SMED (SINGLE-MINUTE EXCHANGE OF DIE) CHECKLIST

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--- PREPARATION & PLANNING ---
[ ] Brief Description of the Die/Tool Being Exchanged
[ ] Current Exchange Time (in minutes)
[ ] Date of Last Exchange
[ ] Frequency of Exchange (e.g., every shift, daily, weekly) (Every Shift, Daily, Weekly, Other)
[ ] Initial Hypothesis for Potential Improvements
[ ] Attachment: Current Exchange Process Flowchart (if available)
[ ] Target Exchange Time (Initial Goal)
[ ] Potential Areas for Improvement (Select all that apply) (Tool/Die Transport, Die/Tool Attachment, Machine Setup, First Piece Inspection, Operator Training, Ergonomics)
[ ] Team Members Involved in the S.M.E.D. Review

--- CURRENT STATE ANALYSIS ---
[ ] Total Exchange Time (Current)
[ ] Number of Steps in Current Exchange Process
[ ] Detailed Description of Current Exchange Procedure (Step-by-Step)
[ ] Time Spent on Each Step (Record for Representative Exchanges)
[ ] Equipment Involved in Exchange Process (e.g., forklift, crane)
[ ] Activities Requiring Machine Stop (Select all that apply) (Die/Tool Installation, Alignment, Securing, Machine Setting Adjustments, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Observations & Challenges Encountered During Current Exchange
[ ] Process Flow Diagram (Current State)

--- INTERNAL ACTIVITY (WHILE MACHINE IS STILL RUNNING) ---
[ ] Time Saved (Minutes) - Pre-Staging Die/Tool
[ ] Detailed Description of Pre-Staging Activities
[ ] Die/Tool Transport Method (Manual Transport, Automated Transport (e.g., AGV), Other)
[ ] Distance Traveled (feet) â€“ Die/Tool Transport
[ ] Observed Issues with Current Transport Method
[ ] Estimated Time for Pre-Positioning Die/Tool
[ ] Resources utilized during internal activity (Operator, Maintenance, Technician, Other)
[ ] Notes on Operator Training Needs Regarding Internal Activities

--- EXTERNAL ACTIVITY (REQUIRES MACHINE STOP) ---
[ ] Current External Exchange Time (Minutes)
[ ] Detailed Description of External Activities Performed
[ ] Number of Operators Required for External Activities
[ ] Current Method for Die/Tool Transport (Manual, Forklift, Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV), Other)
[ ] Potential Causes for Long External Exchange Times
[ ] Distance Die/Tool Needs to be Moved (meters)
[ ] Current Method of Alignment (if any) (Visual, Laser, Gauge, None)
[ ] Describe any difficulties encountered during alignment

--- TOOL/FIXTURE PREPARATION ---
[ ] Die/Fixture Weight (kg)
[ ] Pre-staging Location of Die/Fixture
[ ] Distance Die/Fixture is Moved (m)
[ ] Material Handling Equipment Used (e.g., hoist, cart, forklift) (Hoist, Cart, Forklift, Manual Handling, Other)
[ ] Description of any quick-change mechanisms used
[ ] Condition of Pre-staging Area (Cleanliness, Organization) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Photograph of Pre-staging Area
[ ] Time to Retrieve Die/Fixture (minutes)

--- SETUP PROCEDURES - DIE/TOOL ATTACHMENT ---
[ ] Current Die/Tool Attachment Time (minutes)
[ ] Detailed Description of Current Attachment Procedure
[ ] Attachment Method (e.g., clamping, hydraulic, pneumatic) (Clamping, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Number of Hand Tools Used During Attachment
[ ] Description of any alignment aids or fixtures used
[ ] Photo/Diagram of Current Attachment Setup
[ ] Current Alignment Method (Visual, Gauge, Laser, Other)
[ ] Describe any challenges or difficulties encountered during attachment

--- SETUP PROCEDURES - MACHINE SETTINGS & ADJUSTMENTS ---
[ ] Target Cycle Time (New Settings)
[ ] Current Cycle Time (Existing Settings)
[ ] Machine Parameter 1: (e.g., Pressure) (Increase, Decrease, No Change)
[ ] Value Change for Parameter 1
[ ] Machine Parameter 2: (e.g., Temperature) (Increase, Decrease, No Change)
[ ] Value Change for Parameter 2
[ ] Notes on Parameter Adjustments
[ ] Calibration Required? (Yes, No)
[ ] Calibration Date (If Required)

--- VERIFICATION & FIRST PIECE INSPECTION ---
[ ] Target First Piece Cycle Time (seconds)
[ ] Actual First Piece Cycle Time (seconds)
[ ] First Piece Quality - Visual Inspection (Acceptable, Minor Adjustment Needed, Major Adjustment Needed, Reject)
[ ] Detailed Observations - Visual Inspection
[ ] Dimensions Measured (Number of points)
[ ] Dimension Measurement Results
[ ] First Piece Acceptable? (Yes, No)
[ ] Reason for Rejection (if applicable)
[ ] Date of First Piece Verification
[ ] Operator Signature

--- STANDARDIZATION & DOCUMENTATION ---
[ ] Detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Description
[ ] Updated Visual Work Instructions (e.g., Photos, Diagrams)
[ ] Training Materials Distributed (Check all that apply) (SOP Document, Visual Work Instructions, Video Tutorial, Classroom Training, On-the-Job Training)
[ ] Number of Personnel Trained on Updated Procedure
[ ] Date of Last Procedure Review & Update
[ ] Name of Person Responsible for Maintaining SOP
[ ] Documentation Location (Physical/Digital) (Physical Binder, Shared Drive, Cloud Storage)
[ ] Summary of Change Log / Revision History

--- CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ---
[ ] Current Exchange Time (Minutes)
[ ] Target Exchange Time (Minutes)
[ ] Date of Last S.M.E.D. Review
[ ] Summary of Recent Improvements/Changes
[ ] Number of Times Process Has Been Performed Since Last Review
[ ] Areas for Further Investigation/Improvement (Select all that apply) (Tool Pre-staging, Fixture Design, Machine Alignment, Operator Training, Part Presentation, Other - Please Specify)
[ ] Specific Actions Planned for Next Review Cycle
[ ] Overall S.M.E.D. Effectiveness (1-5, 1=Poor, 5=Excellent) (1 - Poor, 2 - Fair, 3 - Average, 4 - Good, 5 - Excellent)
[ ] Next Review Date

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