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Mini-MOST® - PT12
3 Days
Mini-MOST® was designed to measure highly repetitive operations of short duration - typically 5 to 10 seconds. These operations will also have virtually no variation from cycle to cycle. Usually these operations are associated with high volume production. Measurement, therefore, requires a more precise definition than does
Basic-MOST®.
As with Basic-MOST®, the technique analyses work through the movement of objects. Only two motion sequences are used and these take the same format as the "General" and "Controlled" moves. The application of the motion sequences, however, is different. Due to the more precise method definition required, each hand is analysed separately. Any oberlapping motions are notated by "ring out" as well as through a coding system. The other main difference from Basic-MOST® is that the index multiplier is 1 instead of 10. So an index 10 has a value in Mini-MOST® of 10 not 100 as
Basic-MOST®.
Other key differences are:-
1. Action distances are measured and do not exceed 2 steps.
2. The Choices of both "Gain Control" and "Place" within the "General Move" are greatly
enhanced. For example, within "Gain Control" consideration has to be given to whether the
object is lying by itself or jumbled. If jumbled, the size of the objects have to be considered
when placing a part.
3. The detailed approach is continued when using the "Controlled Move" sequence. Again, the
length of the "Move Controlled" must be measured. In cranking, the crank diameter will affect
choice of index. In "alignment" a greater number of precise factors are considered.
In Summary, careful consideration should be given when considering the use of Mini-MOST®
because it related to a precise method. Benefits will only accrue if the method is tightly
controlled and if quantities are high enough to warrant the investment in analysis time.
Who Should Attend
Delegates to be trainied in Mini-MOST® should have
successfully completed a Basic-MOST® Course.
Programme: Day 1
Introduction and Theory
General Move Sequence
Controlled Move Sequence
Practical Exercises
Day 2
Combination and Simultaneous Motions
Practical Exercises
Day 3
Practical Exercises
Examination