The dial indexing machine of Problem 16.2 experiences a breakdown frequency of 0.06 stops/cycle. The average downtime

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The dial indexing machine of Problem 16.2 experiences a breakdown frequency of 0.06 stops/cycle. The average downtime per breakdown is 3.5 min. Determine
(a) Average production rate in pc/hr and
(b) Line efficiency.
Problem 16.2
A Geneva with six slots is used to operate the worktable of a dial-indexing machine. The slowest workstation on the dial-indexing machine has an operation time of 2.5 sec, so the table must be in a dwell position for this length of time.
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