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Costimator®

STANDARDS HANDBOOK
PRACTICAL LABOR AND MACHINE TIME STANDARDS
FOR MANUFACTURING COST ESTIMATING

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Costimator Standards Handbook

Introduction

This manual contains more than 800 machine and piece


handling standards, including standards for gaging and material
handling elements. This represents more than 500 additional
standards than the prior version.

These are averaged standards with no efficiency ratings applied.


They represent a compilation of some of the collected standards
in use today by Costimator users.

There are three sections in this manual. The first section lists
the time elements in hours, minutes and seconds. The second
explains the derivation of each standard and what is contained in
it. The third section is a listing of compiled standards for 60
generic machine groups.

Acknowledgment
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MTI Systems, Inc. wishes to thank all of our Costimator
customers for their input toward the completion of this handbook.
Without their dedication, this book would not have been possible.
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Table of Contents

Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Comments Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Master Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Gage Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Material Handling Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Master Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Gage Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Material Handling Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Department Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128


Assembly.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Boremill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Broach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Cam Cutter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Centerless Grind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Chemical Machining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
CNC Lathes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Deburr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Drilling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Engine Lathe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Engraving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Flamecut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Forging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Gearshape.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Grinding.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Heat Treat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
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Hobbing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Hone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Horz Mill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
ID Grinding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Jig Borer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Jig Grinder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Lap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Lathe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Machining Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Milling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
OD Grinding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Paint Booth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Pipe Bend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Plane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Plating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Polish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Press. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Radial Drill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Sawing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Screw Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Shear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Sheet Metal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Shipping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Stamping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Steam Clean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Stores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Straightening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Threadmill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
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Tool Room.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189


Tracer Lathe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Tracer Mill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Tube Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Tumbling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Turret Lathe.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Universal Grinder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Universal Miller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Vertical Mill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Vertical Turret Lathe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Vibratory Relieve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Welding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
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Standards
Comments Line

The standard times shown are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the right
of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Every standard shown has a comments line with it. The comments briefly
describe the type and nature of that particular standard. For example:

WIPE CHUCK Wipe chuck out with rag

Origination of each standard is discussed in section 2.0

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Master Standards

The standard times shown are “rounded” to the nearest four places of the decimal point.
Eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Acorn Table Clamp Clamp Fixture To Acorn Table 0.4500 27.0000 1620
Adapter, Install/Rem Arbor Install And Remove Arbor Press 0.0044 0.2667 16
Adapter, Install/Rem Horz Bolt Install And Remove Bolt 0.0219 1.3167 79
Adapter, Install/Rem Bolt Vert Install In And Remove Mill 0.0433 2.6000 156
Adapter, Loosen Loosen By Tapping End 0.0014 0.0833 5

Adapter, Position Position In Spindle 0.0011 0.0667 4


Adjust Rods Time Per Stop Rod 0.0125 0.7500 45
Adjust Wrench Open/Close Adjustable Wrench 0.0017 0.1000 6
Air Blast Clean Or Clear Work Area 0.0014 0.0833 5
Align To Drill Align Piece To Drill 0.0019 0.1167 7

Align To Pointer Align Piece To Pointer 0.0033 0.2000 12


Aluminum, Cut Cut With Disc 0.0150 0.9000 54
Amperage Set Set Proper Amperage Setting 0.0056 0.3333 20
Angle, Set Set One Degree On Grind Head 0.0133 0.8000 48
Angle, Set, Cut Off Set On Cut Off Mitering Att 0.0022 0.1333 8

Arbor Collar, Remove & Place Remove & Place Arbor Collar 0.0108 0.6500 39
Arbor Nut Loosen Get Wrench And Loosen Nut 0.0014 0.0833 5
Arbor, Load Load Part On & Off Arbor 0.0033 0.2000 12
Arc, Break Break And Move To Next Weld 0.0028 0.1667 10
Arc, Check Pick Up Electrode & Check Arc 0.0019 0.1167 7

Area, Mop Mop With Damp Mop 0.0036 0.2167 13


Arm, Crank Crank In Or Out 0.0022 0.1333 8
Armature, Check & Straighten Check & Straighten 0.0778 4.6667 280
Assembly, Remove Connector Remove From Connector 0.0014 0.0833 5
Assembly, Remove From Box Remove From Box 0.0014 0.0833 5

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Attachment, Assemble to Gear Assemble To Gear 0.0342 2.0500 123


Attachment, Reposition Reposition Band Saw 0.0008 0.0500 3
Attachment, Set Set 0.0136 0.8167 49
Axis, Dial Dial Indicate, Longitudinal 0.0406 2.4333 146
Axis, Dial, Indicate Dial Indicate, Vertical 0.1267 7.6000 456

Back Gauge, Reset Reset Back Gauge On Press 0.0050 0.3000 18


Back Gauge Set Set Back Gauge Per Bend 0.0100 0.6000 36
Backrest, Support Pos & Away Backrest Support 0.0033 0.2000 12
Baffle, Get & Return Get And Return 0.0058 0.3500 21
Bag Part Bag & Fill 0.0069 0.4167 25

Bag, Open Open And Place Object In Bag 0.0008 0.0500 3


Balancer, Set Up Set Up 0.1333 8.0000 480
Balancer, Ujp Gisholt Ujp, Calibrate 0.0889 5.3333 320
Band, Lock Install And Crimp, Air Cable 0.0306 1.8333 110
Bar Clamp Bar-type Clamp With 2 Bolts 0.0125 0.7500 45

Bar, Install & Remove Install And Remove 0.0019 0.1167 7


Bar, Install/Adjust Install In, Adjust 0.0122 0.7333 44
Bar, Pinch Use 0.0083 0.5000 30
Bar, Position/Adapter Pos & Engage In Adapter 0.0008 0.0500 3
Bar, Tighten/Loosen Tighten Or Loosen 0.0011 0.0667 4

Base, Move Move Internal Grinder 0.0019 0.1167 7


Basket, Hand Load Hand Load Each Part In Basket 0.0011 0.0667 4
Basket, Hang Hang On Suspension Bar 0.0011 0.0667 4
Basket, Remove Bar Remove From Suspension Bar 0.0014 0.0833 5
Batteries, Test & Replace Test And Replace 6 Batteries 0.1028 6.1667 370

Bead Crimp Light Wall Tubing Only 0.0083 0.5000 30


Beading, Cut Cut One Pc. On Beading Cutter 0.0008 0.0500 3
Bearing, Assemble Install Into Assembly 0.0125 0.7500 45
Bearing, Install Install Into Race 0.0028 0.1667 10
Bearing, Lube Lubricate 0.0028 0.1667 10

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Bearing, Press Out Press Out 0.0131 0.7833 47


Bearing, Remove Remove 0.0031 0.1833 11
Bearing, Remove Gear Remove 0.0153 0.9167 55
Bearing, Small, Fit Check Fit To Housing 0.0064 0.3833 23
Bearings, Motor Check Fit To Cap & Housing 0.0083 0.5000 30

Bearings, Unfasten Unfasten And Set On Bottom 0.0058 0.3500 21


Belt, Mount Mount And Remove 0.0022 0.1333 8
Belt, Pulley Change Change Step Cone Pulley Belt 0.0333 2.0000 120
Belt, Slip Slip On Or Off Pulley 0.0017 0.1000 6
Bench Plate Wipe Wipe Bench Plate To Lay-out 0.0039 0.2333 14

Bend To Scribe Bend Metal To Scribed Line 0.0042 0.2500 15


Blade, Change Change 0.0089 0.5333 32
Blade, Cut Cut With Hand Metal Shears 0.0017 0.1000 6
Blade, Install Install On Or Remove Grinder 0.0072 0.4333 26
Blade, Position Position On Two Rollers 0.0056 0.3333 20

Blade, Raise/Lower Raise Or Lower For Cutting 0.0067 0.4000 24


Blade, Saw, Rem & Replace Remove And Replace 0.0117 0.7000 42
Blade, Gen, Rem & Replace Rem & Replace Power Saw 0.0061 0.3667 22
Blade, Reposition Reposition 180 Degrees Arbor 0.0011 0.0667 4
Blade, Set To Work/Hacksaw Set To Work Power Hacksaw 0.0008 0.0500 3

Blades, Dado, Remove Dado Blades, Remove 0.0014 0.0833 5


Blast Clean, Prepare Prepare Part 0.0217 1.3000 78
Block Remove From Vise Remove Block From Vise 0.0044 0.2667 16
Block, Adjust Adjust 0.0019 0.1167 7
Block, Position Turret Lathe Position, Turret Lathe 0.0014 0.0833 5

Block, Stop, Indicate Position Indicate Stop Block In Position 0.0500 3.0000 180
Blocks, Assy & Disassemble Assy & Disassy Gauge Blocks 0.0056 0.3333 20
Blue Work Blue Surface Of Work 0.0033 0.2000 12
Blue, Remove Clean Bluing Of Part 0.0083 0.5000 30
Bolt & Nut Assy Nut To Bolt & Tighten Par 0.0033 0.2000 12

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Bolt & Washer Clamp Part With Washer & Bolt 0.0028 0.1667 10
Bolt Circle Set Set Bolt Circle 0.0097 0.5833 35
Bolt, Blind Tighten Blind Bolt 0.0069 0.4167 25
Bolt, Cut Cut With Bolt Cutter 0.0025 0.1500 9
Booth, Enter Enter/exit 0.0039 0.2333 14

Bore Bar Adjust Adjust Bore Bar Dial To Size 0.0039 0.2333 14
Bore Bar Insert Insert Bore Bar In Turret 0.0206 1.2333 74
Box Wrench, Position Position & Away 0.0014 0.0833 5
Box Wrench, Tighten<3/4 Tighten Nut With Box Wrench 0.0019 0.1167 7
Box Wrench, Tighten>3/4 Tighten Nut With Box Wrench 0.0028 0.1667 10

Bracket, Place & Remove Place On And Rem From Mach 0.0025 0.1500 9
Bridge, Set Up & Dismantle Set Up And Dismantle 0.0097 0.5833 35
Brush Chips Lg. Brush Large Chips Away 0.0042 0.2500 15
Brush Chips Sm. Brush Small Chips Away 0.0019 0.1167 7
Brush, Clean w/Solvent Clean In Solvent 0.0019 0.1167 7

Brush, Dip Dip 0.0006 0.0333 2


Bundle Open Open Bundle Of Strip Stock Mt 0.0167 1.0000 60
Burr Hole, Hand Burr Hole In Hand 0.0028 0.1667 10
Burr Hole, Mach Burr Hole In Machine 0.0019 0.1167 7
Burr, Inch Burr Time Per Linear Inch 0.0033 0.2000 12

Bush, Assemble Assemble Bushing In Hole 0.0019 0.1167 7


Bush, Change Chg Bushing Size, Same Hole 0.0014 0.0833 5
Bush, Drill Position Drill In To Bushing 0.0006 0.0333 2
Bush, Guide, Key Broach Guide Key Broach In Bushing 0.0017 0.1000 6
Bush, Move Next Hole Move Bushing To Next Hole 0.0014 0.0833 5

Bushing, Install Install Requires Chilling Before 0.0228 1.3667 82


Bushing, Obtain Obtain Install And Remove 0.0019 0.1167 7
Bushing, Remove Remove With Screw Puller 0.0336 2.0167 121
C, Washer Tighten Tighten C-Washer 0.0042 0.2500 15
Cable Tie Time For Plastic Tie 0.0008 0.0500 3

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Cable, Assemble & Install Assemble And Install To Panel 0.0556 3.3333 200
Cable, Bond Bonding Cut 0.0100 0.6000 36
Cable, Connect Connect One End To Fitting 0.0050 0.3000 18
Cable, Cut &Terminate Cut And Terminate 0.0200 1.2000 72
Cable, Disconnect Disconnect 0.0008 0.0500 3

Cable, Disconnect/Remove Disconnect/Remove 0.0083 0.5000 30


Cable, Install Threaded Cap Install With Threaded Cap 0.0267 1.6000 96
Cable, Lube & Insert Lubricate And Insert In Plug 0.0056 0.3333 20
Cable, Manufacturing Mark Manufacturing Mark Sleeving 0.0042 0.2500 15
Cable, Remove/Return Rem From & Return To Case 0.0008 0.0500 3

Cable, Replace Stamp Block Replace Stamping Block 0.0133 0.8000 48


Calculate Time For Each Calculation 0.0250 1.5000 90
Caliper, Adjust Adjust Sliding Head, 4 Inches 0.0008 0.0500 3
Cam Lock Time Per Cam Lock In Fixture 0.0011 0.0667 4
Cam, Adjust Adjust Cam With Wrench 0.0033 0.2000 12

