Rediseño de una guía operativa ajustable para optimizar el ruteado de puertas en talleres de carpintería de pequeña escala

Abstract

The main objective of this research was to design an adjustable routing guide to optimize the door manufacturing process in a small-scale carpentry workshop in the Pobres Millonarios neighborhood of the Píllaro canton in the province of Tungurahua. The identified problem centered on the low accuracy or precision of routing guides using traditional methods. The methodology applied in the study was an analytical-synthetic-inductive approach, incorporating a mixedmethods design. The research included a literature review and was complemented by fieldwork. The design employed was descriptive, explanatory, and focused on the association of variables. The final sample consisted of a workshop comprised of one owner and two operators. The instruments used for data collection were a semi-structured interview, a survey administered to the operators, and direct observation of the problem. The results demonstrated that the implementation of the adjustable guide prototype proved optimal, as it improved manufacturing times and reduced operational errors compared to traditional methods and tools. This shows that the proposal is highly beneficial for meeting the demands of workers in the wooden door manufacturing process.