In pursuit of enhancing the efficiency of CNC router tooling processes at Affordable Interior Systems (AIS), our project focused on three key objectives. First, we dove into a comprehensive investigation and modeled the CNC tooling process to identify potential areas for improvement. By employing a value stream analysis, axiomatic breakdown, and root cause analysis we facilitated a complete understanding of the existing challenges. Additionally we identified opportunities for the implementation of lean processes through simulation modeling in ARENA as well as talking with operators and stakeholders. Next, we began to evaluate and determine where lean processes could be optimally integrated. This involved conducting time studies of the router process and extensive interviews with operators and stakeholders to identify the most impactful areas for improvement. Based on our findings we provided AIS with recommendations for preventative maintenance techniques, as well as ways to improve and develop standardized tooling training and education.

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Creator

• Byrum, Kaitlyn

Subject

• Project-Based Learning
• Industry

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 117803
• E-project-022624-144630

Keyword

• Furniture
• CNC Routers
• AIS
• Routing
• Worksurfaces

Advisor

• Towner, Walter Thomas

Year

• 2024

Sponsor

• Affordable Interior Systems (AIS)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Date created

• 2024-02-26

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Industrial Engineering

Source

• E-project-022624-144630

Rights statement

• In Copyright