Page 476 - The Toyota Way Fieldbook

Select A1 Line Characteristics 4 pieces in grinder at a time 4 pieces WIP at a time 1 machine builder Same builder for jigs • No outside processes Gauging line-side Straight-line flow with consistent machine heights Select X10 Line Characteristics 1 piece in grinder at a time Uneven WIP among machines 5 machine builders Multiple jig builde

Initial Machining Previous Process • • • • • Initial • Machining Previous Process • • • Initial Machining • Vendor 1 • •

Operator 1

Initial Lathe TMW Initial Lathe TMW Outside Coating Offsite Initial Lathe Vendor 2

Operator 2

Grinding TMW Grinding TMW

Op. 2 Technical characteristics of A1 vs. X10 Lines
Grinding Vendor 3 Rough Machining Vendor 4

Rough Machining TMW Rough Machining TMW

Operator 1 Finish Cut Vendor 5

Finish Cut TMW Finish Cut TMW Operator 3

Gauging (1pc/1000) A1 Line Gauging (every piece) X10 Line Figure 20-3.