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Internship: Ms. Sana Hassan Lecturer Sara Rehman
Internship: Ms. Sana Hassan Lecturer Sara Rehman
INTERNSHIP
REPORT
SUBMITTED TO:
Ms. Sana Hassan
Lecturer
SUBMITTED BY:
Sara Rehman
BSIEM-0625
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS: Pg No.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
All the praise is for ALLAH who has enabled me to accomplish this work successfully, to
WHOM I always prayed and WHOSE blessings and guidance has been a real source of all my
achievements in life.
It is a matter of great pleasure to express my deep sense of gratitude to respected Mr. AGHA
RAZA KHAN for his concerned attitude towards my internship.
I wish to thanks employees of THERMOSOLE (all production, quality, and D& D
department) for providing me complete knowledge about every operation.
Special thanks:
Mr. ARSHAD YOUNAS
Mr. KHURRAM
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This manuscript is the fruit of my internship carried out in one of the famous organization;
THERMOSOLE private Ltd. from July 1, 2009 to July 31, 2009.
This report provides an overview of the history and structure of the organization as well as the
functions carried out in different sections of the company. This report contains all the
description of departments in this organization and their gap analysis with respect to ISO
9001:2000 certificate and the projects which were assigned to me during my period of
internship at THERMOSOLE Private Ltd.
This report contains the observations and calculations of line balancing and also some brief
details about molding processes, CNC tool shop and inspection techniques used.
I also present the results of gap analysis and described their possible solutions.
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COMPANY PROFILE:
Established in 1985 the company has today achieved recognition a high quality OEM Plastic processor.
THERMOSOLE is a custom processor and molder of plastic Blow Molding and Injection molding
technologies. The company boosts it own in house design center and test centers. THERMOSOLE also
maintains its own CNC machining lines and Mold manufacturing lines which enable me to offer a one stop
solution to our customers. We undertake 2D / 3D solid molding rapid prototyping and production of molds
with their analysis if required. Our design center also support its own Co ordinate Measuring Machine, Profile
projectors and numerous other measuring equipments for precise measurements and Digitizing. This is an ISO
9001:2000 certified company.
PRODUCTS:
A Quality Custom OE Processor offering one stop solution services of Plastic Product Designing,
Development and production. They offer a wide range of flexibility to produce precision engineering and
industrial plastics components, products and parts.
Automotive:
Engine coolant hoses
Timing belt cover
Washer tank
Duct
Duct heater
Gear knob
Center pillar
Expansion tank
Reserve tank
Radiator fan
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Resonator
Air tube
Bottles and Containers:
Cans& lubricant bottles
Agriculture:
Flower pots
Gardener voner
Pressure bottle
Spray bottle
Road Safety:
Antiglare screen
Road divider
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MATERIALS:
THERMOSOLE is using many materials as input
Polycarbonate
Polyacetal
Poly propylene copolymer(GF)
High density polyethylene(HDPE)
Low density polyethylene(LDPE)
ABS
Polyamide(GF)
CUSTOMERS:
Automotive industries and UK export
Descon
ICI paints
Pepsi
Coke
PSMC Pak Suzuki Motor Company
IMC Indus Motor Company
HACPL Honda Atlas Car Pakistan Ltd.
DFMC Dewan Farooq Motor Company
MMCL Master Motor Company Ltd.
NECL Noor Engineers Cooperation Ltd.
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QUALITY POLICY:
The company’ quality policy is
We at Thermosole Industries are committed to remain ahead of its customer’s needs for technical, PLASTIC
BLOW AND INJECTION MOLDING.
QUALITY OBJECTIVES:
The company’s set the following objectives:
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ORGANOGRAM:
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GAP ANALYSIS:
During my internship I have worked in different departments at THEROMOSOLE Pvt Ltd and spent one
week in each department.
One of the tasks that were assigned to me is GAP ANALYSIS.
This analysis is based on this single statement. ISO procedures are processed with the consultation of
following authorities.
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
For this department there is no suggested procedure of ISO. Accounts department handle
Accounts
Finance
Salaries
Import
Export
Taxes and duties
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These all maters are reviewed and approved by head of department that is MF&A. He also maintains the bank
and cash reconciliation statements on daily basis. He also handles the all maters of import and export. He
monitors the physical cash dealing. He also deals with sales tax and income tax.
