SMED (SINGLE-MINUTE EXCHANGE OF DIE) CHECKLIST Created by ChecklistGuro (https://checklistguro.com) --- 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) – 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 --- END OF TEMPLATE --- Transform this text into a digital, automated, and trackable mobile app! Visit: https://checklistguro.com/templates/manufacturing/smed-single-minute-exchange-of-die-checklist (Click "Install Template" to launch your digital inspection tool immediately)