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Improving Cycle Time Using Value Stream Mapping in Foundry
Abstract: As competition between manufacturing industries tightens every day, there is need for continual improvement of process to increase productivity. Thus, there is urgency to improve the productivity of firms to sustain in global competitive market. There are wide ranges of opportunities in which one can enhance satisfaction growth of the firm. Reducing lead time by eliminating waste and thereby improving cycle time of a process is one of the areas …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Effect of Cycle Time Lengths on the Performance of Aerobic SBR Treating Tannery Wastewater
Abstract: AbstractTannery industry generates significant quantities of wastewater which contains high organic matter, nitrogen, and chromium which needs to be treated before discharged into receiving water bodies. The aim of this study is to characterize tannery wastewater and to investigate the effect of cycle time length on performance of aerobic sequencing batch reactor (SBR) for treating a high load tannery wastewater. In this experimental study, an aerobic biological SBR with 50m3 …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 36–46 Read article
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Study of the Effect of Cycle Time of Plasma Nitriding on the Service Life of AISI H-13 Tool Steel Die
Abstract: AISI H-13 tool steel is widely used as a hot-forging die for various automotive components. Usually, to increase the die life, the dies are subjected to additional surface treatment process such as carburizing, gas nitriding, salt bath nitriding, plasma nitriding, etc. The case depth is an important parameter in surface treatment process. In this work, AISI H-13 tool steel hot-forging dies are subjected to plasma nitriding. The nitriding time cycles …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 169–177 Read article
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Redesigning the Pump Assembly Layout to Enhance the Productivity
Abstract: This paper discusses the productivity improvement in pump layout. The whole paper deal with the causes for higher cycle time in the production of pump and developing the efficient and effective layout. To accomplish the goal, analyse the cycle time of all work stations by the help of stop watch, with the help of the assembly worker and stop watch the data is collected. The cycle time graph are drawn …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Hybridization Method for Injection Moulding Process, Optimization with Melting Temperature Parameters
Abstract: Due to the production of plastic products with complex shapes, the plastic injection moulding manufacturing method has recently received a lot of attention. In order to improve manufacturing performance, the cycle time for the injection moulding process has been reduced, the defect known as dimensional warpage that results from temperature differences inside the mould has been reduced, and the mechanical tensile strength of the material has been increased so that …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 337–345 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of Line Balancing Issues in Automotive Fuel Tank Bracket Production
Abstract: Assembly line balancing is a manufacturing technique aimed at determining the anticipated production rate for manufacturing a specific product within a defined timeframe. Six Sigma, a profit-maximizing method, focuses on achieving consumer satisfaction. Reducing cycle time has become crucial to enhance production rates and meet client expectations. Assembly lines play a pivotal role in industrial production as efficient flow-line systems. Although building or redesigning assembly lines requires significant capital investment, …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Experimental Analysis Of Line Balancing Issues In Automovite Fuel Tank Bracket Production
Abstract: Assembly line balancing is a manufacturing technique aimed at determining the anticipated production rate for manufacturing a specific product within a defined timeframe. Six Sigma, a profit-maximizing method, focuses on achieving consumer satisfaction. Reducing cycle time has become crucial to enhance production rates and meet client expectations. Assembly lines play a pivotal role in industrial production as efficient flow-line systems. Although building or redesigning assembly lines requires significant capital investment, …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications Read article
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IoT Enabled Production Scheduling
Abstract: In the world of high competition between various firms; it is important that firms plan their production in advance. This will help them maximize the use of available resource and facilities. Production scheduling discusses the process of assigning an order to machines considering the total time available, required time, type of order and to arrange these orders in such way that machine idle time is minimized. By legitimate planning, firms …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Productivity Improvement of CNC Machines Using Automatic Loading and Unloading System
Abstract: Industries are a major part of life since the industrial revolution, but industries of recent times are finding peculiar ways of being in the hard-fought competition. The new revolution must be the extensive usage of computer numerical control machines for high productivity with same quality, or sometimes, better. But these CNC machines also have few problems which have to be dealt with. One of the major problems is loading and …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Process Mapping and Bottleneck Analysis of the Wellness Provider Deployment Cycle
Abstract: This Study focuses on understanding how a wellness service provider company currently manages the process of assigning wellness professionals—such as fitness trainers, doctors, and mental health experts—to corporate clients, and where delays tend to occur within that process. As the organization follows an aggregator-based service model, it works with a wide network of freelance professionals spread across multiple cities. While this approach allows flexibility and rapid expansion, it also makes …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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A Review on Modification in PST Adaptor Plate Fixture for Improvement in the Productivity
