On the Job Training in Line Heating in Astilleros Espanoles Shipyards, A Profitable Experience

Abstract

This paper describes the experience in teaching Astilleros Espanoles(AESA) steel fabrication workers in the practical use of line heating (L/H) for accurate bending of plates, and the operational deployment of this technology in all shipyards in the group. This project is set within the developing dimensional accuracy improvement program which is aimed at improving productivity, quality and allowing the implementation of a continuous improvement process. The approach used is for facilitating a systematic technology transfer from Japanese specialists overcoming initial reluctance promoting active participation with a commitment from workers and foremen, and assuring practical documentation of experiences in the form of a shop operating manual.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA455838

Entities

People

  • Antonio Sarabia
  • Carlos Puig De La Bellacasa

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Construction
  • Contractors
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Job Training
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Production
  • Productivity
  • Shipbuilding
  • Shipyards
  • Technology Transfer
  • Training
  • United States
  • Water Cooling

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Economics
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Naval Engineering and Maritime Security