Case STUDY 31 Problem Solving Jonathan Stanley amp Kari Eddings Southwestern College Professional studies Dr Michael corriere Background WP Inc is a manufacturer of small metal parts Using customer designs they create tools stamps bends and forms ID: 397251
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WP Inc.
Case STUDY 3.1Problem SolvingJonathan Stanley & Kari EddingsSouthwestern College Professional studiesDr. Michael corriereSlide2
Background
WP Inc. is a manufacturer of small metal parts.Using customer designs they create tools, stamps, bends, and formsthe metal parts; and deburrs, washes, and ships to customersMultiple reoccurring problems with automatic parts washerThe spray nozzles frequently clogging particles
This causes time delays due to every part goes through the washerCritical aspect in the cleaning process with no alternative because of EPA regulations.Slide3
Problem Solving Statement/Steps
Need to figure out how to stop the clogging of the nozzles, resolve and fix the floating particles.Establish a quality management improvement teamEstablish performance standards and measuresClearly state the problemOnce the problem is identified document and analyze the problemDetermine why, what are the issues, and the causes
Once all information is gathered develop plan of attackImplement, revise, troubleshoot, and evaluate the solutionAlways look to innovate and improveSlide4
Collective Brainstorming
In order to stops the clogging the spray nozzles need to be sprayed regularly. This will minimize the chance for floating particles to contaminate the clogged nozzles. This needs to be done with heated water so the particles do not settle at the bottom of the tank.The quality management team will be Kari and JJ. Together we will establish conformity standards and measures to minimize problems and maximize performance.The particles are severely slowing the process. It could be hard-water buildup, calcium, chips from the parts, paint chips, soap flakes, something by chemical reaction, or gravel dirt. The commonality is these can all be reduced/eliminated by keeping the nozzles clean, spraying frequently, and prevent time delays.
Then document the results, create a log book and track everything.The nozzles are too big and too small at the same time. The soap scum keeps developing after two minutes.Slide5
Flowchart
Parts washer is turned onEvaporation occurs; water and soap are added
Dirty parts are placed in machine
Parts
are
run
New soap and heated water are put in tank
Water is emptied
Parts move to next step
Is water
dirty?
Are parts clean?
Coils
heat
water
NO
NO
YES
YESSlide6
Cause & Effect
Materials
Methods
Nozzle Clogs Up
Machines
People
Soap & water solution clogs nozzle
Residue build-up in the tank
Increasing soap concentration
Evaporation should occur at correct temperature
When tank drains new solution is put in
Lack of filter system between tank & nozzle
Non-dissolvable soap
Operator records daily problems
More solution is added as fluids decrease
Operator needs
Proper training
Washer has issues mostly in the afternoon
Tank temperature
is too low
No filtering system
Tank is not cleaned often enoughSlide7
Why - Why Diagram
Washer Nozzle Clogging Up
Why do washer tanks continue to break?
Why is washing parts critical to the process?
Why is the solution changed so often?
Why is the temperature not warm enough?
Why do the nozzles not spray as they should?Slide8
Resolution and Corrective Measures
Stopping the clogging in the washer nozzlesResolve automatic parts washerRemove dirt and soap scum using hot waterReduce the delays in the washing operationQuality management and establishing teamResolve issues and customer service satisfactionSlide9
Brainstorming Results
In order to stops the clogging the spray nozzles need to be sprayed regularly. This will minimize the chance for floating particles to contaminate the clogged nozzles. Spraying every 12 hours.The particles are severely slowing the process. The soap scum is the culprit. We made the nozzles larger in diameter, with smaller holes so less soap scum and particles develop and changed the cleaning solution more often. A log was created and is noting every step along the way.
The soap scum was developing after two minutes and is now significantly better after our changes. We also added more water pressure to the pump to become more proficient.Slide10
New Model Process Flowchart
Add soap after soap scum is removed.
Turn parts washer on, replace parts
Wash accordingly
Nozzle diameter is increased with smaller holes
Verify all is good and process works
YES
NO
NO
YES
Rinse and repeat process to verify it works
Check tank, search for cleanliness
Remove water
Clean
water is
filtered
in tank.
Nozzles
replaced,
tank
is
cleaned,
soap scum is
washed out.Slide11
Why - Why Diagram Results
Cleared Washer Nozzle
Increased nozzle size for better washing capabilities
Monitored soap intake for proper cleaning
Installed filtration system & pump
Corrected heating element for proper evaporation temperature
Residue build-up in tank has been clearedSlide12
Force-Field Analysis/Actions
Driving ForcesIncrease nozzle size make more smaller holes, change parts, enhance washing operationResolving the issues above increases productivity, reduces delays, and less time wasted fixing the machines
Spray water and clean more often.Improve water infiltration system, use different pump with more pressure.Most importantly with no delays or issues with parts, no soap scum buildup this means happy customers, more money for the WP Inc. and provides a PERMANENT fix.
Restraining ForcesTake offline 20 minutes a day to clean and use different cleaner
Research costs for new pump, establish budget to resolve problem
Maximize resources, personnel, and supplies
Training employees, change in process, procedural change, and documenting accordinglySlide13
Conclusion
Increasing the size of the nozzle, making the holes smaller, cleaning out the soap scum regularly, utilizing the soap properly and generating enough pressure to be adequate enough to clean with the new soap should resolve all possible issues of the soap buildup. Also using heated water could cause the particles not to settle at the bottom of the tank and enhanced operating procedures with scheduled cleaning shifts should assist too. This would appear to be both cost effective and advantageous to become more proficient and operate at full capacity. The quality management team can then take over from there and monitor accordingly.Slide14
Reference
Summers, D. (2010). Quality/5e. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.