Question: For a single - shift working in a particular turning operation, the cost of the labor and machine time in resetting a cutting edge is

For a single-shift working in a particular turning operation, the cost of the labor and machine time in resetting a cutting edge is $0.50,the cost of each throwaway insert having four cutting edges is $2.00,and the depreciation of the insert holder per insert is $0.08.The initial cost of the lathe was $30,000,which is amortized for 5years. Machine running costs including labor and overhead but neglecting depreciation are estimated at $15.00/h.If the Taylor tool-life index for the carbide inserts is 0.25,calculate, for minimum-cost conditions, the tool life, in seconds (s),and cutting speed, in meters per second (m/s),if the machine is to be used on a: a.Single-shift, 40hr/wk basis
b.Double-shift, 80hr/wk basis
Assuming 50working weeks per year, a cutting speed of 7.6m/s,for 60s tool life and a nonproductive time for loading and unloading a component of 3mm.

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