IMPORT &EXPORT:
There are two types
Direct exporter/importer
Who actually exports illegible goods that are produced by his own company. He may be working as
commercial exporter or trading company.
Indirect exporter/importer
It represents manufacturer of goods or material that is used as input for export.
THERMOSOLE is direct importer and exporter.
The method is
A Performa invoice is given to the company by which we want to make transaction. Then terms are set
after Performa acceptance like
Advance payment or not
Credit deal or cash
Who will pay freight?
Agent
When these terms are set exporter present the following documents to bank for proceeding
Firm exporter order
Contract
Letter of credit
Application/undertaking as per form B
Demand promissory note.
Original duplicate copy of FORM E
Invoice
Then bank normally takes two days for process. When good is received at port all original documents are sent
back to the exporter by bank and all bills are cleared then transaction and account is cleared.
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As per DSR MF&A in consultation with CEO prepares L/C document and precede it further. After getting
Performa from indenter he will send it to store department for PO. Mss Initiates PO and send a copy to IT
cell. When consignment arrives at factory IT officer enters it in computer, ensured the traceability on DC
through blue stamp. Then QC/QA inspector performs inspection and ensures the traceability by green stamp.
Then MSS updates the inventory.
For importing their material THERMOSOLE sends its product at there warehouse in Karachi from there they
import there material through ship. That is also handled by accounts department.
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1. Raw material
2. Maintenance demand for machines
3. Miscellaneous demand
Then store will confirm that either that good is present in store or not. If it is present it is issued through a
store issuance requisition (SIR). But if that good is not available PD is approved by CEO then a PO (purchase
order) is prepared including vendor name and last rate at which good was purchased. This PO is verified by
MF&A, GMO and then CEO. This PO is sent to vendor and to finance department so that cash can be
arranged for this transaction.
At the arrival of good it is received along with bills through Internal Gate Pass. Quality inspector checks its
quality and then if it is OK it is entered in record by IT cell and store department receives it by SRR (store
receiving note). Then good is given to concerned department by SIR. Those bills are sent to accounts
department so that they can be matched with PO. If account is clear this transaction is closed.
After going through this procedure we come to know that purpose of accounts department in this
procedure is to ensure that all cash going out is equal to goods received that means all accounts are clear.
MSS
Purchaser
Store officer
Computer op
Store helper
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QC ensures
Store will confirm stock Quality &
position then rates from prepared QCIR
market and fill last
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In case of non-conforming products QC/QA department indicate the non-conforming on the quality feed back
report QFB and sends a copy to supplier along with the non-conforming products to the sub-contractor for
replacement/repair.
Vendor will send supply along with invoices on delivery dates A/c will prepare the voucher & send to GMO for a
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PRESERVATION OF PRODUCT:
It includes effective handling, storage, packing, preservation and delivery of product to avoid damage of
product and delivery to customers.
Semi-finished goods are handled manually packed in cotton bags having identification tags and placed at
designated area customer wise and product wise. These bags are shifted from ground floor to first floor for
storage and placed at designated area.
DELIVERY
After the final inspection is being carried out , MSS follows delivery schedule and the product is packed as
per packing detail. MSS contacts the delivery agency for dispatch of products. MSS issues I.R. the M F&A
who prepares the DC and handed over to delivery agency so that the product can be dispatched. He then
prepares the necessary tax documents. MSS prepares outward gate pass which is approved by CEO.
GAPS:
1. MSS is responsible for maintenance and control of storage area. These should maintain in good
conditions to prevent damage or deterioration of stored product. All products should identify and
arranged in racks according to their types. But in thermosole these activities are not properly
carried out.
2. Inventory levels of stocks should monitor through minimum stock level list. Usually this is done by
DSR but unfortunately store officer have no deep understanding of DSR. Through production
department we came to know that forecasting for inventory is done through IXED INVENTORY
MODEL but store department doesn’t understand this concept.
3. In procedure it is mentioned that DSR should be at the table of GMO but this is not followed.
4. Material should store at designated area through FIFO or date wise or according to bib cards. MSS
updates the ledger by CIS. But due to absence of MSS, store officer do not maintain bin cards and no
rule for storage of material. At the time of need goods are not available.