Cap & Hand, Remove Remove From Connector 0.0011 0.0667 4


Cap Plug Assy Cap Plug Into Tube End 0.0008 0.0500 3
Cap, Remove & Install Remove And Install 0.0075 0.4500 27
Carbon Pile Replace 0.0639 3.8333 230
Carriage, Adjust Height Adjust Height Of Saw 0.0019 0.1167 7

Carriage, Lock & Unlock Lock And Unlock 0.0031 0.1833 11


Carriage, Move 6 In. Hand Move Six Inches By Hand 0.0008 0.0500 3
Carriage, Position Position Turret Or Carriage 0.0025 0.1500 9
Center Drill Part Ctr Drill Away Frm Mach-1 End 0.0139 0.8333 50
Center Rest, Adjust Adjust Center Rest Support 0.0042 0.2500 15

Center, Clean & Lube Clean And Lubricate 0.0050 0.3000 18


Center, Cut Turn In And Cut 0.0022 0.1333 8
Center, Install/Remove Install In And Remove 0.0047 0.2833 17
Center, K.O. Dividing Head Knock Out Of Dividing Head 0.0042 0.2500 15
Center, K.O. Spindle Knock Out Of Spindle w/Bar 0.0042 0.2500 15

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Center, Mount Mount Part Between Centers 0.0036 0.2167 13


Center, Place Dividing Head Place In Dividing Head 0.0050 0.3000 18
Chain Vise Lock/Unlock Part In Chain Vise 0.0011 0.0667 4
Change Gearing Rem/Replace Gear In Gearbox 0.0417 2.5000 150
Change Spd/Feed, Variable Chg Speed/Feed Var. Spd Box 0.0014 0.0833 5

Change Tool, Drill Chuck Change Tool In Drill Chuck 0.0036 0.2167 13
Change Tool, Magazine Change Tool In Tool Magazine 0.0039 0.2333 14
Change Tool, Spindle Change Tool In & Out Of Spindle 0.0042 0.2500 15
Chart Dim, Read Out Read Dim On Readout 0.0014 0.0833 5
Chaser, Remove/Install Die Remove From And Install In Die 0.0028 0.1667 10

Chassis, Turn Over Turn Over 0.0017 0.1000 6


Chips, Drill Flute Pick Chips Out Of Drill Flutes 0.0019 0.1167 7
Chips, Hole Pick Chips Out Of Hole 0.0042 0.2500 15
Chips, Remove 1In. Hole Rem From Hole Up To 1 Inch 0.0036 0.2167 13
Chuck Jaw, Remove Remove From Chuck 0.0014 0.0833 5

Chuck Guard Open Reach To Chuck And Open 0.0011 0.0667 4


Chuck Strain, Relieve Loosen Chuck Relieve Strain 0.0053 0.3167 19
Chuck, 2Jaw<50# Man. Chuck Part & Close Jaws 0.0050 0.3000 18
Chuck, 2Jaw>50# Man. Chuck Part & Close Jaws 0.0375 2.2500 135
Chuck, 3Jaw<50# Man. Chuck Part & Close Jaws 0.0056 0.3333 20

Chuck, 3Jaw>50# Man. Chuck Part & Close Jaws 0.0417 2.5000 150
Chuck, 4Jaw<50# Man. Chuck Part & Close Jaws 0.0097 0.5833 35
Chuck, 4Jaw>50# Man. Chuck Part & Close Jaws 0.0458 2.7500 165
Chuck, Auto<50# Air or Hydraulic Chuck 0.0014 0.0833 5
Chuck, Auto>50# Air or Hydraulic Chuck 0.0250 1.5000 90

Chuck, Manual Feed Stock Feed Stock Through Chuck 0.0028 0.1667 10
Clamp/Unclamp Sheet Clamp & Unclamp Sheet Metal 0.0053 0.3167 19
Clamp, Auto Air or Hydraulic Type Clamp 0.0008 0.0500 3
Clamp, C, Large Secure & Release 0.0056 0.3333 20
Clamp, C, Small Secure & Release 0.0028 0.1667 10

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Clamp, Install Install 0.0417 2.5000 150


Clamp, Jaws Insert Pipe In Jaws For Thread 0.0011 0.0667 4
Clamp, Loosen/Tighten Loosen And Tighten 0.0011 0.0667 4
Clamp, Position/Tighten Position And Tighten 0.0014 0.0833 5
Clamp, Remove Remove 0.0208 1.2500 75

Clamp, Strap Strap Type Clamp 0.0050 0.3000 18


Clamp, Swing Swing Type Clamp 0.0014 0.0833 5
Clamp, Tighten & Loosen Tighten And Loosen/Hold Bar 0.0017 0.1000 6
Clean Chips, Chuck Clean Chips In Chuck Jaws 0.0028 0.1667 10
Clean Tap<0.500 Retap Old Thread<0.500 Dia. 0.006 0.3333 20

Clean Tap>0.500 Retap Old Thread >1/2 Dia. 0.0100 0.6000 36


Cleaner, Load Load 0.0058 0.3500 21
Clip Nut Bolt & Clip Nut Assembly 0.0019 0.1167 7
Clip, A To S Assemble To Strap 0.0025 0.1500 9
Clip, Set Set To Desired Reading 0.0014 0.0833 5

Clutch, Engage Engage Power Hacksaw 0.0014 0.0833 5


Clutch, Engage & Disengage Engage And Disengage 0.0008 0.0500 3
Coat, Spray Spray (aerosol) 0.0014 0.0833 5
Collar, Assy/Disassemble Assy/Disassemble By Hand 0.0053 0.3167 19
Collar, Install Coax Install On Coaxial Cable 0.0306 1.8333 110

Collet Ext. Remove Remove Collet Extension 0.0022 0.1333 8


Collet Ld<3 lgt Ld<3 Long Part In Collet Chuck 0.0008 0.0500 3
Collet Ld>3 lgt Ld>3 Long Part In Collet Chuck 0.0014 0.0833 5
Collet, Install & Remove Install In And Remove 0.0186 1.1167 67
Column, Lock/Unlock Lock Or Unlock On Cincinnati 0.0025 0.1500 9

Component, Remove Remove 0.0008 0.0500 3


Connector, Remove Remove From Coaxial Cable 0.0086 0.5167 31
Control, Adjust Grind, Rotary Adjust Blanchard Rotary Grind 0.0008 0.0500 3
Control, Adjust Dial Adjust And Obtain Dial Reading 0.0017 0.1000 6
Control, Adjust Meter Adjust Zero Meter With Tool 0.0017 0.1000 6

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Control, Adjust, Grind, Surf Adjust Surface Grinder 0.0017 0.1000 6


Control, Adjust, Hacksaw Adjust Power Hacksaw 0.0017 0.1000 6
Control, Adj., Loosen&Tighten Adjust Loosen And Tighten 0.0033 0.2000 12
Control, Operate Operate With Pressure 0.0008 0.0500 3
Coolant On/Off Turn Coolant On or Off 0.0008 0.0500 3

Coolant, Adjust Flow Reach To Flow Control & Adj. 0.0011 0.0667 4
Coolant, Turn On Reach Out & Turn On Coolant 0.0008 0.0500 3
Cord Clip Light Duty Cables Only 0.0033 0.2000 12
Cord Cut w/Snips Cut Cord With Hand Snips 0.0008 0.0500 3
Cord Trim Trim Fillers After Rip 0.0019 0.1167 7

Cotter Pin Insert Pick Up & Insert Cotter Pin 0.0042 0.2500 15
Cover, Container, Remove Remove From Plastic Container 0.0008 0.0500 3
Cover, Motor, Remove Motor End Remove 0.0217 1.3000 78
Cover, Part, Remove Remove From Part 0.0008 0.0500 3
Cover, Remove & Replace Remove And Replace 0.0167 1.0000 60

Cover, Top, Install Install On Part 0.0011 0.0667 4


Crane, Waiting Time Waiting Time For Crane 0.0472 2.8333 170
Crank, Engage Engage On Splines 0.0008 0.0500 3
Cross Rail Raise/Lower Raise And Lower Cross Rail 0.0100 0.6000 36
Cross Slide, Move Move For Set Up 0.0017 0.1000 6

Cross Slide, Position Position Cross Slide 0.0028 0.1667 10


Cup, Screw Screw Down 0.0017 0.1000 6
Cut Depth, Adjust Adjust 0.0019 0.1167 7
Cutter Back & Advance Back Off & Adv. Gear Cutter 0.0083 0.5000 30
Cutter, Assemble Assemble 0.0011 0.0667 4

Cutter, Disassemble Disassemble From Adapter 0.0019 0.1167 7


Cutter, Install Install Into Slot Of Bar 0.0047 0.2833 17
Cutter, Mesh w/Gear Mesh Cutter w/Gear To Finish 0.0153 0.9167 55
Cutter, Move & Position Move And Position To Blades 0.0008 0.0500 3
Cutter, Place On Arbor Arbor Place On Arbor 0.0019 0.1167 7

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Cutter, Remove From Arbor Remove From Arbor 0.0008 0.0500 3


Cutter, Thurston Chuck, Rem Remove From Thurston Chuck 0.0011 0.0667 4
Cutting Oil, Tool Apply Cutting Oil To Tool 0.0006 0.0333 2
Cycle Dials, Weld Adjust Dials, Spot Weld 0.0019 0.1167 7
Cylinder, Connect Connect To Vacuum Machine 0.0150 0.9000 54

Dado, Place Place On Saw Shaft 0.0008 0.0500 3


Decal, Remove w/Tool Remove With Tool 0.0036 0.2167 13
Derust Part Derust Part w/Solvent & Wipe 0.0042 0.2500 15
Device, Position Grinder Position On Grinder 0.0014 0.0833 5
Dial, Back Off Back Off Part, Bring To Contact 0.0019 0.1167 7

Dial, Clean Clean With Cloth 0.0008 0.0500 3


Dial, Forward Dial Forward & Set To Dim 0.0028 0.1667 10
Dial, Remove & Replace Remove And Replace 0.0344 2.0667 124
Dial, Set Up Set Up And Dismantle To 0.0008 0.0500 3
Dial, Set, Radial Drill Set Radial Drill Press 0.0047 0.2833 17

Diamond, Approach Bring To Wheel 0.0017 0.1000 6


Diamond, Insert & Remove Insert In And Rem From Hold 0.0008 0.0500 3
Diamond, Set On Dresser Set On Radius Dresser 0.0014 0.0833 5
Diamonds, Insert & Remove Insert In And Rem From Drum 0.0058 0.3500 21
Die Metal Anodize Anodize Metal Die 0.3000 18.0000 1080

Die, Assemble Assy Part To Die & Release 0.0003 0.0167 1


Die, Clamp-Set/Remove Set Or Remove Clamp Die 0.0025 0.1500 9
Die, Disassemble Disassemble Part & Clear Die 0.0008 0.0500 3
Die, Install Install 0.0014 0.0833 5
Die, Invert Invert Or Rotate Part In Die 0.0003 0.0167 1

Die, Lock Part Lock Part In Die 0.0003 0.0167 1


Die, Stamp Set Set Up Stamping Die 0.0367 2.2000 132
Dimple Crimp Crimp Round Dimples Only 0.0097 0.5833 35
Dividing Head Index Time Per 15 Degrees 0.0008 0.0500 3
Document, Detach Detach From Item And Unroll 0.0017 0.1000 6

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Dog, Install Install On/Remove From Part 0.0081 0.4833 29


Dog, Move Move To New Position 0.0006 0.0333 2
Dog, On, Off Dog On & Off Work piece 0.0047 0.2833 17
Dog, Place Place On Part And Remove 0.0014 0.0833 5
Dolly Select Select Dolly For Ball Corner 0.2000 12.0000 720

Door, Close Close Sliding 0.0014 0.0833 5


Door, Remove Remove 0.0008 0.0500 3
Door, Tumbler Position Position On Tumbler 0.0008 0.0500 3
Dowel Pin, Align Part Dowel In, Line Holes 0.0047 0.2833 17
Draw Bar, Assy & Disassy Assemble To & Disassemble 0.0292 1.7500 105

