KEVOS® WORKOS · Manufacturing
Machine Load
How heavily loaded is this machine?
Compares the machine hours needed for demand with the hours available.
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How this tool works
Inputs, units and where to find them
| Input | Unit | Typical source |
|---|---|---|
| Demand / period | units | Units required in the period |
| Cycle time | min/unit | Cycle time per unit on this machine |
| Available machine hours | hr | Scheduled machine hours in the period |
| Efficiency | % | Demonstrated machine efficiency |
Method and formulas
- Required hours = demand × cycle ÷ 60 ÷ efficiency
- Utilisation = required ÷ available
Limitations
- Set-up time must be in cycle time or efficiency
- One part number at a time
Typical uses
- Monthly loading checks
- Deciding whether to move work between machines
Who it is for
- Planners
- Production managers
What you get
- AVAILABLE, TIGHT or OVERLOADED
- Required hours, utilisation and buffer
Interpreting the result
- Add the load of all parts sharing the machine
WORKOS tools are screening and decision-support utilities. Verify important financial, engineering, safety, legal or operational decisions using appropriate professional standards and your organisation’s approved data.
