IMPROVING PRODUCTION OF LOW PRESSURE HOSES

The paper presents the results of research carried out in one of the domestic companies producing rubber and plastics products for the automotive industry. The results of the evaluation of the quality control function during production of the low pressure hoses and the characteristics of the main ma-chine taking part in this production process are presented. An analysis of the results of the evaluation of factors influencing the quality of production is presented and guidelines for improving this produc-tion process are presented. One of the proposed solutions for improvement is the modernization of the machine park and introduction of production nests.