Completed
Polymer moulding cycle time reduction
Rajesh NairProduction - Line 1Started 10 Jan 2025Completed 10 Jan 2025
leancoolingcycle-time
SIF Progression
LISS
Learning
SISS
Solution
RISS
Responsibility
LISSLearning In Single Sentence
VS
Vikram SharmaThe moulding cycle extends 12% beyond standard when ambient temperature exceeds 34°C because the cooling channel is undersized for summer load.
SISSSolution In Single Sentence
RN
Rajesh NairInstall a secondary chiller bypass valve on cooling channel C-3 to maintain 22°C coolant temp regardless of ambient — apply this fix to all three lines.
RISSResponsibility In Single Sentence
VS
Vikram SharmaI will update the PM checklist for all shifts to verify coolant inlet temperature before each production run, and escalate if above 23°C.
Follow-up required — tracked in notifications
Participants
RN
Rajesh Nair
supervisor
VS
Vikram Sharma
operator
MP
Meena Pillai
operator