Improvement of Takt Time for Mining Truck Wheels

Process takt time plays a colossal role in shaping up the efficiency of production. While improving the efficiency of manufacturing a product, process takt time is, therefore, taken into account. The process takt time for mining truck wheels, which is a recurring product of a number of manufacturers, can vary by each cycle or batch. Simulation modeling and analysis is employed by this study for identification of the process takt time for mining truck wheels. Areas where changes within the manufacturing process of mining truck wheels can be made to reduce the process takt time are also determined. This study develops a model of the operations area to perform a simulation analysis, so that the product goes through the stations, and the time for completion at each station is found. Throughout the simulation, a reduction in the process takt time is aimed, whether that is moving around areas or implementing different processes. The rework time for mining truck wheels that do not pass testing is taken into account as well. In order to resolve the issue of long process takt times, some recommendations are outlined, which are based on computational experiments. Such recommendations comprise performing more audits/inspections to identify breakdowns and defective parts earlier, upholding cleanliness on the shop floor, along with hiring more personnel.