Dresser, Install & Remove Install And Remove 0.0011 0.0667 4


Dresser, Lock/Unlock Lock Or Unlock Truing Device 0.0019 0.1167 7
Dresser, Remove Remove From Machine 0.0017 0.1000 6
Drift Key Position, Use & Away 0.0019 0.1167 7
Drill Chuck Key Position, Tighten & Away 0.0033 0.2000 12

Drill Head, Index Index Multiple Drill Head 0.0008 0.0500 3


Drill, Hand Pickup & Aside Hand Drill 0.0008 0.0500 3
Drive Pin Insert Spring & Groove Pin 0.0028 0.1667 10
Driver, Position Head Stock Position On Head Stock 0.0006 0.0333 2
Drop Light Position Get & Position Drop Light 0.0083 0.5000 30

Edge, Hammer & Chisel Chip Edge w/Hammer & Chisel 0.0236 1.4167 85
Emery Burr Per Inch Burr By Hand w/ Emery Paper 0.0006 0.0333 2
Emery, Place Place On Cleaning Rod 0.0033 0.2000 12
Emery, Remove Remove Strip Up To 27 Ins. 0.0017 0.1000 6
Emery, Tear Tear Off Used End 0.0008 0.0500 3

End-Play, Check Check 0.0583 3.5000 210


Eyelet Assembly Terminal Board Type Only 0.0011 0.0667 4
Feed Board Load Ld Strip Stock On Feed Board 0.0033 0.2000 12
Feed, Change 2 Levers Change 2 Levers 0.0017 0.1000 6
Feed, Change Carriage Change On Carriage 0.0011 0.0667 4

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Feed, Change Radial Drill Change Radial Drill Press 0.0025 0.1500 9
Feed, Change Shaper Change Shaper 0.0008 0.0500 3
Feed, Engage Engage Feed Mode 0.0008 0.0500 3
Feed, Engage & Disengage Engage Or Disengage 0.0008 0.0500 3
Feed, Reverse Change Direction of Feed 0.0006 0.0333 2

Feed, Table, Engage Engage Table Traverse 0.0011 0.0667 4


Fence, Install Saw Install On Table Saw 0.0031 0.1833 11
Fence, Pos Spindle Shaper Position On Spindle Of Shaper 0.0042 0.2500 15
Fence, Saw, Remove Remove From Table Saw 0.0039 0.2333 14
Ferrule, Ream By Hand Ream By Hand 0.0269 1.6167 97

Fiberglass, Examine Mark Examine, Sound And Mark 0.0267 1.6000 96


File, Break Corner File To Break Corner 0.0022 0.1333 8
Finger Tap To Seat Tap Part To Check Proper Seat 0.0014 0.0833 5
Fit Bush, Shrink Shrink Fit Bushing In Hole 0.0033 0.2000 12
Fitting, Clean Clean 0.0047 0.2833 17

Fitting, Grease Grease With Air Operated Gun 0.0008 0.0500 3


Fitting, Wrap Wrap With Wire 0.0033 0.2000 12
Fixture, Pin, Position Part Place Sheet Metal Part In Fixture 0.0006 0.0333 2
Fixture, Place & Remove Place On & Remove Arbor Press 0.0014 0.0833 5
Flange, Remove & Replace Remove And Replace 0.0014 0.0833 5

Flush Part Agitate & Flush 0.0014 0.0833 5


Flux Apply Apply Flux With Applicator 0.0008 0.0500 3
Flux Dip Dip Piece Or Wire In Flux 0.0008 0.0500 3
Flywheel, Turn Turn By Hand On Filer Of Auto 0.0031 0.1833 11
Follow Rest, Adjust Adjust To Work 0.0078 0.4667 28

Foot Pedal Foot Pedal To Activate Machine 0.0006 0.0333 2


Foot Stock, Adjust Adjust Foot Stock Support 0.0031 0.1833 11
Foot Stock, Move 12 Ins. Move 12 Inches 0.0011 0.0667 4
Gauge, Calibrate & Adjust Calibrate And Adjust 0.1444 8.6667 520
Gauge, Set Set Up To Use And Take Down 0.0086 0.5167 31

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Gauge, Set to Part Set To Part 0.0025 0.1500 9


Gauge, Set Up, Dismantle Set Up And Dismantle 0.0058 0.3500 21
Gauge, Set Up, Take Down Set Up To Take Down 0.0014 0.0833 5
Gauge, Set, Table Saw Set Table Saw 0.0011 0.0667 4
Gasket, Install Gasket, Install With Plug 0.0025 0.1500 9

Gear, Mesh, Adjust Adjust 0.0397 2.3833 143


Gear, Remove & Install Remove And Install 0.0278 1.6667 100
Glass, Focus Vernier Focus Over Vernier For Reading 0.0008 0.0500 3
Glass, Move Move Into Position And Aside 0.0014 0.0833 5
Glasses, On/Off Put On And Remove 0.0014 0.0833 5

Glue, Apply, Surface Apply With Brush To Surface 0.0056 0.3333 20


Goggles, On & Off Put On & Take Off Safe Goggle 0.0022 0.1333 8
Grease, Apply Apply To Small Bearing 0.0011 0.0667 4
Grease, Obtain Obtain From Container w/Stick 0.0008 0.0500 3
Grommet, Install From Bin Take Grommet Frm Bin & Install 0.0011 0.0667 4

Grommet, Install To Blanket Install In Sound Proof Blanket 0.0100 0.6000 36


Guard, Adjust Height Adjust Height 0.0017 0.1000 6
Guard, Remove/Replace Remove And Replace 0.0014 0.0833 5
Gun, Hand Fill Hand Operated Grease Fill 0.0203 1.2167 73
Gun, Replace Replace 0.0025 0.1500 9

Gun, Wipe Excess Wipe Excess Grease From Barrel 0.0008 0.0500 3
Hand Ream Burrs Ream To Clear Burrs Only 0.0014 0.0833 5
Hand Wheel Alignment Crank Wheel To Check Alignment 0.0200 1.2000 72
Hand Wheel, Adjust Adjust Hand Wheel Setting 0.0025 0.1500 9
Hands, Clean Clean By Dipping In Fluid 0.0039 0.2333 14

Hang Part On Hook Hang Part On Hook 0.0008 0.0500 3


Hardware, Vacuum Blast Vacuum Blast 0.1667 10.0000 600
Head Lamp, Setup Set Up To Heat Cure 0.0047 0.2833 17
Head Stock Center Adjust Adjust Head Stock Center 0.0022 0.1333 8
Head, Arm, Move Move In Or Out On Arm 0.0017 0.1000 6

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Head, Locate To Angle Locate To Angle 0.0022 0.1333 8


Head, Lock Lock Or Unlock On Arm 0.0011 0.0667 4
Head, Raise or Lower Raise Or Lower 0.0011 0.0667 4
Head, Reset Loosen Gibs, Adjust & Retighten 0.0075 0.4500 27
Heat Sink, Open/Close Open And Close 0.0003 0.0167 1

Helical, Insert Free Running Screw Lock 0.0019 0.1167 7


Helmet, On/Off Put On And Remove 0.0039 0.2333 14
Hexagon Turret Ret/Adv. Return & Adv. Hexagon Turret 0.0011 0.0667 4
Hinged Cover Open/Closed Open/Close Hinged Cover/Guard 0.0011 0.0667 4
Hob Align w/Keyway Align Hob With Keyway 0.0103 0.6167 37

Hob, Back Off & Advance Clear Hob & Advance Per Inch 0.0006 0.0333 2
Hob, Remove & Reposition Remove & Reposition Hob 0.0222 1.3333 80
Hold Down, Toetype Toetype Clamp/Pinch Part Down 0.0056 0.3333 20
Holder, Install/Remove Install On And Remove Hex 0.0028 0.1667 10
Hole, Align Align To Spindle 0.0564 3.3833 203

Hole, Lube Lube Hole For Ream Or Tap 0.0008 0.0500 3


Hole, Punch Kick Press 0.0042 0.2500 15
Honeycomb, Layout Layout And Prepare To Repair 0.0094 0.5667 34
Honeycomb, Preform Preform 0.0261 1.5667 94
Hook Chips, Large Clear Large Chips With Hook 0.0028 0.1667 10

Hook, Attach & Detach Attach And Detach To/From Item 0.0022 0.1333 8
Hook, Place In Part Place In Part S-Type Hook 0.0006 0.0333 2
Hook, Remove From Bar Remove From Suspension Bar 0.0011 0.0667 4
Hot Melt Gun Apply Time Per Inch 0.0014 0.0833 5
Housing, Cap, Seal Edges Seal Tin Mating Edges 0.0267 1.6000 96

Housing, Mating, Tin Tin Mating Edges 0.0100 0.6000 36


Housing, Unseal Unseal Gyro Motor 0.0694 4.1667 250
Hub Felts, Secure Hammer Hub Felts To Secure 0.0069 0.4167 25
Index, Turret Lathe Index, Turret Lathe 0.0011 0.0667 4
Index Fixt, Pin Index Time/Pin Change 0.0033 0.2000 12

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Index Lever, Pull Pull Locking Lever To Adv. Fixt. 0.0011 0.0667 4
Index Rot Table/15 Deg Index Time/15deg Rot Table 0.008 0.0500 3
Index Tool Changer Auto Index Time, Tool Changer 0.0022 0.1333 8
Indicate, Position Use To Check Position 0.0006 0.0333 2
Indicator, Adjust Adjust To Work 0.0019 0.1167 7

Indicator, Assemble Assemble To Height Gauge 0.0042 0.2500 15


Indicator, Check Height Check Height On Flat Surface 0.0006 0.0333 2
Indicator, Disassemble Disassemble From Height Gauge 0.0031 0.1833 11
Indicator, Mandrel Runout Use To Check Mandrel Runout 0.0011 0.0667 4
Indicator, Read Read 0.0006 0.0333 2

Indicator, Set To Zero Set To Zero 0.0006 0.0333 2


Insert, Change Time To Chg Ea Insert In Handle 0.0033 0.2000 12
Inspect, Feel Feel With Fingers 0.0008 0.0500 3
Instrument, Set Up, Leak Test Set Up Fork Leak Test 0.0139 0.8333 50
Instrument, Test Leaks Test For Leaks 0.0136 0.8167 49

Insulation, Check Check Wire 0.0583 3.5000 210


Jacket, Put On/Off Put On And Take Off 0.0036 0.2167 13
Jackscrew Time Each To Level Part 0.0056 0.3333 20
Jackscrew Insert & Remove Insert & Remove Jackscrew 0.0025 0.1500 9
Jam Nut Stop Set Jam Nut Type Stop 0.0044 0.2667 16

Jig Bore, Change Speed Change Spindle Feed & Speed 0.0008 0.0500 3
Jig Bore, Insert /Remove Key Insert And Remove Key 0.0031 0.1833 11
Jig Bore, Move Table Move Table To Position 0.0014 0.0833 5
Jig Bore, Move Table w/Hand Move Table With Hand Wheel 0.0011 0.0667 4
Jig, Pos> 90 Degrees Pos Jig or Part Over 90 Degrees 0.0006 0.0333 2

Jig, Pos>180 Degrees Pos Jig or Part Over 180 Degrees 0.0008 0.0500 3
Jig, Reposition Turn Jig For Next Operation 0.0008 0.0500 3
Jig, Turn>180 Degrees Turn Jig or Part Around 180 Deg. 0.0006 0.0333 2
Jig, Turn>90 Degrees Turn Jig or Part Around 90 Deg. 0.0003 0.0167 1
Jointer, On/Off Turn On And Off 0.0006 0.0333 2

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Key, Install Straight Machine Loose Fit 0.0011 0.0667 4


Key, Remove Hammer & Drift Punch Require 0.0028 0.1667 10
Key, Tapered Tapered Mach Hammer & Punch 0.0039 0.2333 14
Key, Woodruff, Install Woodruff w/Hammer And Punch 0.0033 0.2000 12
Keyway, Assemble Assemble Key In Keyway 0.0028 0.1667 10

Knife Cut Separate Part With Sharp Tool 0.0028 0.1667 10


Knob, Install Install With Normal Access 0.0139 0.8333 50
Lacing Cord, Unwind Unwind One Foot From Spool 0.0011 0.0667 4
Lamp, Replace Replace 0.0092 0.5500 33
Lap Compound, Apply Apply Lapping Compd To Part 0.0011 0.0667 4

Latch, Flat, Open/Close Open/Close, Single Action 0.0008 0.0500 3


Layout, Angle, 1 Line Time For One Angular Line 0.0047 0.2833 17
Layout, Boss, 2 Lines Time For Two Lines On Boss 0.0069 0.4167 25
Layout, Line, 1 Line Time For One Straight Line 0.0028 0.1667 10
Lead Through Tubing, Slip Slip Lead Through Tubing 0.0008 0.0500 3