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5. Storage areas should inspect periodically and cleaned daily but there is a lot of dust and
disarrangements.
6. MSS should maintain the record of mold or dies on register and update accordingly. Molds or dies
should place at store in identified racks. Model# and product name are mentioned on mold or dies for
traceability purpose. But store doesn’t have list of that molds.
7. Racks/cabinets are available in store but are not properly utilized
8. It is mentioned in procedure that in thermosole MRP II software is used for inventory handling but it is
not updated. So they don’t use it.
9. No Suitable ventilation facility is available in semi and finished goods store.
10. In general store there are racks but no proper labeling. There should be a list including all racks name,
description and good available in it.
11. ABC classification is a very common and helpful technique that can be used for handling the material
of all types but not applied in thermosole.
12. Documents of this department are also much misarranged.
13. Stock assessment form is not updated after NOV 2008. And if updated store officer don’t know.
14. Bin cards are not updated
15. No vehicle inspection is done at the behalf of MSS.
So after this overview we came to know that the root cause of all these problems is the absence of managerial
and qualified staff. If managerial row in organ gram of thermosole will complete, qualified and competent
persons on their seats, then all these problems will solve automatically.
QUALITY DEPARTMENT
Quality is the totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that bear on its ability to satisfy
stated or implied needs.
Fitness for purpose.
Meeting customer requirements.
Conformance to specifications.
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The basic tasks of the quality department include the effective implementation of the company quality policy
in relation to ISO 9001/TS 16949 in department. Quality engineer monitor record and compile control charts
data during the production and related process. He has to compile and prepare new work instructions,
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) of existing and new products as they are added. He follows up and
performs finalization of new development. Among the main responsibilities, he has to ensure that quality
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products are manufactured and checked prior to dispatch to customers, ensure good housekeeping in his
controlled area, and has to make Inspection Reports, SOP etc., as per defined procedure. He reorganizes the
department activity and responsibility, resolves problems and outstanding issues. He trains new QC members
on QC activity and also studies the manpower setup to increase the productivity along with the product
quality. He handles and maintains the QC instruments on monthly and annual basis.
Inspection:
The inspection is performed of each and every thing. The inspection is categorized in the following types:
Receiving Inspection
On-Ground Inspection
Final Inspection
Pre-Delivery Inspection
He records these inspections on the Inspection Sheet for Incoming Goods, process control check chart,
recording it on the pre-Delivery inspection check sheet. TIL Inspection Report for submission to customers or
inter department
In case of non-conforming products, QC/QA department is responsible for their disposition. The Inspector
records the non-conforming products on the QFB report indicating the reason for non-conformity and returns
them along with the QFB report to the vendor/subcontractor for replacement. If the Process control checks
chart shows abnormal trends, he then stops the production, investigates and removes the causes and restarts
production. Trimming, QC Inspector performs 100% inspection on the product at the trimming stage and
records the results on the trimming working detail. Also production Supervisor, QC/QA department performs
100% inspection on the product at the welding/leakage test stage.
QC/QA department along with trimming section personnel is responsible for final inspection to ensure that no
non-conforming product is dispatched to the customer.
Monitoring and measurement of processes is done through:
Monitoring the process parameters (e.g. temperature, pressure etc)
Calibration of test equipment used in monitoring and measuring of process parameters
Application of suitable statistical techniques.
Quality department also arrange Internal Quality Audits to determine whether quality activities and related
results comply with planned arrangements and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively.
QMR is responsible for planning, scheduling, execution and reporting of quality audit. Internal Auditing is
applied to the audit of product, process and quality system.
Manager QC/QA is responsible for the calibration, maintenance and control of all inspection and test
equipment. Manager QC/QA for identification of monitoring and measuring equipment that needs to be
calibrated.
Following information is collected regarding the calibrating equipment.
Type and range of measurement, such as physical dimensions.
Equipments accuracy and degree of precision.
Environmental conditions under which measurements are taken.
Manager Production/Manager QC/QA maintains a master list of all the inspection and test equipments.
Calibration schedule for equipment depends upon the expected reliable life of that particular instrument.
Master tools are calibrated from PCSIR (Laboratories Complex, Ferozpur Road, Lahore, Pakistan).
