The different steps involved in process planning are: 1. Preparation of Working Drawing 2. Make or Buy Decision 3. Process Selection 4. Machine Capacity 5. Process and Equipment Selection Procedure 6. Selection of Material, Jigs, etc. 7. Preparation of Documents. Step # 1. Preparation of Working Drawing: A product is depicted by its drawing. A working drawing is a document [...]
This article throws light upon the the three main types of allowances provided to workers. The types are: 1. Process Allowances 2. Personal and Rest Allowances 3. Special Allowances Type # 1. Process Allowances: They are meant to compensate workers for the enforced idleness due to the character or nature of a process or an operation. If the idleness would [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the duties and organisation of maintenance department. Duties or Functions of Maintenance Department: (A) Inspection: (1) Inspection is concerned with the routine schedule checks of the plant facilities to examine their condition and to check for needed repairs. (2) Inspections ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment and machinery. (3) Frequency [...]