Lead, Choose Choose From Wire Bundle 0.0006 0.0333 2


Lever, Reposition Reposition 0.0011 0.0667 4
Lever,Seat Seat To Mesh Gears 0.0003 0.0167 1
Lever, Shift Shift 0.0006 0.0333 2
Lever, Shift, Engage Engage Shift Lever 0.0006 0.0333 2

Lever, Turn On/Off Turn On And Off 0.0011 0.0667 4


Line, Remove, Fitting Remove From Fitting 0.0167 1.0000 60
Line, Scribe Scribe Exact Position 0.0014 0.0833 5
Line, Secure, Fitting Secure To Fitting W/b-nut 0.0169 1.0167 61
Load/Unload Part On & Off Machine 0.0083 0.5000 30

Load/Unload< 5# Part On & Off Machine 0.0067 0.4000 24


Load/Unload<15# Part On & Off Machine 0.0083 0.5000 30
Load/Unload<25# Part On & Off Machine 0.0097 0.5833 35
Load/Unload<50# Part On & Off Machine 0.0111 0.6667 40
Load/Unload>50# Part On & Off Machine 0.0333 2.0000 120

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Location, Pickup Pickup Location On Cross Hair 0.0028 0.1667 10


Lock, Release Release On Crank Type Center 0.0200 1.2000 72
Lock, Tighten & Loosen Tighten & Loosen Hold Device 0.0022 0.1333 8
Locknut, Tighten & Loosen Tighten Or Loosen 0.0022 0.1333 8
Lockwasher, Tab Bend Bend Lock Washer Tab w/Pliers 0.0022 0.1333 8

Long Stop Rod, Position Place To Correct Position 0.0011 0.0667 4


Loosen/Tighten, Chuck Loosen/Tighten Part In Chuck 0.0014 0.0833 5
Lube Tap Hole Apply Tap Fluid To Hole 0.0008 0.0500 3
Lubricant Apply w/Tube Apply With Tube & Spreader 0.0047 0.2833 17
Lubricant, Apply, To Gasket Apply To Gasket 0.0978 5.8667 352

Lubricant, Apply, To Fitting Apply To Fitting w/Button Gun 0.0006 0.0333 2


Lubricant, Apply, To Spot Apply To Spot w/Hypo Syringe 0.0025 0.1500 9
Lubricant, Apply, w/Oil Can Apply With Oil Can 0.0006 0.0333 2
Lubricant, Apply, Spot w/Tube Apply With Tube To Spot 0.0003 0.0167 1
Lubricant, Apply, Tube 1" Apply With Tube To Area 1" Sq. 0.0008 0.0500 3

Lubricant, Fitting Apply To Fitting 0.0008 0.0500 3


Lubricant, Sealant Place With Oil Can 0.0014 0.0833 5
Lubricant, w/Brush Apply With Brush 0.0011 0.0667 4
Lug, Attach, Contact, Screw Attach To Contact With Screw 0.0414 2.4833 149
Machine Hand, High Mach Hand Time, High Usage 0.1250 7.5000 450

Machine Hand, Low Mach Hand Time, Low Usage 0.0500 3.0000 180
Machine Hand, Medium Mach Hand Time, Med Usage 0.0750 4.5000 270
Magnetic Chuck, On/Off Turn Magnetic Chuck On & Off 0.0008 0.0500 3
Mark ID* Mark Identification * On Part 0.0014 0.0833 5
Mask Part Mask For Etch Or Plate 0.0167 1.0000 60

Match Pair Match Like, Parts In Pairs 0.0014 0.0833 5


Miter Position & Cut Position Miter For Cut 0.0014 0.0833 5
Nonmagnetic, Block Part Block Nonmag Part On Mag Chk 0.0056 0.3333 20
Nut, Small, Hand Tight Hand Tight/Release Nut, 2 Turns 0.0008 0.0500 3
Oil, Strip stock, Position Oil & Repos. StripStk/Feed Board 0.0039 0.2333 14

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Oil Part, Cloth Oil Part With Cloth 0.0022 0.1333 8


Open End Wrench, Position Position & Away 0.0008 0.0500 3
Paint, Strip Strip From Instrument Case 0.0694 4.1667 250
Parallels, Position Position & Away Parallels 0.0017 0.1000 6
Part Align @ 2Pts Align Part At Two Points 0.0008 0.0500 3

Part Align @ 3Pts Align Part At Three Points 0.0011 0.0667 4


Part To Next Spindle Move Part Spindle To Spindle 0.0025 0.1500 9
Part, Bake Bake 0.0944 5.6667 340
Part, Clean & Dry Spray Booth Clean And Dry Spray Booth 0.0083 0.5000 30
Part, Clean, w/Solvent Clean W/Solvent In Spray Booth 0.0361 2.1667 130

Part, Clean, w/Spray Clean With Pressure Spray 0.0181 1.0833 65


Part, Clean, Ultrasonic Clean In Ultrasonic Clean Vat 0.0675 4.0500 243
Part, Etch Etch 0.0333 2.0000 120
Part, Prepare Load, Plating Prepare To Load For Plating 0.0097 0.5833 35
Part, Prepare, Varsol Prepare To Clean With Varsol 0.0089 0.5333 32

Part, Pry Loose Pickup Prying Tool And Loosen 0.0011 0.0667 4
Part, Wash In Tank Wash In Tank With Brush 0.0058 0.3500 21
Parts, Clean Clean 0.0583 3.5000 210
Parts, Dip Rinse, Sonic Clean Dip Rinse After Sonic Clean 0.0200 1.2000 72
Parts, Drain Drain 0.0061 0.3667 22

Parts, Move To Rinse Move Frm Sonic Clean To Rinse 0.0125 0.7500 45
Parts, Place In Dryer Place In Dryer 0.0025 0.1500 9
Parts, Place In Tank Place In Cleaning Tank 0.0017 0.1000 6
Parts, Rinse Rinse 0.0200 1.2000 72
Parts, Rinse Dip Rinse Dip 0.0117 0.7000 42

Parts, Rinse Spray Rinse Spray 0.0675 4.0500 243


Parts, Rinse/Mach Rinse In Machine 0.0028 0.1667 10
Piece Handle<50* General Piece Handling<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30
Piece Handle>50* General Piece Handling>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150
Pilot, Change Size Remove/Replace Pilot Size 0.0044 0.2667 16

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Pipe Wrench, Position/Away Position, Tighten & Away 0.0028 0.1667 10


Plate Position Position Plate For Weld Clamp 0.0056 0.3333 20
Pliers, Open/Close Open & Close On Part 0.0011 0.0667 4
Plug, Align Install & Remove Large Plug 0.0022 0.1333 8
Plug, Install Install Button 0.0019 0.1167 7

Plug, Place, In Bag Place In Plastic Bag 0.0136 0.8167 49


Plug, Remove Remove 0.0011 0.0667 4
Plug, Remove/Instrument Remove From Instrument 0.0192 1.1500 69
Plug, Remove, Nonthreaded Remove NonThreaded Plastic 0.0056 0.3333 20
Plug, Test w/Pressure Test Under Pressure 0.0019 0.1167 7

Point, Locate, On Chassis Locate On Chassis 0.0017 0.1000 6


Point, Pencil, Mark Mark With Pencil 0.0019 0.1167 7
Pointer, Install Install 0.0042 0.2500 15
Pointer, Position Position 0.0008 0.0500 3
Pointer, Replace Replace 0.0200 1.2000 72

Points, Mark, Dots Mark Dots 0.0008 0.0500 3


Polarity, Change Change 0.0031 0.1833 11
Pole, Rotate Rotate With Cant Hook 0.0042 0.2500 15
Post, Remove & Install Remove And Install 0.0036 0.2167 13
Post, Replace Replace 0.0019 0.1167 7

Potted Insert Honeycomb Material Only 0.0017 0.1000 6


Preform Part To Bend Preform Part To Fit For Bend 0.0008 0.0500 3
Preheat Torch Preheat Part For Torch Cut 0.0125 0.7500 45
Preparation Make For Cleaning Parts 0.0069 0.4167 25
Press Pin In Hole Align Dowel And Press In Hole 0.0028 0.1667 10

Press, Adjust Speed Adjust Speed 0.0022 0.1333 8


Press, Lower/Raise Lower Or Raise Spindle 0.0014 0.0833 5
Press, Set Depth Set Depth Control On Spindle 0.0017 0.1000 6
Press, Set Feed Set Feed On Pedestal 0.0175 1.0500 63
Press, Trip Hand Trip Press 0.0003 0.0167 1

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Pressure Roll, Set Reset Pressure Roll On Part 0.0011 0.0667 4


Prick Punch Punch For Tool Location 0.0008 0.0500 3
Program Dim Time/Line Program Dim At Mach 0.0022 0.1333 8
Pull< 30" Part To Stop Pull < 30" Long Part To Stop 0.0011 0.0667 4
Pull> 30" Part To Stop Pull > 30" Long Part To Stop 0.0017 0.1000 6

Rack Part Place Part In Nearby Rack 0.0003 0.0167 1


Radius Dresser, Rem/Install Rem & Install On Radius Dres 0.0017 0.1000 6
Radius Dresser, Set Set On Radius Dresser 0.0006 0.0333 2
Rag, Get Get From Covered Can 0.0014 0.0833 5
Rails, Raise Raise On Side And End 0.0008 0.0500 3

Ram, Jog To Position Jog To Position 0.0014 0.0833 5


Range, Change Change With Lever 0.0042 0.2500 15
Ratchet, Engage & Disengage Engage And Disengage 0.0006 0.0333 2
Ratchet, Reverse Thread Tool Reverse On Threading Tool 0.0006 0.0333 2
Receptacle, Rem Frm Coaxial Remove From Coaxial Cable 0.0100 0.6000 36

Regulation, Test Test 0.0306 1.8333 110


Regulator, Readjust, 2 Tanks Readjust Two Tanks 0.0008 0.0500 3
Reposition Part Advance To Next Location 0.0056 0.3333 20
Reset Micrometer Dial Reset Micrometer Dial To Zero 0.0022 0.1333 8
Reset Zero Reset Zero Locate On Table 0.0125 0.7500 45

Resin, Mix Mix 0.0028 0.1667 10


Resin, Thin Thin With Acetone For Glaze 0.0025 0.1500 9
Retainer, Remove Clip Remove Snap On Clip 0.0017 0.1000 6
Retainer, Remove Ring Remove, Ring Or Spring 0.0086 0.5167 31
Retainer, Remove Snap Remove Snap Ring 0.0011 0.0667 4

Retaining Ring, Assemble Locate & Assemble 0.0025 0.1500 9


Ring, Position Position On Plate/Turn Circle 0.0011 0.0667 4
Ring, Remove Remove From Groove w/Tool 0.0011 0.0667 4
Rinse, Clean Clean & Rinse Part 0.0011 0.0667 4
Rivet, Auto Air or Electrical Rivet 0.0006 0.0333 2

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Rivet, Hand Manual Hand Rivet 0.0014 0.0833 5


Robber, Install Install 0.0081 0.4833 29
Rod, Obtain & Assemble Obtain & Assemble To Cut Arm 0.0050 0.3000 18
Rope Ends, Wrap & Cut Wrap With Tape And Cut 0.0089 0.5333 32
Rope Part Rope To Deaden Chatter 0.0167 1.0000 60

Rope, Attach To Hole Attach To Grommet Hole 0.0092 0.5500 33


Rotation, Start/Stop Start Or Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2
Rule, Read Read To Compare Alignment 0.0003 0.0167 1
Run Out, Indicate Indicate Piece True In Chuck 0.0056 0.3333 20
Saddle Angle Set Set Angle Of Boring Mill Saddle 0.0347 2.0833 125

Sander, Lower Lower To Or Raise From Floor 0.0033 0.2000 12


Sandpaper, Change On Drum Change On Drum Sander 0.0192 1.1500 69
Saw Blade, Change Change Saw Blade 0.0306 1.8333 110
Saw Blade, Stop/Start Start & Stop Saw Blade 0.0011 0.0667 4
Scaffold, Lock & Unlock Whls Lock And Unlock Wheels 0.0100 0.6000 36