Manager QC/QA is responsible for internal calibration which is then calibrated on calibration certificate.
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Manager QC/QA is responsible for internal calibration of jigs by using CKD PARTS. Quality Engg will
ensure that calibrated jigs must be checked for validity after every 2 months.
After calibration, calibrated equipment/jig is labeled with a sticker. If it is not possible to attach a sticker, the
equipment/jig is painted with a suitable marking in an appropriate location.
The sticker format for equipment is given as:
Equipment #: Error:
Date Calibrated: Next Date:
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CF (Checking Fixture)
NON-CONFORMING EQUIPMENT
Manager QC/QA reviews the adequacy of calibration standards periodically to assess the calibration system.
When equipment is found to be out of calibration or appears to give inaccurate readings Manager QC/QA
takes the following steps:
Examines the record of the last calibration and, if possible, revalidates them.
Confirms that the error has occurred only after the last calibration
Where possible, rechecks the product features measured with the equipment that is out of calibration.
If any product falls beyond specified limits, he takes immediate action to segregate all the non-
conforming products.
Assesses the possible effects of the non-conformity on the final quality of the product
Reappraise the frequency of calibration for this particular piece of equipment
Investigates and assesses the validity of measurements for which the equipment was previously used.
For receiving goods the military standards for inspection while for the remaining three 100% inspection is
performed.
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MLT-STD-105E:
Military Standard 105 was created by the US Department of Defense to control their procurements more
efficiently. In 1994 they decided to rely on non-governmental organizations to maintain this type of standard.
The ANSI, ISO, and other institutes all created their own standard, but in essence they are similar to the latest
version of Mlt-Std 105. All third-party QC firms use the same standards and the same statistical tables.
Go to sample size code letters (table I) and against the lot/batch size of the product received, find levels
(general inspection level for new vendors and special inspection level for reliable vendors)
Then go to single sampling plans for normal inspection, moves horizontally against sample size code letters
(A-R) and vertically against AQL (4.0 is pre-determined for 50-50 risk to the company and the vendor). The
intersecting cells gives the rejection and acceptance number of units. The sample size to be inspected is given
next to the sample size code letter. If the no. of units is rejected in a specified limit then the lot will be
accepted otherwise rejected.
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These house keeping techniques are also communicated to all other department in THERMOSOLE by quality
department.
Good house keeping:
1 SEIRI Sort what is not needed
Use a color coded tagging system
2 SEITON Straighten what must be kept
Make things visible
3 SEISO Scrub every thing that remain-clean and paint;
4 SEIKETSU Spread the clean/check routine-set examples
5 SHITSUKE Standardization and self discipline-schedules
KAIZEN PRINCIPLES
THERMOSOLE along with its quality department is trying to apply these kaizen for the improvements.
Get rid off all old assumptions.
Don’t look for assumptions; look for ways to make things happen.
Say “NO” to status quo.
Don’t worry about being perfect-even if you only get it half right’ start now!
It doesn’t cost money to do KAIZEN.
If something is wrong, FIX IT NOW.
Good ideas flow when the going gets tough.
Ask FIVE time-get to the root cause.
Look for wisdom from ten people rather than one.
NEVER stop “KAIZEN”
TRIMMING DEPARTMENT
Trimming department is an integral part of the quality department. It has a supervisor and under his control 15
workers are performing their duties in an effective manner. The main task of trimming department personnel
is to remove extra material and to do final finishing of the product. The supervisor of the department is
responsible for carrying out the practical implementation of the company quality policy in relation to ISO
9001-2000 in his department. He has to monitor record and activities related to the ISO. To compile and
prepare weekly status report on the ISO procedure and their implementation status in all relevant department.
He trains the new and existing staff when necessary. He has to process and verify corrective and preventive
actions. He has to ensure good house keeping in his controlled area. He has to make certain the in-time
supplies. Also he has to make sure the quality supplies.
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To prepare the quality control chart after every half hour through sampling 3 units of product
(responsibility of Q inspector) but not applied.
An illiterate person monitor record and activities related to the trimming department. He compiles and
prepares weekly status report on the ISO procedure and their implementation status. How????
Most commonly Thermosole develops the products according to the customer requirements and their given
CAD drawings and samples.
