Cycle time is the total duration required to complete one cycle of a manufacturing process.
In manufacturing, cycle time is crucial for understanding the efficiency of production processes. It encompasses both processing time and any associated wait times within a cycle. Reducing cycle time can lead to increased productivity and lower operational costs in a manufacturing setting.
In automotive assembly lines, a cycle time of 60 seconds per station is maintained to ensure a consistent output of vehicles.
Cycle time is crucial in assembly lines where synchronization of different manufacturing steps is required to maintain steady production flow.
An electronics manufacturing facility achieved a cycle time of 30 minutes per batch in a PCB (printed circuit board) production process by optimizing machine operations and reducing downtime.
Cycle time is used to evaluate and improve the manufacturing efficiency of electronic components through lean manufacturing techniques.