Scale, Adjust, J&L, Thrd Grind Adjust, J&L Auto Thread Grind 0.0019 0.1167 7
Scrap Stock, Pickup Pickup Scrap Stock & Away 0.0167 1.0000 60
Screw Driver, Position Position & Away 0.0006 0.0333 2
Screw, Back Out/Reseat Back Out And Reseat 0.0097 0.5833 35
Screw, Bin To Part Place Screw From Bin To Part 0.0014 0.0833 5

Screw, Knurl Tight/Release Knurl Thumbscrew 0.0017 0.1000 6


Screw, Self Drill Up To 1/8" Thick Stock 0.0008 0.0500 3
Screwdriver-Offset Pos, Tight & Away Offset Scwdrv 0.0056 0.3333 20
Scribe & Punch Scribe And Punch Per Hole 0.0083 0.5000 30
Seat Belt, Fasten & Unfasten Fasten And Unfasten 0.0019 0.1167 7

Segments, Replace, 2 Replace Two Each 0.0042 0.2500 15


Separator, Place Place Separator Between Parts 0.0011 0.0667 4
Set Screw, Lock Thread In And Lock 0.0022 0.1333 8
Setup, Check Check Setup With Job Sheet 0.0083 0.5000 30
Shaft, Place & Remove, Hub Place In And Remove From Hub 0.0181 1.0833 65

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Shaft, Remove, Center Remove From Centers 0.0025 0.1500 9


Sheet Metal, Between Blocks Pos Between Hammer Blocks 0.0019 0.1167 7
Shim Part Time Per Shim Used 0.0008 0.0500 3
Shim, Install Install Under & Rem From Tool 0.0017 0.1000 6
Shim, Replace On Armature Replace On Armature 0.0083 0.5000 30

Shim, Use Use Under Part Or Clamp 0.0014 0.0833 5


Sign, Sand/Disc Sand With Disc Sander 0.0039 0.2333 14
Singe Threads 1' Burn Off Threads On 1' Cord 0.0025 0.1500 9
Sink, Clamp & Remove Clamp To & Remove From Wire 0.0019 0.1167 7
Size Part Check Size Before Finish Cut 0.0014 0.0833 5

Size, Change Chg On Heavy Duty Pipe Mach 0.0014 0.0833 5


Skid, Load<6' Stripstock Load Strp Stck Skid/Feed Board 0.0014 0.0833 5
Skid, Load>6' Stripstock Load Strp Stck Skid/Feed Board 0.0033 0.2000 12
Slats, Move From Rack Move From Drying Rack 0.0014 0.0833 5
Sleeve, Zippered, Install Zippered Vinylite, Install 0.0889 5.3333 320

Sleeves, On/Off Put On And Take Off 0.0058 0.3500 21


Sleeving, Install Install 0.0708 4.2500 255
Slide, Engage Engage Work/Wheel Slide Lever 0.0006 0.0333 2
Slide, Lock or Unlock Lock And Unlock 0.0031 0.1833 11
Slide, Move to Line Move To Graduate Line On Dial 0.0008 0.0500 3

Slide, Move to Work Move To Work 0.0014 0.0833 5


Slide, Set, Angle Set To Angle 0.0036 0.2167 13
Sling, Attach To Crane Attach To Crane And Remove 0.0011 0.0667 4
Sling, Attach To Part Attach To Part And Remove 0.0047 0.2833 17
Slots, Clean Chips Clean With Chip Pusher 0.0058 0.3500 21

Slug, Insert To Tool Insert Slug To Support Tool 0.0039 0.2333 14


Snake, Attach To Pipe Attach To & Remove From Pipe 0.0172 1.0333 62
Snap Ring, Attach Position Snap Ring On Assembly 0.0031 0.1833 11
Snip, Sheet Metal Per Inch Time Per Inch Of Cut 0.0025 0.1500 9
Snips, Open Open Position To Work 0.0011 0.0667 4

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Snug Part Down In Vise Wood Hammer Part In Vise Snug 0.0014 0.0833 5
Socket, Attach Socket, Attach To Adapter 0.0011 0.0667 4
Socket, Change Socket, Change 0.0011 0.0667 4
Socket, Disengage/Adapter Disengage From Adapter 0.0006 0.0333 2
Socket, Insert Insert In Reflector Fitting 0.0008 0.0500 3

Solder Iron, Heat Allow Solder Iron To Heat 0.0667 4.0000 240
Solder, Seam Per Inch Time/Inch Of Solder 0.0028 0.1667 10
Spacer, Index Index 0.0017 0.1000 6
Spacer, Place On Arbor Place On Arbor 0.0008 0.0500 3
Spacer, Position On Cutter Position On Outside Of Cutter 0.0006 0.0333 2

Spacer, Remove/Arbor Remove From Arbor 0.0008 0.0500 3


Spanner Wrench, Position Position, Tighten & Away 0.0025 0.1500 9
Speed Chuck, Tool Change Change Tool In Speed Chuck 0.0008 0.0500 3
Speed, Adjust On Pipe Mach Adjust On Heavy Duty Pipe Mach 0.0025 0.1500 9
Speed, Adjust, Rotary Grind Adjust Blanchard Rotary Grind 0.0011 0.0667 4

Speed, Change Change 0.0036 0.2167 13


Speed, Change, 4 Step Pulley Change 4-Step Pulley 0.0047 0.2833 17
Speed, Change, w/Crank Change With Crank 0.0042 0.2500 15
Speed, Change, On Spindle Change On Spindle 0.0019 0.1167 7
Speed, Set, 3 Levers Set With 3 Levers 0.0022 0.1333 8

Spider, On/Off Pos & Away Spider, Part Support 0.0028 0.1667 10
Spigot, Open & Close Open And Close 0.0006 0.0333 2
Spindle, 1st, Pos/Remove Pos & Rem Part, 1st Spindle 0.0008 0.0500 3
Spindle, Add, Pos/Remove Pos & Rem Part, Ea. Add Spindle 0.0017 0.1000 6
Spindle, 1/4 Turn Turn 1/4 Revolution By Hand 0.0006 0.0333 2

Spindle, Advance, 1inch Advance One Inch With Crank 0.0014 0.0833 5
Spindle, Align/Hole Align Over Hole 0.0039 0.2333 14
Spindle, Block Block To Remove & Install Quill 0.0019 0.1167 7
Spindle, Change, Direction Change Direction 0.0033 0.2000 12
Spindle, Change, Speed Change Speed 0.0056 0.3333 20

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Spindle, Chg. Speed, 1 Lever Change Speed, One Lever 0.0014 0.0833 5
Spindle, Chg. Spd, V Belt Dr Change Speed, V-Belt Drive 0.0019 0.1167 7
Spindle, Engage Engage Spindle In Gear 0.0011 0.0667 4
Spindle, Lock/Unlock Lock And Unlock 0.0008 0.0500 3
Spindle, Raise & Low Raise And Lower & Align Jig 0.0017 0.1000 6

Spindle, Start & Stop Stop And Start 0.0031 0.1833 11


Spindle, Start & Stop, Knob Start And Stop With Knob 0.0008 0.0500 3
Spindle, Stop Set Set Spindle Stop 0.0033 0.2000 12
Splash Guard Place Pickup And Place Splash Guard 0.0019 0.1167 7
Splash Shield Slide Slide Splash Shield Open 0.0017 0.1000 6

Splice, Stub Install Stub Splice w/End Cap 0.0667 4.0000 240
Split Washer, Rem & Place Remove & Place Split Washer 0.0008 0.0500 3
Spot Weld Time Per Spot 0.0014 0.0833 5
Spot, Clean, Brush Clean With Hand Brush 0.0019 0.1167 7
Spot, Clean, Hand Drill Clean With Hand Drill 0.0036 0.2167 13

Spray Gun, Off/On Turn Off And On 0.0008 0.0500 3


Spray, Part Spray Rust Preventative 0.0014 0.0833 5
Spring Pin, Load Part Spring, Loaded Pin In Place 0.0014 0.0833 5
Spring, Check, Tension Check And Gauge Tension 0.0017 0.1000 6
Spring, Install/Pliers Install With Pliers 0.0033 0.2000 12

Spring, Remove/Pliers Remove By Hand And Pliers 0.0025 0.1500 9


Square, Assemble Scale Assemble Scale 0.0019 0.1167 7
Square, Get & Set Get & Set Square At Bench 0.0089 0.5333 32
Square, Position/Angle Position To Gauge Angle 0.0014 0.0833 5
Square, Remove Remove Scale 0.0008 0.0500 3

Stamp I.D.# On Part Stamp Sym On Part w/Hammer 0.0017 0.1000 6


Stamp, Set Up 10 Markers Set Up 10 Markers 0.0267 1.6000 96
Stand, Position Pipe Position Under Pipe 0.0033 0.2000 12
Staple, Time Per Time Per Staple 0.0006 0.0333 2
Staple, Install w/Pliers Install With Pliers Grip 0.0006 0.0333 2

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Start/Stop Button, Push Push Start/Stop Button 0.0006 0.0333 2


Starter, Replace Replace In Fixture 0.0083 0.5000 30
Steady Rest, Close Raise Hasp & Tighten Star Wheel 0.0008 0.0500 3
Steady Rest, Adjust Adjust Steady Rest 0.0022 0.1333 8
Steady Rest, Adjust To Part Adjust To Part 0.0011 0.0667 4

Steady Rest, Mount Onto Mount On Cylindrical Grinder 0.0019 0.1167 7


Steady Rest, Open/Close Open And Close 0.0033 0.2000 12
Steady Rest, Place On Mach Place On Machine 0.0092 0.5500 33
Steam Unit, Set Up Set Up And Secure 0.1000 6.0000 360
Stencil, Affix/Roll Stamp Affix On Roll Stamp 0.0019 0.1167 7

Stencil, Apply/Remove Apply Paint And Remove 0.0150 0.9000 54


Stencil, Block, Stamp Apply With Block Stamp 0.0011 0.0667 4
Stencil, Make Make A Cardboard Stencil 0.0361 2.1667 130
Stencil, Place On Wall Place On Wall 0.0019 0.1167 7
Stencil, Position Position To Surface 0.0008 0.0500 3

Stepladder, Obtain Obtain From Floor 0.0069 0.4167 25


Stock, Align/Mark Align To Mark 0.0031 0.1833 11
Stock, Coil Load Load New Coil On Machine 0.0347 2.0833 125
Stop w/Foot Pedal Stop Machine With Foot Pedal 0.0008 0.0500 3
Stop, Clamp, Saw Clamp On Radial Circular Saw 0.0039 0.2333 14

Stop, Index One Index One Position 0.0033 0.2000 12


Stop, Micrometer Adjust Micrometer Type Stop 0.0056 0.3333 20
Stop, Remove/Saw Remove From Cutoff Saw Bed 0.0022 0.1333 8
Stop, Set Up, Plate Set Up On Sliding Plate 0.0033 0.2000 12
Stop, Set, Frame Raise Set For Frame Raise 0.0031 0.1833 11

Stop, Set, Grinder Set Lawnmower Grinder 0.0019 0.1167 7


Stop, Set, Hacksaw Set Power Hacksaw 0.0022 0.1333 8
Stop, Set Length Set For Desired Length 0.0269 1.6167 97
Stop, Swing Swing Stop In & Out Of Position 0.0017 0.1000 6
Stop, Wheel/Cross/Slide Set On Wheel Head Cross Slide 0.0025 0.1500 9

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Straighten, Part In Vise For Parts In Vise 0.0083 0.5000 30


Strain Relief, Attach Attach Strain Relieves 0.0047 0.2833 17
Strap For Crane Strap Part For Crane Lift 0.0028 0.1667 10
Strap, Seal Ends Seal Ends 0.0025 0.1500 9
Strap, Slotted, Position Position Over & Off Piece 0.0006 0.0333 2

String, Cut And Open Bag Cut And Open Bag 0.0017 0.1000 6
Strip Stock, Advance, Die Advance Strip To Stop 0.0003 0.0167 1
Strip Stock, Assemble, Die Assemble Strip To Die 0.0003 0.0167 1
Strip Stock, Move, Die Pickup & Move Strip To Die 0.0006 0.0333 2
Strip Terminals, Attach Attach Strip Terminals To Part 0.0036 0.2167 13

Strip, Pieces On/Off Strip Part On & Off 0.0111 0.6667 40


Stroke, Adjust, Cyl. Grinder Adjust Cylindrical Grinder 0.0017 0.1000 6
Stylus Offset, Set Set Stylus Deflection 0.0017 0.1000 6
Suction Lift w/Crane Lift Part w/Crane & Suction Cup 0.0111 0.6667 40
Support Block, Reposition Reposition Support block 0.0008 0.0500 3

