The objective of this research was to reduce the manufacturing times of baffles by simulating the application of Lean and SLP tools in a company of the metalworking sector. For this purpose, an experimental and simulated applied improvement design (pre-test and post-test) with a structure of four consecutive phases, strategically validated by experts, was used. The main findings revealed significant improvements in four key indicators, mainly in reducing baffle manufacturing time by 24.17% and increasing the percentage of orders delivered on time by 10%. The contribution of this research is focused on benefiting other companies in the metalworking industry that seek to improve their processes and increase their competitiveness. It serves as a basis for future lines of research in which other areas within the manufacturing process of industrial equipment can be explored, demonstrating the effectiveness of the tools mentioned above.

Keywords 

Lean Manufacturing, 5S, SMED, SLP, Baffle, Heat Exchanger, Metalworking.