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Tool shop supervisor records design outputs on the design output form.
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING:
Design and tool shop supervisor is responsible foe design and development planning. He prepares design and
development plan for each new part indicating the design phases, departments involved in the design process
and planned duration of each design phase, etc. design and development supervisor reviews the design plan
along with quality engineer and CEO approves the plan. In case of any change, plan is updated accordingly.
Departments involved in planning:
Following departments are involved in the design and development phases and planning:
Tooling section : design planning, tooling
Supplier : mold
Production : prototype
Quality control : design component and product/
machining and assembly verification.
After the above verification design sample, CAD data sheet will send to GMO (general manager
operations) for the final approval and along with purchase demand for mold material procurement.
BASIC WORKING OF DESIGN SECTION:
When customer order is received, it is the duty of the CAD/ CAM supervisor to draw the sample
design on the software keeping in view all the specifications and parameters provided by the customer.
When CAD design is prepared, it is reviewed by Quality engineer and then by GMO and CEO.
Design and development supervisor is responsible for design and development planning.
Design team is responsible for defining the inputs and outputs of the design and development
activities.
CNC supervisor is then prepares the approximate costing of the raw materials of the molds and also
the product which is to be prepared on that mold. It is recorded on the purchase requisition form.
This purchase requisition form is sent to the Store & Supply for further processing.
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QC inspects
CEO, Design Ok the inspection
team does the report
costing
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Contract OTS along with
Design team
report is sent to
review is reviews the customer
approved design
Customer inspects
Design team the OTS
Customer designs the part
sends the on CAD
purchase order/
LOI OK?
Yes
CEO approves
Design team the Design plan Customer
prepares the on mold design approves the
Design plan Check sheet sample and sends
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SOFTWARES:
DELCAM and AUTOCAD are the softwares which are used in this department for the designing and
programming of the products.
Basic 2-D drawings are developed on the AUTO-CAD for getting approval from concerning departments. If
CAD drawings are provided by the customer then direct working is started on the DELCAM.
If only a sample is provided by the customer, then initial measurements are taken from the master equipments.
After this, further processing is done on the AUTOCAD and DELCAM.
CMM (coordinate measuring machine) is also used for complex measurements.
DELCAM:
For 3-D modeling of the objects, this software is used. There are 2 basic sub-divisions of this software.
POWER-MILL
POWER-SHAPE
CAM OPERATION:
CNC machines are placed in the design section and computers are attached with them to assist their working.
All the programming that is generated in the power-mill is sent to the CNC computers where a software
named, DNC (Data Numerical Control) is installed. DNC reads the programming codes and then transferred
them to the CNC machine. CNC machine operates according to those instructions.
CNC MACHINES:
Two 3-axis CNC machines are placed in the design section. They are used for in-house development
of the molds. The material for the mold is usually of Aluminium, carbon steel, mild steel, copper, and
P-20 ( sliding material). Wooden blocks are also operated on the machines to develop the exemplary
patterns of the molds.
Accuracy of the CNC machines is 0.01mm.
Micron-C is used as cutting oil in the CNC machines for not only providing greasiness to the tools but
also it helps in removing sharp edges. This oil can be recycled. Tellus–68 is mostly used as lubricating
oil.
A control panel is attached with the CNC machines for setting the dimensions of the work-piece and
also the orientations for the working of the tools. Speed of the spindle can also be adjusted through the
control panel.
Pre-setter is attached in the CNC machine. It is basically electronic tool setter and it is 100mm high
from the object placed.
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CMM:
Design department has a 3-axis CMM (coordinate measuring machine).It is basically air pneumatic machine.
It is used for measuring complex parts such as irregular shaped parts. Probes are attached with upper body and
they are moved manually. They help to get measurements. When a probe is touched with different directions
or sections of the object, a point cloud data is generated on the computer excel sheet.
This excel sheet is converted with COPY-CAD software. Those points are joined and their 3-D shape is
formed and coordinates are defined. Part area is defined with 3-D scanner. This 3-D data is then transformed
in power-shape software. All the variations or complexities are adjusted and 3-D wire frame is generated in
the software for further working.