Support, Disengage Diseng From One Arm & Turn 0.0014 0.0833 5
Support, Turn And Engage Turn Down And Engage 0.0017 0.1000 6
Surface, Rub Flat Rub Part On Abrasive To Finish 0.0033 0.2000 12
Swage Block Size Swage Final Size 0.0167 1.0000 60
Swivel, Vise, Lock/Unlock Lock/Unlock & Swivel Vise Base 0.0083 0.5000 30

Table Stud, Position Part Pos Part & Tighten Nut To Stud 0.0061 0.3667 22
Table, Adjust Adjust Horizontally Or Vertical 0.0042 0.2500 15
Table, Adjust/Angle Adjust To Angle 0.0125 0.7500 45
Table, Align, Grind Align, Cylindrical Grinder 0.0097 0.5833 35
Table, Bolt To Base Bolt To Base 0.0108 0.6500 39

Table, Clean, T Slot Clean T Slot With Scraper 0.0558 3.3500 201
Table, Lower/Raise 6 Inches Raise Or Lower 6 Inches 0.0042 0.2500 15
Table, Move Up/Down Move Table Up/Down To Stop 0.0042 0.2500 15
Table, Move, Hand Wheel Move With Hand Wheel 0.0136 0.8167 49
Table, Move, Horizontally Move Horizontally 0.0008 0.0500 3

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Table, Position To Grind Position To Grind 0.0117 0.7000 42


Tacks, Remove Remove 0.0014 0.0833 5
Tag Part Apply Identification Tag 0.0011 0.0667 4
Tail Stock Large, Position Position & Away 0.0033 0.2000 12
Tail Stock Small, Position Position & Away 0.0014 0.0833 5

Tail Stock, Advance/Return Advance And Return 0.0025 0.1500 9


Tail Stock, Move 24 Inches Move 24 Inches 0.0025 0.1500 9
Tap Hole, Plug Plug Tapped Hole For Machining 0.0028 0.1667 10
Tap, Install Install In Insert 0.0031 0.1833 11
Tap, Install, Attachment Install In Tapping Attachment 0.0058 0.3500 21

Tape Per Inch Time Per Inch Of Tape Applied 0.0006 0.0333 2
Tee, Wrench, Remove Rem Wrench Frm Chuck Ea. Pc. 0.0008 0.0500 3
Tension, Release, Regulator Rel On Oxy Acetylene Regulator 0.0014 0.0833 5
Terminal Cap, Position Position And Slide 0.0028 0.1667 10
Thread, Chase Clean & Rethread 0.0042 0.2500 15

Thumb Screw, Torque Torque And Seat 0.0019 0.1167 7


Tool, Adjust, Per Cut Adjust Tool For Multiple Cuts 0.0033 0.2000 12
Tool, Advance Advance & Retreat Tool 0.0008 0.0500 3
Tool, Advance+ Advance & Retreat Tool Ea. Add 0.0006 0.0333 2
Tool, Align To Hole Align To Bushing Or Hole 0.0047 0.2833 17

Tool, Chg., Sleeve Change In Sleeve 0.0042 0.2500 15


Tool, Chg., Spindle Change In Spindle 0.0083 0.5000 30
Tool, Chg., Sq. Turret Change In Square Turret 0.0014 0.0833 5
Tool, Clean & Lube Clean And Lubricate 0.0039 0.2333 14
Tool, Install/Remove, Jacob Install In And Remove Jacob's 0.0036 0.2167 13

Tool, Position Position Tool To Work Piece 0.0011 0.0667 4


Toolmaker Vise, Open/Close Open & Close Jaws On Work Pc. 0.0025 0.1500 9
Torque < 5* Torque Wrench Tight 0.0022 0.1333 8
Torque > 5* Torque Wrench Tight 0.0033 0.2000 12
Torque, Crane Torque Using Crane To Tighten 0.0417 2.5000 150

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Tote Box, Exchange Exchange Pieces In Box 0.0003 0.0167 1


Tote Box, Toss Toss Part In Tote Box 0.0006 0.0333 2
Traverse, Reverse/Hand Reverse By Hand 0.0006 0.0333 2
Trip, Regulate Regulate For Auto Diamond Rise 0.0011 0.0667 4
Trip, Set, Cylindrical Grind Set Cylindrical Grinder 0.0019 0.1167 7

Tube Bend, Time Per Time Per Bend 0.0069 0.4167 25


Tube, Install Install In Flanged Quick Coup 0.0028 0.1667 10
Turret, Index, Hex Index Hex Turret 0.0011 0.0667 4
Turret, Index, Square Index Square Turret 0.0008 0.0500 3
U, Clamp, Position & Tighten Position, Tighten & Away 0.0042 0.2500 15

Unit, Move Forward Move Forward 0.0011 0.0667 4


Unit, Set Set For Auto Diamond Rise 0.0014 0.0833 5
V, Block, Clamp Secure/Release Part w/Clamp 0.0014 0.0833 5
V, Block, Hand Secure/Release Part w/Hand 0.0006 0.0333 2
Vacuum Chuck Jaws, Open Open & Close Jaws 0.0008 0.0500 3

Vacuum Chuck Plate, On/Off Vacuum, Turn On & Off 0.0008 0.0500 3
Vise, Open, Auto Secure/Rel Air/Hydraulic Vise 0.0011 0.0667 4
Vise, Open, Manual Manual Open & Close Vise Jaws 0.0017 0.1000 6
Vise, Rotate Rotate 0.0025 0.1500 9
Vise, Shim Install & Remove Shim 0.0008 0.0500 3

Visegrip Wrench, Open/Close Open/Close Vise Grip Wrench 0.0011 0.0667 4


Visor, Down/Up Position Visor Up or Down 0.0006 0.0333 2
Wash Piece In Container Wash Piece In Open Container 0.0006 0.0333 2
Weld <.062 Bead Time Per Inch 0.0028 0.1667 10
Weld >.062 Bead Time Per Inch 0.0042 0.2500 15

Weld, Clean Area Clean Area To Be Welded 0.0208 1.2500 75


Weld, Spot Weld Spot Weld Per Spot w/Electrode 0.0075 0.4500 27
Weld, Wire Brush Apply Wire Brush To Each Weld 0.0056 0.3333 20
Wheel, Advance To Work Advance Wheel To Work 0.0050 0.3000 18
Wheel, Dress Sharpen & Clean Grind Wheel 0.0019 0.1167 7

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Wheel, Dress/True Dress True Up And Or Shape 0.0667 4.0000 240


Wheel, Feed To Work Feed To Or From Work 0.0022 0.1333 8
Wheel, Feed, Fine Feed To Or From Fine Work 0.0047 0.2833 17
Wheel, Install, Pot Chuck Install To Pot Chuck 0.0019 0.1167 7
Wing Nut Thread In & Tighten 0.0014 0.0833 5

Wipe Chuck Wipe Chuck Out With Rag 0.0014 0.0833 5


Wipe Piece In Hand Wipe Piece In Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7
Wire Assemble 3 Leads Assemble 3 Leads To Part 0.0069 0.4167 25
Wire Brush Part Wire Brush Clean Part 0.0011 0.0667 4
Wire Parts For Assembly Wire Parts For Assembly 0.0042 0.2500 15

Wire Stitch Per Inch Time Per Inch 0.0011 0.0667 4


Wire, Label Attach ID Label To Wire 0.0011 0.0667 4
Workplace Inspection Inspect Working Conditions 0.0028 0.1667 10

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Gage Elements

The standard times shown for Gage Elements are “rounded” to the nearest four places to
the right of the decimal point. Eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Adjust Parallel Measure Slot or Groove & Away 0.0042 0.2500 15


Air Gage Position, Check Dim & Away 0.0056 0.3333 20
Align Telescope Optical Align PC & Away 0.0250 1.5000 90
Autocollimator Check Flatness w/Mirror & Away 0.0417 2.5000 150
Bevel Edge Square Position, Check & Away 0.0058 0.3500 21

Bore Gage, Expand Exp Dial Plg Gage, Read & Away 0.0036 0.2167 13
Calipers Position, Check & Away 0.0042 0.2500 15
Calipers, Dial Measure & Away 0.0044 0.2667 16
Chart Record Data on Chart 0.0033 0.2000 12
Combination Square Position, Check & Away 0.0050 0.3000 18

Comparator Position, Check & Away 0.0500 3.0000 180


Contour Gage Position, Check & Away 0.0017 0.1000 6
Coordinate Measure Time For Each Dimension 0.0042 0.2500 15
Dial Bore Position, Check & Away 0.0033 0.2000 12
Dial Indicator Position, Check & Away 0.0044 0.2667 16

Dial Thick Gage Position & Measure Thickness 0.0042 0.2500 15


Die Makers Square Check Die Clearance & Away 0.0083 0.5000 30
Electronic Gage Set, Position, Check & Away 0.0125 0.7500 45
Feeler Gage Position, Use & Away 0.0025 0.1500 9
Fixed Gage Position Part, Check & Away 0.0208 1.2500 75

Fixed Indicator Position Part, Check & Away 0.0050 0.3000 18


Flush Pin Position, Check & Away 0.0028 0.1667 10
Functional Gage Gage Part & Away 0.0097 0.5833 35
Gage Block Position, Check & Away 0.0031 0.1833 11
Height Gage Position, Check & Away 0.0250 1.5000 90

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Hydraulic Gage Position, Check & Away 0.0056 0.3333 20


Indicate Indicate Part Dimension 0.0083 0.5000 30
Inspect on Machine Time Per Dimension 0.0125 0.7500 45
Interferometer Chk Straightness/Laser & Away 0.0292 1.7500 105
Laser Set & Check Dimension 0.0417 2.5000 150

Magnetic Check Magnetism & Away 0.0033 0.2000 12


Master Disk Position, Check & Away 0.0125 0.7500 45
Mechanical Strength Test 0.0167 1.0000 60
Mic, 30 Degr. Point 30 Degr. Point-Measure & Away 0.0042 0.2500 15
Mic, Ball Attach Tube, Measure & Away 0.0042 0.2500 15

Mic, Blade Narw Slot/Groove, Meas & Away 0.0042 0.2500 15


Mic, Caliper Vernier Caliper/Mic Combined 0.0042 0.2500 15
Mic, Clean Clean Anvil For Next Measure 0.0033 0.2000 12
Mic, Depth Hole/Groove/Shoulder, Depths 0.0033 0.2000 12
Mic, Digit High Prec, Direct Read .0001 0.0042 0.2500 15

Mic, Disc Thin Material, Measure & Away 0.0042 0.2500 15


Mic, Groove Groove Width, Measure & Away 0.0042 0.2500 15
Mic, Hub Meas. Gear/Sprocket Thickness 0.0042 0.2500 15
Mic, Inch/Metric Combination Inch/Metric 0.0042 0.2500 15
Mic, Indicating Dial Reading With Accept Range 0.0042 0.2500 15

Mic, Inside Tubular Type With Rods 0.0042 0.2500 15


Mic, Inside Taper Measure & Away Internal Taper 0.0042 0.2500 15
Mic, Internal 3, Point Contact, Meas. Hole Size 0.0042 0.2500 15
Mic, OD Taper Measure & Away 0.0042 0.2500 15
Mic, Screw Thread 60 Degree Comparator 0.0042 0.2500 15

Mic, Spline Meas Minor Diameter of Splines 0.0042 0.2500 15


Mic, Super Bench Mic With Dial Indicator 0.0069 0.4167 25
Mic, Tube Hole to Edge, Measure & Away 0.0042 0.2500 15
Mic, V Anvil Measure Odd Number Symmetry 0.0042 0.2500 15
Micrometer Measure & Away 0.0042 0.2500 15

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Non-Destructive General Purpose 0.0250 1.5000 90


Optical Flat Read Bands & Record 0.0250 1.5000 90
Planer Gage Position, Check & Away 0.0039 0.2333 14
Plug Gage Position, Check & Away 0.0033 0.2000 12
Pneumatic Position Part, Check & Away 0.0083 0.5000 30

Profilometer Check Finish & Away 0.0250 1.5000 90


Protractor Check Angle on Part & Away 0.0033 0.2000 12
Radius Gage Check & Away 0.0039 0.2333 14
Ring Gage Position, Check & Away 0.0014 0.0833 5
Roll Position, Check & Away 0.0042 0.2500 15

