Amortized Years
Amortized years refers to the expected lifespan or durability of a machine tool or equipment, factoring in its cost over that lifespan.
Symbol: y
Measurement: TimeUnit: Year
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Factor to allow for Machining
Factor to allow for machining refers to a multiplier applied to the dimensions of a workpiece or a component's design to accommodate the material removal and finishing processes during machining.
Symbol: Km
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Constant for Tool Type(e)
Constant for Tool Type(e) refers to a numerical value or coefficient used in formulas or calculations to represent specific characteristics or properties of a particular type of cutting tool.
Symbol: e
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Initial Work Piece Weight
Initial work piece weight refers to the weight of the raw material or stock material before any machining operations are performed on it.
Symbol: W
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Constant for Tool Type(f)
Constant for tool type(f) represents a coefficient or numerical value associated with specific characteristics or properties of a particular type of cutting tool.
Symbol: f
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Total Rate Machining and Operator
Total rate machining and operator refers to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the machining process.
Symbol: r
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Factor to allow for Operator
Factor to allow for operator refers to an adjustment or consideration made in machining processes to accommodate the involvement of human operators.
Symbol: Ko
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Direct Labor Rate
Direct labor rate refers to the cost incurred by a manufacturing company for the labor directly involved in the machining process.
Symbol: Rd
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Number of Shifts
Number of shifts refers to the number of work shifts or periods during which metal machining operations are conducted within a given timeframe, usually a day or a week.
Symbol: N
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.