Asked by ritika sharma on Jul 17, 2024
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An assembly line with 11 tasks is to be balanced. The longest task is 3 minutes, the shortest task is 0.8 minutes, and the sum of the task times is 25 minutes. The line will operate for 750 minutes per day.
a. Determine the minimum and maximum cycle times.
b. What range of output is theoretically possible for the line?
c. What is the minimum number of stations needed if the maximum output rate is to be sought?
d. What cycle time will provide an output rate of 300 units per day?
Cycle Times
The total time from the beginning to the end of a process, procedure, or activity, including process and waiting times.
Assembly Line
A manufacturing process in which parts are added as the semi-finished assembly moves from workstation to workstation where the parts are added in sequence until the final assembly is produced.
Task Times
The duration required to complete specific tasks or activities in a process.
- Master the concept of cycle time and its application in assembly line enhancement and workspace optimization.
- Figure out the minimal number of stations needed and evaluate the operational efficiency of an assembly line.
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Justin EnemuoJul 20, 2024
Final Answer :
Minimum cycle time is 3 minutes. Maximum cycle time is 25 minutes. Maximum output is 750/3 = 250; minimum output is 750/25 = 30. For maximum output, 25/3 = 8.33 or 9 stations will be needed. To produce 300 units per day requires a 2.5-minute cycle time.
Learning Objectives
- Master the concept of cycle time and its application in assembly line enhancement and workspace optimization.
- Figure out the minimal number of stations needed and evaluate the operational efficiency of an assembly line.