Man-Machine Chart

Timeline showing operator and machine activity to reveal waiting and opportunities for better work combination.

Examples

01The man-machine chart shows that the operator waits 40 seconds during each 90-second machining cycle.
02The team uses the man-machine chart to check whether one operator can unload, check and load two machines within takt.
03After the change, the man-machine chart shows the operator busy 85 % of the cycle and output per operator up by 60 %.