Scale Visual Check With Scale 0.0025 0.1500 9


Screw Pitch Measure & Away 0.0025 0.1500 9
Sine Bar Position Part, Check & Away 0.0058 0.3500 21
Sinometer Gage Dial Indicating Angle Gage 0.0056 0.3333 20
Small Hole Gage Reset, Check & Away 0.0075 0.4500 27

Snap Gage Check & Away 0.0028 0.1667 10


Snap Gage, Dial Pos & Check Tolerance Limits 0.0028 0.1667 10
Snap Gage, Thread Check & Away 0.0033 0.2000 12
Solid Beam Square Position, Check & Away 0.0083 0.5000 30
Spark Gap Position, Measure & Away 0.0017 0.1000 6

Spring Caliper Set, Measure & Away 0.0042 0.2500 15


Surface Finish Measure & Away 0.0069 0.4167 25
Surface Gage Set, Measure & Away 0.0083 0.5000 30
Taper Plug Gage Position, Check & Away 0.0028 0.1667 10
Taper Ring Gage Position, Check & Away 0.0039 0.2333 14

Telescope Gage Set Size, Check & Away 0.0069 0.4167 25


Temperature Gage Measure & Away 0.0042 0.2500 15
Thread Gage, Dial Pos & Retract Anvils & Measure 0.0044 0.2667 16
Thread Gage, Fixed Pos & Check Thrd. w/Solid Gage 0.0056 0.3333 20
Thread Plug Gage Pos & Check Internal Thread 0.0056 0.3333 20

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Thread Ring Gage Pos & Check External Thread 0.0069 0.4167 25
Toolmakers Mic Time Per Ea. Diameter Checked 0.0125 0.7500 45
Vernier Caliper Measure & Away 0.0083 0.5000 30
Visual General Purpose 0.0033 0.2000 12
Wire Check & Away 0.0125 0.7500 45

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Material Handling Elements

The standard time shown for Material Handling Elements are “rounded” to the nearest
four places to the right of the decimal point. Eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Bag Place Part In Bag 0.0014 0.0833 5


Bale <4' Box 0.0044 0.2667 16
Band Solid Metal Band 0.0083 0.5000 30
Bar Code Print Bar Code On Piece 0.0011 0.0667 4
Bridge Support Part With Bridge 0.0125 0.7500 45

Bucket Conveyor Load Part Into Conveyor 0.0058 0.3500 21


Bundle Small Packages 0.0417 2.5000 150
Car Dump Large Parts Only 0.0097 0.5833 35
Carrier Select Proper Carrier 0.0250 1.5000 90
Cart Dump Small Parts Only 0.0056 0.3333 20

Cart To Machine Move Cart To Machine 0.0028 0.1667 10


Case Place Part/Open Case 0.0042 0.2500 15
Chain Conveyor Put Part Onto Conveyor 0.0042 0.2500 15
Character Read Read ID# & Record 0.0022 0.1333 8
Clip Clip Or Hang Part 0.0039 0.2333 14

Conveyor Place Parts On 0.0125 0.7500 45


Count Count Part Quantity 0.0008 0.0500 3
Cradle Place Part In Cradle 0.0069 0.4167 25
Crane In Position Crane Lift Part 0.0083 0.5000 30
Crane Locate Move Crane Into Position 0.0083 0.5000 30

Crane, Magnetic Lift Magnetic Lift Crane 0.0083 0.5000 30


Crate Crate Part 0.0167 1.0000 60
Die Handler Set In Position 0.0125 0.7500 45
Dock Set Part At Dock 0.0083 0.5000 30
Dollie Place Part On Dollie 0.0083 0.5000 30

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Drag Drag Part To Position 0.0167 1.0000 60


Drawer Place Part In Drawer 0.0028 0.1667 10
Face Mount Set End Of Part In Face Mount 0.0083 0.5000 30
Feeder Put Into Feeder 0.0042 0.2500 15
Foam Foam Part In Place 0.0083 0.5000 30

Fork Truck Time Per Department 0.0333 2.0000 120


Form, Fill Plastic Form Seal 0.0033 0.2000 12
Guided Vehicle Put Ea. Part In Guided Vehicle 0.0014 0.0833 5
Hand Carry From Bench To Machine 0.0042 0.2500 15
Hand Truck To Another Dept. 0.0042 0.2500 15

Hydraulic Lift Position & Away Part 0.0167 1.0000 60


Inventory Put Into Inventory 0.0033 0.2000 12
Item Pick Pick From Inventory 0.0025 0.1500 9
Jib Crane Position, Pickup & Away 0.0333 2.0000 120
Label, Electronic <9" Labels 0.0006 0.0333 2

Net Place Part In Net 0.0017 0.1000 6


Powder Powder Part 0.0022 0.1333 8
Rack Place Part In Rack 0.0028 0.1667 10
Rail Car Move Part In Rail Car 0.0083 0.5000 30
Ramp Move Part Up Ramp 0.0069 0.4167 25

Record Time Record Move Time 0.0014 0.0833 5


Rig Rig Part For Moving 0.2500 15.0000 900
Robot Move To Next Position 0.0025 0.1500 9
Robot Pos <300# 360 Degree X 55" Height 0.0042 0.2500 15
Roll Clamp Position & Away 0.0042 0.2500 15

Rope Rope Part For Moving 0.0333 2.0000 120


Scaffold Move Part To Scaffold 0.0083 0.5000 30
Shrink Wrap Shrink Wrap Each Part 0.0056 0.3333 20
Shuttle Car Move Part By Shuttle 0.0250 1.5000 90
Shuttle Table Shuttle To Next Table 0.0125 0.7500 45

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Element Comments Hour Min Sec

Side Loader Load Parts Into Side Loader 0.0056 0.3333 20


Skate Wheel Move Part Next Machine 0.0125 0.7500 45
Skid Place Part On Pallet 0.0083 0.5000 30
Sling Sling For Crane Lift 0.0056 0.3333 20
Sort Time For Each Part Sort 0.0014 0.0833 5

Stack Stack Part 0.0039 0.2333 14


Stretch Wrap Stretch Wrap Each Part 0.0083 0.5000 30
Tape Tape Part Container 0.0042 0.2500 15
Tie Down Tie Down Container 0.0083 0.5000 30
Tote Box Pickup & Place Part 0.0056 0.3333 20

Trailer Same Location 0.0417 2.5000 150


Upend 180 Degree Reposition 0.0208 1.2500 75
Weigh Weigh Each Part 0.0069 0.4167 25
Weigh, Electronic Measure Weigh Piece 0.0033 0.2000 12
Wheelbarrow Move Part In Wheelbarrow 0.0250 1.5000 90

Winch Winch Into Next Position 0.0250 1.5000 90


Wire Wire Matched Part 0.0056 0.3333 20

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Master Standard Elements 37

Description
Use Code

The standard times shown in this handbook are coded to their original usage.
For example: A load/unload time was determined on a lathe. The code is “T”
(For Turning). This signifies where the standard was originally used. The code
is shown as the first character in the comments section of each standard time
as illustrated:

WIPE CHUCK T-WIPE CHUCK OUT WITH RAG

CODE LISTING

A Assembly
B Burring, Polishing, Cleaning, Bench
BM Boremill
BR Broach
C Coating & Plating
D Drilling
E Electrical
F Flamecutting
G Grinding
GC Gearcut
H Hone & Lap
I Inspection
J Jig Bore
M Milling
MC Machining Center
N Nontraditional Machining
P Presswork
S Sheetmetal
T Turning
TH Threading
W Welding

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Master Standard Elements 39

Master Standards

The standard elements used in this handbook are fully described in this
section.

Element Comments

Acorn Table Clamp W-Clamp Fixture To Acorn Table.


Clamp fixture to acorn table per each fixture.

Adapter, Inst/Rem Arbor T-Install & Remove Arbor Press.


Disengage arbor from machine, install part, then install
arbor.

Adapter, Inst/Rem Horz Bolt M-Install & Remove Bolt.


Remove hand draw bolt on horizontal milling machine and
install adapter.

Adapter, Inst/Rem Bolt Vert M-Install & Remove Mill.


Remove hand draw bolt on vertical milling machine and
install adapter.

Adapter, Loosen M-Loosen By Tapping End.


Loosen by tapping end of draw bar.

Adapter, Position M-Position In Spindle.


Position adapter in spindle of milling machine.

Adjust Rods T-Time Per Stop Rod.


Index and reset next stop rod on a turret lathe.

Adjust Wrench A-Open/Close Adjust Wrench.


Locate and pick up wrench; open jaws to fit; use wrench;
replace on bench.

Air Blast M-Clean Or Clear Work Area.


Pick up air hose nearby; clean off work area; place hose
back in position.

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Align To Drill D-Align Piece To Drill.


Align piece by eye to drill.

Align To Pointer D-Align Piece To Pointer.


Align piece to pointer then get and away pointer.

Aluminum, Cut SW-Cut With Disc.


Cut aluminum with disc, route or similar tool mounted in
pneumatic gun.

Amperage Set C-Set Proper Amperage Setting.


Set amperage for each part for plating or similar purpose.

Angle, Set G-Set One Deg On Grind Head.


Set angle on cut off or mitering attachment.

Angle, Set, Cut Off G-Set On Cut Off Mitering Attachment.


Set one degree on grinding head.

Arbor Collar, Rem & Place G-Remove & Place Arbor Collar.
Remove collar(s) from arbor, then replace them when all
gears are in place.

Arbor Nut Loosen G-Get Wrench And Loosen Nut.


Reach for wrench and loosen arbor nut.

Arbor, Load G-Load Part On & Off Arbor.


Piece-in-hand on and off general purpose arbor.

Arc, Break W-Break & Move To Next Weld.


Break arc and move to next weld.

Arc, Check W-Pick Up Electrode And Check Arc.


Pick up electrode, scratch contact, flip helmut
and establish arc.

Area, Mop SO-Mop With Damp Mop.


Mop obstructed area with damp mop per 10 feet.

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Element Comments

Arm, Crank M-Crank In Or Out.


Crank in or out, to 12 inches onmilling machine.

Armature, Ck & Straighten BW-Check & Straighten.


Check and straighten armature.

Assembly, Rem Connector BW-Remove From Connector.


Remove terminal connector from assembly.

Assembly, Rem From Box A-Remove From Box.


Pick up and remove assembly from box and
place aside.

Attachment, Assy to Gear A-Assemble To Gear.


Pick up part and attach to gear.

Attachment, Reposition N-Reposition Band Saw.


Reposition band saw for next cut.

Attachment, Set G-Set.


Assemble attachment to gear.

Axis, Dial M-Dial Indicate, Longitudinal.


Indicate dial longitudinal axis on milling machine.

Axis, Dial, Indicate M-Dial Indicate, Vertical.


Indicate dial vertical axis on milling machine.

Back Gauge, Reset P-Reset Back Gauge On Press.


Walk to back of machine; reset back gage; walk back
to front of machine.

Back Gauge Set S-Set Back Gauge Per Bend.


Set back gauge per bend.

Backrest, Support T-Posotion & Away Backrest Support.


Reset position of support; operator return to working
position.

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Element Comments

Baffle, Get & Return G-Get And Return.


Get and return plywood baffle on rotary grinder.

Bag Part I-Bag & Fill.


Piece-in-hand; place part in bag or small box; place fill
support around part; seal bag or box.

Bag, Open BW-Open & Place Object In Bag.


Open storage bag and insert piece.

Balancer, Set Up BW-Set Up.


Set up balancer on bench.

Balancer, Ujp BW-Gisholt Ujp, Calibrate.


Calibrate Gisholt UJP balancer.

Band, Lock BW-Install And Crimp, Air Cable.


Install and crimp aircraft cable.

Bar Clamp M-Bar-type Clamp With 2 Bolts.


Position strap type clamp over work piece; tighten 2
bolts, 1 at each end of clamp.

Bar, Install & Remove BW-Install And Remove.


Install and remove locking bar.

Bar, Install/Adjust BM-Install In, Adjust.


Install in, adjust, and remove from compound slide.

Bar, Pinch BW-Use.


Use pinch bar at workbench.

Bar, Position/Adapter N-Position & Engage In Adapter.


Position draw bar and engage in adapter.

Bar, Tighten/Loosen N-Tighten Or Loosen.


Tighten or loosen draw bar in machine.

Base, Move G-Move Internal Grinder.

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Element Comments

True up base on internal grinder.

Basket, Hand Load B-Hand Load Each Part In Basket.


