Total Non-Productive Time Formula

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Non Productive Time is the total time wasted in setting up the machine or workpiece for a particular process. Check FAQs
NPT=Nbts
NPT - Non Productive Time?Nb - Batch Size?ts - Setup Time?

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108Edit=2Edit54Edit
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Total Non-Productive Time Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
NPT=Nbts
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
NPT=254s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
NPT=254
LAST Step Evaluate
NPT=108s

Total Non-Productive Time Formula Elements

Variables
Non Productive Time
Non Productive Time is the total time wasted in setting up the machine or workpiece for a particular process.
Symbol: NPT
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Batch Size
Batch Size is the count of similar kinds of products to be manufactured.
Symbol: Nb
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Setup Time
Setup Time of each component is the time required to load/unload the workpiece and position the tool for production for one component.
Symbol: ts
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM), Jabalpur
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Other formulas in Total Production Time category

​Go Size of Batch using Total Non-Productive Time
Nb=NPTts
​Go Load or Unload or Setup Time given Total Non-Productive Time
ts=NPTNb
​Go Total Machining Time or Total Machine Time
TMT=Nbtm
​Go Size of Batch given Total Machining Time
Nb=TMTtm

How to Evaluate Total Non-Productive Time?

Total Non-Productive Time evaluator uses Non Productive Time = Batch Size*Setup Time to evaluate the Non Productive Time, The Total Non-Productive Time is defined as the total time taken to loading/unloading the workpiece and repositioning the tool for the manufacturing of a unit product. Non Productive Time is denoted by NPT symbol.

How to evaluate Total Non-Productive Time using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Total Non-Productive Time, enter Batch Size (Nb) & Setup Time (ts) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Total Non-Productive Time

What is the formula to find Total Non-Productive Time?
The formula of Total Non-Productive Time is expressed as Non Productive Time = Batch Size*Setup Time. Here is an example- 108 = 2*54.
How to calculate Total Non-Productive Time?
With Batch Size (Nb) & Setup Time (ts) we can find Total Non-Productive Time using the formula - Non Productive Time = Batch Size*Setup Time.
Can the Total Non-Productive Time be negative?
No, the Total Non-Productive Time, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Total Non-Productive Time?
Total Non-Productive Time is usually measured using the Second[s] for Time. Millisecond[s], Microsecond[s], Nanosecond[s] are the few other units in which Total Non-Productive Time can be measured.
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