Vattenskärning av gummiprodukter - en ny produktionslina

Sammanfattning: This bachelor thesis is a pre study for HGF – AB Halmstad Gummifabrik where the goal is to develop the most optimal water cutting machine for their production, which will then be placed in a production line. HGF are currently not water cutting anything themselves but are now investigating the possibility of expanding their production and sales where the manufacturing technology is water cutting. Through pre studies and analysis in form of operating costs, design and environmental impact of the market’s available machines, HGF will get an overview of which machine suits them best for their production. The first tests were done at FabLab in Halmstad University, but the project members realized that more realistic machine tests had to be done. Water Jet Sweden AB (WJS) is a leading company in manufacturing of water cutting machines were contacted. The project members participated digitally throughout meetings where more detailed tests were made on the rubber products to see what is suitable for industrial production. The project members presented various machine proposals and a production layout that needed to meet the requirements set by HGF. The result of the selected machine was based on the feasibility studies, interviews and observations, after which proposals were made for the design of a production line with consideration to Lean Production. Finally, discussions are raised regarding the impact of the water cutting machine on social, economic and environmental aspects. With the help of our pre study, HGF can decide for themselves whether an investment in a water cutting machine is appropriate for expanding their production.