Question: Question 1: You are analyzing a workstation with one worker and multiple identical machines producing a single part type. The machine operation of a part

Question 1: You are analyzing a workstation with

Question 1: You are analyzing a workstation with one worker and multiple identical machines producing a single part type. The machine operation of a part takes 45 minutes. Unprocessed work parts are loaded to the machine and finished work parts are unloaded from the machine by the worker. Loading takes 5 minutes and unloading takes 3 minutes. The worker inspects the completed work part after unloading for irregularities and prepares the new work part for the next cycle. Inspection takes 5 minutes and preparation takes 4 minutes. Machine processing is automatic and does not need worker supervision. While the machine is being loaded or unloaded it can not process any other part and must remain idle. Inspection and preparation does not occupy the machine are done by the worker one at a time. a) For a workstation with n=3 machines, calculate the Cycle Time (min/p), worker idle time (min/cycle), machine idle time (min/cycle), and the production rate capacity (p/hr). b) For a workstation with n=4 machines, calculate the Cycle Time (min/p), worker idle time (min/cycle), machine idle time (min/cycle), and the production rate capacity (p/hr). c) For a workstation with n=6 machines, calculate the Cycle Time (min/p), worker idle time (min/cycle), machine idle time (min/cycle), and the production rate capacity (p/hr)

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