A die-casting machine produces 75 pcs (parts) of engine piston in a batch process. Cost rate of labor =AED30mr and applicable labor overhead of 37 s - Cost rate of the Die-casting machine including the equipment overhead = AED 37/hr - Cost of liquid metal including foundry expenses = AtD 12/pc - The cost of die (tooling) = AED 71,000 and is expected to last for 104,000pcs. - Time to set up the machine and dies a 22 mini. - Time for loading and handing =3 min/ppc - The time of actual casting =2 min/pc Determine for this casting process the following: (a) Cycle time.
C=3+/2
Q=75
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