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KIKK TIP CHANGER

EFFECIENCY ANALYSIS

KIKK Tip Changer Efficiency Analysis Presentation(513) 489-5130 • [email protected] • geschmidt.com • ©2015 G.E. Schmidt Inc.

1KIKK Tip Changer Efficiency Effects(513) 489-5130 • [email protected] • geschmidt.com • ©2018 G.E. Schmidt

Manual vs. Robotic changesManual Cap Changes

Robotic Cap Changes

n Auto change cycle (with tip dress) takes 25–40 seconds

1 Robot calls for tip change

2 Operator walks to weld cell exterior, stops cooling system

3 Operator performs lock-out tag-out (LOTO) and enters cell

4 Operator uses wrench to remove weld tips

5 Operator pages supervisor for replacement weld tips

6 Operator replaces tips and secures them with a hammer

7 Operator exits weld cell and turns on cooling system

8 Operator actuates tip dresser


Example: Goal 1*

* Actual customer implementation

GOAL 1 Reduce tip change down time

from 385 seconds (6:25) to reach target of 240 seconds (4:00)

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Example: Goal 1*

IMPLEMENTATION RESULT Reduced down time per tip change

cycle by 346 seconds (5:46) to 39 seconds

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Example: Goal 2*


GOAL 2 Produce 12 additional parts per day by using counter-

measures for identified root causes

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Example: Goal 2*


IMPLEMENTATION RESULT Increased production from 291 parts per shift to 312, a 42-part per day increase over two shifts

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Example: Goal 3*


GOAL 3 Via Goals 1 and 2, reach

85% Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) as outlined by business plan

OEE Measure


Example: Goal 3*


IMPLEMENTATION RESULT OEE increased to 89% by eliminating unplanned downtime and reducing planned tip change time by 86%.

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… vs. Manual Cap Changesn Reduces downtime due to cap changes

n Maximizes floorspace utilization

n Less pressure and torque on gun arms than manual tip changes

… vs. Competitorsn Cast frame, built to last

n Can be used on end effectors for use with stationary guns or multiple guns using the same weld caps

n Fast no-tool magazine changes (spare mags available)

n Simple integration

Advantages of the KIKK


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