Aplicação do flexsim em uma linha de produção de uma empresa de injeção plástica no Polo Industrial de Manaus: propostas de melhorias e análise de desempenho.

Abstract

Computer simulation presents itself as a support tool for decision-making by enabling the evaluation of different hypotheses in a virtual environment, without the need for changes in the real process. In this study, FlexSim, a modeling and simulation software, was used to represent a production line of a company in the plastic injection sector focused on manufacturing parts for third parties. The analyzed part corresponds to the front housing of a card-punching machine, standing out for having the longest production cycle among the components of the set, which led to customer dissatisfaction. In order to meet demand, a study was developed to restructure the production line by proposing the semi-automation of two workstations and the elimination of the serration fixation station, a component that acts as a serrated blade used for cutting paper, which will be directly injected into the part. The simulation results proved satisfactory; however, a feasibility analysis of the project is recommended, as in addition to the need to modify the injection mold, technological limitations may hinder the implementation of the improvement.