Configuration of Manufacturing Line using Cell Operating System on a Patch and Serter Installation System

Abstract

The objective of this project was to implement a new product to the manufacturing assembly line at medical devices company. The product is categorized at a high inventory level. The manufacturing line was moving from a manual assembly process in some processes to a semi automatic assembly process. The medical devices company was able to use the Cell Operating System (COS), increasing the capacity of the installation system. This Lean Manufacturing method was applied to increase the capacity of the installation system and aiming to move products through the assembly line one piece at a time. All equipment’s of the assembly line was modified to stop and signal when a process is complete or if a problem occurs.The lean manufacturing method was also applied to reduce defects that result from processing and product changeovers. Key Terms ⎯ Capacity, COS, Lean Manufacturing, Process Flow.