- Play the week back and use the heat map to find wasted walking.
Make it yours
Open this template, change it to match your own area, and keep it when it is right.
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