Estudo do Fenômeno de Fragilidade do Talão (Talão Mole) na Fabricação de Pneu de Bicicleta

Abstract

Bicycle tires have been constantly evolving, but despite technological advancements, some manufacturing defects still occur. This study investigates the "soft bead" phenomenon, a defect identified at Levorin, which affects tire quality. The research analyzes the casing manufacturing, shaping, and vulcanization processes to identify the root causes of the defect and propose solutions. The results indicate misalignments and a lack of regulators as the main factors. Implementing improvements in the production process led to reduced waste and increased manufacturing efficiency.