CUTTING TOOLS:
To perform the different operations of cutting on the CNC, different cutting tools are used. These are basically
carbide tools. These are as follows:
Tip radius cutter (four flues, three flues)
Ball nose cutter (two flues)
Drill cutters
MASTER EQUIPMENTS:
These are the equipments used for different measurements of the products. Quality department keep all
equipments.
Vernier-Callipers
Micrometer screw gauge
Depth gauge
Height gauge
Radius gauge (1-7mm),(7-25mm)
TOOL SHOP
Further finishing and refining of the molds is done in the tool shop. It is basically meant for the development
of the small tools and parts of the molds. The hierarchy of the tool shop is given below
Tool shop
supervisor
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At some defined stages design reviews are carried out to discuss the problems in design features.
In these reviews following departments are involved:
Production
Quality control
Design and development
These reviews are held at following stages:
After mold preparation
After preparation of prototype
After customer’s feedback on prototype
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MOLDS:
THERMOSOLE has in hose capability to fabricate molds. Qualified material for mold should satisfy
following point.
Good machine ability.
High abrasion resistance.
High corrosion resistance.
High toughness.
High strength.
Homogeneous property without segregation and pinholes.
Good heat-treating with less deformation.
Good heat conductivity
Reasonable price.
Easy procurement.
SOME GAPS IN THE D&D DEPARTMENT:
They send their samples or specimens to EDAS for their engineering analysis and problem
identification.
They don’t have essential software for in-house usage. This crates more time and cost wastage.
No managerial and engineering staff is designated that is the root cause of all problems.
Workers in this don’t get any type of training regarding any new technology.
PRODUCTION/TRIMMING DEPARTMENT
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MATERIALS
Plastics are main raw materials for Thermosole products.
Plastics have been widely used not only for household furnishings, electric appliances and cars, but also for
various products of precision industries, typically in the fields of optics and electronics.
There are two types of plastics, namely thermosetting plastics and Thermoplastics. For the Injection molding
thermoplastics are mainly used and they can be recycled
OPERATIONS
PRIMARY OPERATIONS
Thermosole is recognized for its two primary operations that are
Blow molding
Injection molding
INJECTION MOLDING is a manufacturing process for producing parts from both thermoplastic and
thermosetting plastic materials. Material is fed into a heated barrel, mixed, and forced into a mold cavity
where it cools and hardens to the configuration of the mold cavity. Injection molding is widely used for
manufacturing a variety of parts, from the smallest component to entire body panels of cars.
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allowing it to enter the mold cavity through a gate and runner system. The mold remains cold so the plastic
solidifies almost as soon as the mold is filled.
SECONDARY OPERATIONS:
Riveting
Welding
Slitting
Foam adhesion
Pressure leak test
drilling
Important issues:
Manegerial row in organogram is vacant that is root cause of all problems so we suggest that to
become more effiicient and competent, organogram should be filled .
Some procedures have some mistakes so they should be revised.
All reponsibilities should be revised according to designatioon.
Infrastructure and facilities for emloyes should improve to increase their loyalty, morale and passion
with their work.
There is a lot of noice , heat and saffocation inn production hall. So these issues shuld take into notice.
Awareness about Personal protective equipments like ear plugs, gloves and gogles should be given to
all workers.
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Project 1
Improvement in Productivity of Duct1-242L at BL4
Eliminating Semi-Finished Inventory.
Reducing W.I.P Inventory.
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PURPOSE
Improve productivity
Improve line balance efficiency
Reduce number of motions
Reduce work in process (Unnecessary storage)
Reduce material handling and movement
Reduce number of workers
MAJOR PROBLEMS
Under utilization of machine
Work in Process inventory
Extra process and storage involved
Unnecessary movements for storage of Semi-Finished goods.
Extra bins are used
Unbalanced line efficiency.
Extra Men Power for transference of parts.
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CURRENT PROCESS
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PROPOSED PROCESS:
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Man Power: 3
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20
Tim
10
0
Moulding Loading Unloading+waste removal Final Trimming+foam strip Foam Pasting+dimister
assy+insp+packing+transportation
Before After
450
400
350
300 290
250 244
200
150
100
95
75
52
50
15
4 3
0
Line Balance Efficiency Manufacturing Time No of Workers W.I.P
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700
600
500 PROPOSED
UNITS
400 PRODUCTION
300 CURRENT
200 PRODUCTION
100
0
1 3 5 7 9 11
HOURS
RESULTS:
No. of Workers
3. 4 3 25% reduced
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1100
1000
900
800
700
617
600
500
480
411 411
400
300 300
300
200
100
0
Moulding Trimming +Drilling Foam Pasting+Screw
Assy+Insp+Packing
TARGETS ACCOMPLISHED
• Increase production from 480 units in 12 hours per day to 617 units in 12 hours in molding process.
