The Laborsaving of the Finishing Process

Abstract

In order to improve per-capita productivity of our Kishu Mill, each process was analyzed. Then, we found out low per capita productivity in finishing process and decided to streamline it. Before this streamline program, each production line had own finishing process, such as a cutter, a roll packing machine and a flat sheet packaging machine. During this program, these processes were consolidated and some of new systems were installed. After this consolidation process, another problem was expected. If all of paper making processes reach the maximum production rate, capacity of new finishing process is not enough to handle it. To overcome this problem, we installed temporary roll stock system for sheeting rolls as the buffer. In addition, automatic conveyance system has been installed entire this new process which is based on barcode identification system. As a result, per capita productivity had been significantly improved from 450 t⁄person to 490 t⁄person.
In this report, we introduce detail of our laborsaving process and current operation.