Improvement of Productivity in TIG Welding Plant by Equipment Design in Orbit

Abstract. Measurements and improvements are very indispensable task at all levels of
management. Here some samples are, at operator level: Measuring operating parameters to
ensure OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and measuring Q components performance to
ensure quality, at supervisory level: measuring operator’s performance to ensure labour utility
at managerial level: production and productivity measurements and at top level capital and
capacity utilization. An often accepted statement is “Improvement is impossible without measurement”. Measurements often referred as observation. The case study was conducted at Government Boiler factory in India. The scientific approach followed for indentifying non value added activities. Personalised new equipment designed and installed to achieve productivity improvement of 85% for a day. The new equipment can serve 360o around its
axis hence it simplified loading and unloading procedures as well as reduce their times and ensured effective space and time.