• Increase productivity in final trimming from 300 units in 12 hours to 411 units.
• Increase productivity in final packing from 300 units in 12 hours to 411 units.
• Eliminating semi-finished inventory that will save carrying and holding cost and increase space in
semi-finished store that can utilize for placement of Jerry cans that is hot issue in THERMOSOLE.
• Save money by elimination of bins around work station.
• Reducing W.I.P inventory from 52 pieces to 15 pieces.
• Let target is 4000. we are achieving it as 4000/480=8 days
• Now production=617
• 4000/617=6.5 days
• One and half day saving so you can off Saturday.
• Electricity and overhead cost for one day will save.
• Fatigue level of employees will reduce.
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Project 2
Improvements in store layouts (raw material, semi-finished, finished)
Storage of cans
PURPOSE:
The basic purpose of this project is to have good house keeping in production hall and to finish all semi-
finished and finished goods from hall and store them at a safer place.
CURRENT SITUATION:
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PROPOSED LAYOUTS
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SEMI-FINISHED STORE:
SCRAP MARKET
PRODUCTS
HERE
SPECIAL
RACKS CAN
BE
ARRANGED
FOR THE
STORAGE
OF CANS. ENTERANCE
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The daily production of thermosole is 400 parts. The final trimming of those parts was not
done on daily basis. So they cause 40 bags of semi-finished inventory in the semi-finished
store. After line balancing, all semi finished inventory will vanish so that space can be used
for other storage purposes especially for cans.
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Project 3
To identify and define defects,
Their causes, and
Acceptance and rejection in Thermosole.
Molding defects
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Injection molding is a complex technology with possible production problems. They can either be caused by
defects in the molds or more often by part processing (molding)
Molding Alternative
Descriptions Causes
Defects name
Raised or layered zone Tool or material is too hot, often caused by a lack of
Blister Blistering
on surface of the part cooling around the tool or a faulty heater
Black or brown burnt
Air Burn/ Gas areas on the part located
Burn marks Tool lacks venting, injection speed is too high
Burn at furthest points from
gate
Master batch isn't mixing properly, or the material
Color streaks Color streaks Localized change of has run out and it's starting to come through as
(US) (UK) color natural only. Previous colored material "dragging"
in nozzle or check valve.
Contamination of the material e.g. PP mixed with
ABS, very dangerous if the part is being used for a
Thin mica like layers
Delamination safety critical application as the material has very
formed in part wall
little strength when delaminated as the materials
cannot bond
Tool damage, too much injection speed/material
Excess material in thin
injected and clamping force too low. Can also be
Flash Burrs layer exceeding normal
caused by dirt and contaminants around tooling
part geometry
surfaces.
Foreign particle (burnt Particles on the tool surface, contaminated material
Embedded Embedded
material or other) or foreign debris in the barrel, or too much shear
contaminates particulates
embedded in the part heat burning the material prior to injection
Injection speeds too slow (the plastic has cooled
Directionally "off tone" down too much during injection, injection speeds
Flow marks Flow lines
wavy lines or patterns must be set as fast as you can get away with at all
times)
Deformed part by
Poor tool design, gate position or runner. Injection
Jetting turbulent flow of
speed set too high.
material
Small lines around core Caused by cold material flowing around objects
Knit Lines pins or windows in parts such as core pins. Can be mitigated or eliminated by
that look like cracks increasing the mold temperature
polymer breakdown
Polymer Excess water in the granules, excessive temperatures
from hydrolysis,
degradation in barrel
oxidation etc
Holding time/pressure too low, cooling time too
Localized depression
Sink marks [sinks] short, with sprueless hot runners this can also be
(In thicker zones)
caused by the gate temperature being set too high
Non-fill / Short Lack of material, injection speed or pressure too
Short shot Partial part
mold low, mold too cold
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