Non Productive Time
Non Productive Time refers to the periods during the manufacturing process when the machine or operator is not engaged in active cutting or material removal.
Symbol: Tnp
Measurement: TimeUnit: min
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Batch Size
Batch size refers to the number of identical parts produced in a single production run or cycle.
Symbol: Nb
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Production Cost of Each Component
Production cost of each component involves accounting for various factors, including material costs, labor, machine operating costs, tool costs, overhead, and other related expenses.
Symbol: Cpr
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cost of a Tool
Cost of a tool is a multifaceted consideration that includes the initial purchase price, maintenance costs, tool life, and the impact on overall production costs.
Symbol: Ct
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Machining Time
Machining time refers to the total time required to complete a specific machining operation on a workpiece.
Symbol: tm
Measurement: TimeUnit: min
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Number of Tools Used
The Number of Tools Used is the total number of tools used for manufacturing a batch of products.
Symbol: Nt
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Time to Change One Tool
Time to change one tool often referred to as tool change time, includes the duration taken to remove the used tool and install a new one.
Symbol: tc
Measurement: TimeUnit: min
Note: Value should be greater than 0.