P13458 RIT Senior Design Team May 3, 2013 9AM-11AM Dresser-
Rand, Painted Post http://edge.rit.edu/edge/P13458/public/Home
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Agenda Problem Statement and Goals Accomplishments &
Recommendations: Transport System Accomplishments &
Recommendations: Shop 6 Layout Reflections on the D-R/RIT
Partnership
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Problem Statement Design a flexible material handling system
that is easy to use and incorporates the safest design elements
within cost and functionality constraints. This design fully
supports the new process layout in Dresser- Rands strategic project
to increase capacity for the MOS compressor projected sales.
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Air Pallet Design: 3P Ergonomic Issues During the 3P event it
became apparent that the Fixed System would create a maze of
obstacles when moving from station to station Decisions were made
to eliminate the fixtures at each station and modify the Free
System for testing and shipping Layout will also be spaced out to
provide more maneuvering room from station to station
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Modified Free System Conceptual design Method of manufacture
and dimensions undetermined Removable fixture attaches to beam and
acts like a jackstand Overcomes flaws that were revealed during the
3P event Stress analysis not completed results should be comparable
to the free system results
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Modified Free System Qualities Pros No more fixtures Resolves
ergonomic issues discovered during the 3P event Lowers move prep
time no longer need to configure fixtures from station to station
Bolt on legs removable for test and shipping Cons Requires the
floor to be leveled
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Recommendations Movement Modify testing station to incorporate
free-system design Possible lifting/attachment to test bed
Determine lifting/loading method Need 3-axis positioning without a
crane Modified Grey Portable Lifting system for vertical lifting
Back truck under lifted compressor Air bearings under truck bed
Driver positioning
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Shop 6 Layout - Post 3P Event Top Level Assembly Level
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3P Event Results *Factors not considered yet: Future
Expansion
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Recommendations Re-evaluate test bay requirements for sizing
and safety retractable blast walls Add in and test inventory flow
and information flow Understand exact requirements and locations
for energy/power/air sources Full dimensioning of layout Computer
simulation of process flow Continuous evaluation and improvement 5S
taping and marking to indicate specific areas, i.e. operator
walking zone inside cell, in-process kanban, visitor aisle way
Identify and allocate future expansion area
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Reflections on the D-R/RIT Partnership Overall, very successful
learning experience Design process Understanding fluctuating
customer needs Efficiency of communication Recommend a consulting
contract be completed at the start Recommend creating a
communications protocol to prevent delay in work as the team waits
for feedback
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Thank you! Henry Bastian Brent Hoban Brian Spencer Joe Willig
John Woedy + all those who contributed to this project