Automatización de proceso en la línea de descabezado de camarón para la empresa CONMEDU S.A.S

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to develop a proposal for the automation of the process in the shrimp decapitating line, which contributes to the efficiency of the operations in CONMEDU S.A.S and proves to be viable, considering that the decapitating line is its flagship product, but there are tasks manuals that delay the process, in addition to risking the quality of the product due to a greater probability of human factor errors. Based on a methodology under a type of basic, documentary and field research, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional and descriptive design, under the analytical-synthetic method with a qualitative approach, data was collected applying the interview and observation, which allowed the analysis of the production process of the heading line. The results made it possible to show that the critical tasks within the process are cutting and welding, both performed with tools that reduce the efficiency of the process, not only because they are manual and take more time, but also because they increase the tasks to give a better finish to the process materials, such as polishing and sanding the cuts, and cleaning the weld. After the search for automation solutions, a SF3015G laser cutting machine was selected, which replaced the manual plasma pantograph, and a LXSHOW laser welding machine, which replaced the TIG welding machine, requiring a total investment of USD 40,016, decreasing by 48 % the production time of this article, which meant a significant improvement in productivity.