The Influence of Correct Transfer of Weld Information on Production Cost
Paper in proceeding, 2012

This study aims at identifying the causes for deviations between actual and theoretical weld weight. Previous performed studies have shown examples of up to 40% extra weld consumables used in some cases. One consequence is of course higher production cost but it can also give increased weight leading to higher fuel consumption and decreased payload. An interesting aspect is that generous margins on specific production measures dilute important feedback of process variation information preventing and prolonging structural root cause analysis. The causes for the observed deviations can heritage from several areas, both technical and within the information handling. The investigation shows that single components of the information structure and system, such as unsuitable demands as well as incapable evaluation methods, significantly influences the reliability of the entire manufacturing process. The common factor concerning when problems occur, seems to be the ability of correct information transfer between different functions in the organisation preventing the mismatch to appear in the interface. Suggestions for improving this situation include cross functional agreements as well as new measuring methods.

measurement

demands

impression

throat size

weld

Six Sigma

weight reduction

information transfer

Author

Anna Öberg

Chalmers, Materials and Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing Technology

Johansson Martin

Erik Jarl Holm

Peter Hammersberg

Chalmers, Materials and Manufacturing Technology, Advanced Non-destructive Testing

Lars-Erik Svensson

Proceedings of The 5th International Swedish Production Symposium

Vol. 2012 295-302
978-91-7519-752-4 (ISBN)

Areas of Advance

Production

Materials Science

Subject Categories

Manufacturing, Surface and Joining Technology

ISBN

978-91-7519-752-4

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Created

10/6/2017