Total Tool Cost
Total tool cost involves accounting for the purchase price of the tools, their usage rates, and any costs associated with their maintenance and replacement.
Symbol: t
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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.
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: min
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.