Motion and Time Study for A Lathe Machine Under Varying Light Intensities
Main Article Content
Abstract
For creating a conducive working condition in an industrial production center, sufficient and well-balanced
illumination levels are essentially required. A variety of visual tasks may be needed at various points involving different
activities. One of the important factors for the higher productivity and comfort levels of the workers is the quality and intensity
of the illumination provided at the workplace. Safety and morale of the workers are improved, especially near rotating
machines. To create a safe environment and security at the industrial workplaces balanced brightness ratios, glare control or
strobe effect should be considered. With the provision of sufficient lightning, an industrial unit can increase productivity by
10% to 50% and reduce errors by 30% to 60%.
A motion and time study was conducted for a lathe machine, in a busy workshop engaged in producing a standard job on a
mass scale. Several sets of observations were taken under varying illumination levels (natural and artificial lighting combined).
It has been observed that a certain range of light intensity is required for optimum output if other conditions remain the same.
There is a considerable reduction in productivity if the light intensity is less or more than this standard range. The reduction is
higher at lower ranges than the reduction in higher ranges of illumination.
Downloads
Metrics
Article Details
You are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially.
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
- The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Under the following terms:
- Attribution — You must give appropriate credit , provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made . You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
- No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.
Notices:
You do not have to comply with the license for elements of the material in the public domain or where your use is permitted by an applicable exception or limitation .
No warranties are given. The license may not give you all of the permissions necessary for your intended use. For example, other rights such as publicity, privacy, or moral rights may limit how you use the material.