Abstract: PST (Power steering) is a solid plate is used in 100 HP tractor as hydrostatic manifold as a mechanism of clutch, brake & forward reverse system. so PST adaptor plate has a Fixture is used a work holding device used in a production and machining in industries, a device fixed to the work table of a machine and locate the work in an exact position relative to the cutting tool. …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 8–18 Read article
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Lead Time Reduction in Pipe Manufacturing: An Application of Value Stream Maps and 5S
Abstract: The pipe manufacturing industry has a considerable effect on the economic growth of a country. In this competitive scenario, manufacturing industries receive immense pressure for providing high-quality products at affordable cost, and on-time delivery. This paper aims to reduce lead times in a small-scale pipe industry plant by the application of the Value Stream Mapping (VSM) technique. The products of the plant are Resin Polyvinyl Chloride (RPVC) pipes, RPVC suction …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 14, 2023 Read article
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Optimization of Machining Parameters for Minimum Surface Roughness Indicators during the Turning of AISI 316 L Stainless Steel
Abstract: Turning is the most common process associated with the production of cylindrical shapes because of its simplicity, rapidity and economy. However, it is one of the most complex cutting processes. Turning is considered to be a complementary process of other more important processes, and yet 70% of the generated chip comes from this cutting technique. Quality plays important role in manufacturing industry. In on-line quality control, controller is provided with …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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A Review on Implementation of Lean Manufacturing in Maize Grinding Mill Assembly Line
Abstract: At present scenario, lean manufacturing has become a worldwide phenomenon. It is quite successful in drawing the attention of companies of all sizes. A large number of organizations are following the lean technologies and experiencing vast improvements in quality, production, customer service and profitability. Lean manufacturing is a systematic approach to identify and eliminate the waste through continuous improvement. The manufacturing industry in India must also look to leverage its …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Optimization of Process Parameters for ABS, Nylon, Polypropylene Material in Injection Molding Using Taguchi Method
Abstract: The process of plastic injection molding (IMP) itself is a multifarious of time, temperature and pressure variables with a profusion of manufacturing defects that can occur without upright fusion of processing parameters and design components. Ascertaining the reform foremost process parameter settings commentative dominates productivity, quality, and costs of production in the plastic injection molding industry. Most plastic injection molding industries are using trial-and-error method/approximation method, based on experience of …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Optimization of Production Processes to Minimize Waste and Improve Efficiency in Automobile Servicing Plant Using Lean Six Sigma
Abstract: This study focuses on optimizing production processes within an automobile servicing plant to minimize waste and enhance efficiency through the application of lean six sigma (LSS) methodologies. Utilizing a case study approach, the research addresses real-time challenges related to productivity and waste reduction. Data collection involves assessing machine functionality metrics, material and labor flow at various stages of the servicing process. The optimization strategy integrates lean tools including value stream …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Production Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 47–63 Read article
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Implementation & Performance Analysis of Rehabilitated Cyclic Scheduling Algorithms for Real Time Systems using TORSCHE & True Time Kernel
Abstract: This paper focuses to implement novel cyclic scheduling algorithm for the various uses in Real Time system(s). We had used TORSCHE Toolbox and true time kernel simulator for generating the accepted results. The major design issues are less response time, real time constraints and No Deadline misses. As cyclic scheduling algorithm is very popular among all fixed real time scheduling algorithms and have wide application(s)and scope in Real time Embedded …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Parametric Study of a Solar Heat Driven Silica Gel–Water Paired Adsorption Chiller
Abstract: Heat driven sorption based cooling systems are gaining interest as they are environmentally friendly and have the potential to save precious fossil fuel resources. Low grade thermal sources like solar or waste heat can run a silica gel-water paired adsorption chiller to generate chilled water below 10°C. However, the performance of the adsorption chillers is poor when compared to vapour absorption or vapour compression based cooling systems. An effort has …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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Development and Evaluation of Neural Network Model for Incident Detection on Urban Arterials using Simulated Database
Abstract: Incident detection in urban arterial situation is more difficult than the similar job in freeway situation because of the presence of traffic signals and other intersections with associated recurrent queue. Most of the earlier automatic incident detection algorithms address mainly freeway situation. This study aims at development, calibration, validation and testing of an ANN model for incident detection in Kuala Lumpur (KL) arterials using simulated incident database. Database for the …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Manufacturing Process Optimization by using New Cutting Method in Turning Centre
Abstract: Abstract: The paper is about the effects from a new cutting method. The constant depth of cut is commonly used in a turning centre for machining purpose. The new method has gradually increasing depth of cut nearer to the chuck of the machine. The workpiece is divided into sections and different depths of cuts are given at the sections. By using this method, the overall cut length decreases, the cycle …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 7–11 Read article