Pickup part; place in basket; return hand to last position.

Basket, Hang PR-Hang On Suspension Bar.


Hang dip basket on suspension bar.

Basket, Remove Bar PR-Remove From Suspension Bar.


Remove basket with parts from suspension bar.

Batteries, Test & Replace BW-Test & Replace 6 Batteries.


Test and replace 6 batteries.

Bead Crimp A-Light Wall Tubing Only.


Time for position & 1 bead crimp on light wall tubing.

Beading, Cut N-Cut One Piece On Bead Cutter.


Cut one piece on beading cutter.

Bearing, Assemble BW-Install Into Assembly.


Install bearing or gear.

Bearing, Install N-Install Into Race.


Install small bearing into race with slight press fit.

Bearing, Lube MC-Lubricate.


Lubricate motor bearing.

Bearing, Press Out BW-Press Out.


Press out bearing.

Bearing, Remove MC-Remove.


Remove motor bearing.

Bearing, Remove Gear BW-Remove.


Remove motor bearing.

Bearing, Small, Fit BW-Check Fit To Housing.


Check bearing fit to housing.

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Bearings, Motor BW-Check Fit To Cap & Housing.


Check fit to cap and motor housing.

Bearings, Unfasten N-Unfasten And Set On Bottom.


Unfasten and set on bottom and top cutter heads on
molder.

Belt, Mount G-Mount And Remove.


Mount and remove wheel head drive belt on internal
grinder.

Belt, Pulley Change D-Change Step Cone Pulley Belt.


Remove pulley guard and change belt position on step
cone pulley.

Belt, Slip G-Slip On Or Off Pulley.


Slip belt on or off pulley of internal grinder.

Bench Plate Wipe S-Wipe Bench Plate To Lay-out.


Clear bench plate to lay out job.

Bend To Scribe S-Bend Metal To Scribed Line.


Bend metal to scribed line.

Blade, Change BW-Change.


Change blade on motor.

Blade, Cut N-Cut With Hand Metal Shears.


Cut band saw blade with hand metal shears.

Blade, Install G-Install On Or Remove Grinder.


Install blade on or remove from grinder.

Blade, Position G-Position On Two Rollers.


Position blade on two ollers of grinder.

Blade, Raise/Lower MC-Raise Or Lower For Cutting.


Raise or lower blade of table saw.

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Element Comments

Blade, Gen, Rem/Replace MC-Remove And Replace Power Saw.


Remove and replace power saw blade.

Blade, Saw, Rem/Replace G-Remove And Replace.


Remove and replace blade on grinder.

Blade, Reposition G-Reposition 180 Degree Arbor.


Reposition saw blade on arbor for sharpening.

Blade, Set To Work/Hacksaw MC-Set To Work Power Hacksaw.


Set blade to piece on power hacksaw.

Blades, Dado, Remove B-Dado Blades, Remove.


Loosen fastener and remove dado blades from saw.

Blast Clean, Prepare PR-Prepare Part.


Prepare blast clean with agacite.

Block Remove From Vise S-Remove Block From Vise.


Remove block from vise at workbench.

Block, Adjust BW-Adjust.


Adjust V block.

Block, Position Turret Lathe T-Position, Turret Lathe.


Position turret stop on lathe.

Block, Stop, Indicate Position M-Indicate Stop Block In Position.


Reposition stop block; indicate locating edge; operator
return to last position.

Blocks, Assy & Disassemble T-Assemble & Disassemble Gauge Blocks.


Assemble and disassemble gauge blocks.

Blue Work B-Blue Surface Of Work.


With brush in handapply bluing to top surface of part; put
brush back; return to last position.

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Element Comments

Blue, Remove B-Clean Bluing Of Part.


Rag in hand; apply solution to rag; wipe surface of partwith
rag; return rag to last position.

Bolt & Nut M-Assemble Nut To Bolt & Tighten .


Assemble nut snug on bolt; tighten part with wrench;return
to last position.

Bolt & Washer M-Clamp Part With Washer & Bolt.


Screw bolt with washer into fixture; tighten with tool; return
to last position.

Bolt Circle Set D-Set Bolt Circle.


Set bolt circle on air fix drill.

Bolt, Blind A-Tighten Blind Bolt.


Pick up bolt; locate hole and hand tighten bolt in place;
pick up wrench; tighten blind bolt; return wrench to last
position.

Bolt, Cut B-Cut With Bolt Cutter.


Pick up tool and cut bolt.

Booth, Enter PR-Enter/exit.


Enter and exit sandblast booth.

Bore Bar Adjust M-Adjust Bore Bar Dial To Size.


Pick up wrench; adjust dial reading; return wrench.

Bore Bar Insert L-Insert Bore Bar In Turret.


Insert bore bar into turret and tighten screws to secure.

Box Wrench, Position A-Position & Away.


Pickup wrench; tighten; remove wrench

Box Wrench, Tighten<3/4 A-Tighten Nut With Box Wrench.


Applies to wrenches smaller than 3/4. Locate nut; tighten;
remove wrench.

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Element Comments

Box Wrench, Tighten>3/4 A-Tighten Nut With Box Wrench.


Applies to wrenches larger than 3/4. Locate nut; tighten;
remove wrench.

Bracket, Place & Remove M-Place On & Remove From Machine.


Place bracket (diamond holder) on or remove from
machine.

Bridge, Set Up & Dismantle BW-Set Up And Dismantle.


Set up and dismantle wheat stone bridge.

Brush Chips Lg. M-Brush Large Chips Away.


Pick up brush; brush large chips away; replace brush.

Brush Chips Sm. M-Brush Small Chips Away.


Pick up brush; brush small chips away; replace brush.

Brush, Clean w/Solvent BW-Clean In Solvent.


Clean brush in solvent.

Brush, Dip BW-Dip.


Dip brush in solvent container.

Bundle Open P-Open Bundle Of Strip Stock Material.


Open bundle of strip stock material for punch press
operation.

Burr Hole, Hand B-Burr Hole In Hand.


Piece-in-hand; burr sharp edges of hole in part with hand
tool.

Burr Hole, Machine B-Burr Hole In Machine.


Piece-in-hand; burr sharp edges of hole in part with power
tool.

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Element Comments

Burr, Inch B-Burr Time Per Linear Inch.


Time is per length of burr. Pick up file; burr edge; replace
file.

Bush, Assemble D-Assemble Bushing In Hole.


Pick up drill bushing; install into drill jig hole; remove
bushing after use.

Bush, Change D-Change Bushing Size In Same Hole.


Pick up next bushing; Change bushing in same hole of drill
jig.

Bush, Drill D-Position Drill In To Bushing.


Position drill bit into bushing.

Bush, Guide, Key Broach BR-Guide Keyway Broach In Bushing.


Visually guide keyway broaching tool in guide bushing
already located on machine.

Bush, Move Next Hole D-Move Bushing To Next Hole.


Pickup bushing and move to next spindle and placewith
adjustments to align with drill.

Bushing, Install D-Install Requires Chilling Before.


Chill bushing and install.

Bushing, Obtain D-Obtain Install And Remove.


Reach for bushing{quote} install{quote} and remove from
fixture.

Bushing, Remove D-Remove With Screw Puller.


Remove bushing with screw puller.

C, Washer Tighten D-Tighten C-Washer.


Pick up wrench and tighten c washer.

Cable Tie A-Time For Plastic Tie.

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Element Comments

Pick up cable tie & attach.

Cable, Assemble & Install BW-Assemble & Install To Panel.


Assemble and install coaxial cable.

Cable, Bond BW-Bonding Cut.


Cut bonding cable per cut.

Cable, Connect BW-Connect One End To Fitting.


Connect cable end to threaded fitting.

Cable, Cut & Terminate BW-Cut And Terminate.


Cut and terminate cable with end piece.

Cable, Disconnect BW-Disconnect.


Disconnect coaxial cable.

Cable, Disconnect/Remove BW-Disconnect And Remove.


Disconnect and remove cable from threaded connector.

Cable, Install Threaded Cap BW-Install With Threaded Cap.


Install with threaded cap.

Cable, Lube & Insert BW-Lubricate And Insert In Plug.


Lubricate and insert cable in plug.

Cable, Manufacturing Mark BW-Manufacturing Mark Sleeving.


Manufacturing mark sleeving per mark.

Cable, Remove/Return BW-Remove From And Return To Case.


Remove and return to case.

Cable, Replace Stamp Block E-Replace Stamping Block.


Replace stamping block on for cable.

Calculate I-Time For Each Calculation.


Calculate each dimension required for machining purposes
only.

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Caliper, Adjust I-Adjust Sliding Head, 4 Inches.


Adjust caliper for inspection.

Cam Lock M-Time Per Cam Lock In Fixture.


Locate cam lock clamp & lock clamp onto part.

Cam, Adjust L-Adjust Cam With Wrench.


Pick up wrench, loosen and adjust
cam, tighten and lay wrench aside.

Cap & Hand, Remove E-Remove From Connector.


Cap and handle assembly.

Cap Plug A-Assemble Cap Plug Into Tube End.


Pick up cap plug; push into end of tube.

Cap, Remove & Install E-Remove And Install.


Remove and install connector threaded cap.

Carbon Pile E-Replace.


Replace carbon pile.

Carriage, Adjust Height MC-Adjust Height Of Saw.


Adjust height of automatic rip saw.

Carriage, Lock & Unlock MS-Lock And Unlock.


Lock and unlock carriage.

Carriage, Move 6", Hand T-Move Six Inches By Hand.


Move turret lathe six inches by hand.

Carriage, Position T-Position Turret Or Carriage.


Grasp turret handle; bring into tool approach position of
work piece.

Center Drill Part T-Center Drill Away From Machine -1 End.


Use portable center drilling machine. With machine
located on part, center drill; remove portable machine.

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Element Comments

Center Rest, Adjust G-Adjust Center Rest Support.


Reset center rest support in position.

Center, Clean & Lube G-Clean And Lubricate.


Clean and lubricate shaft centers.

Center, Cut G-Turn In And Cut.


Turn piece on center and cut.

Center, Install/Remove G-Install In And Remove.


Install in and remove from head stock or foot stock.

Center, K.O. Dividing Head G-Knock Out Of Dividing Head.


Knock center out of dividing head.

Center, K.O. Spindle G-Knock Out Of Spindle With Bar.


Knock center out of spindle with bar.

Center, Mount G-Mount Part Between Centers.


Piece-in-hand; mount part between centers;
operator return to last position.

Center, Place Dividing Head G-Place In Dividing Head.


Place center in dividing head.

Chain Vise TH-Lock/Unlock Part In Chain Vise.


Set part in chain; lock in chain; unlock part after work is
completed.

Change Gearing GC-Remove/Replace Gear In Gearbox.


Remove existing gear in gearbox; pick up change
gear; place change gearin place; restart machine.

Change Spd/Feed, Variable MC-Change Speed/Feed Variable Speed Box.


Reset speed with use of variable speed gear train.

Change Tool, Drill Chuck D-Change Tool In Drill Chuck.

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Element Comments

Remove existing tool; pick up new tool; put new tool in


jaw-type drill chuck.

Change Tool, Magazine M-Change Tool In Tool Magazine.


Automatic tool changer.

Change Tool, Spindle M-Change Tool In And Out Of Spindle.


Change tool by hand. Remove existing tool; place in
holding area; install next tool.

Chart Dim, Read Out BM-Read Dim On Readout.


After machine is repositioned visually check dimension
on readout device.

Chaser, Remove/Install Die T-Remove From And Install In Die.


Remove chaser from and install in die head of turret lathe.

Chassis, Turn Over A-Turn Over.


Turn over chassis on table.

Chips, Drill Flute D-Pick Chips Out Of Drill Flutes.


Pick up chip remover;clean out chips in flute of drill bit;
place chip remover back.

Chips, Hole D-Pick Chips Out Of Hole.


Pick up chip remover; insert in hole; clean chips out; place
chip remover back.

Chips, Remove 1In. Hole D-Remove From Hole Up To 1 Inch.


Remove chips from hole 1 inch diameter and 2 inches
deep.

Chuck Jaw, Remove D-Remove From Chuck.


Remove from chuck, reverse and replace in chuck.

Chuck Guard Open D-Reach To Chuck And Open.


Reach to chuck and pull the guard open to allow a tool
change.

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Element Comments

Chuck Strain, Relieve L-Loosen Chuck To Relieve Strain.


Release chuck jaws to relieve strain, turn part and
retighten.

Chuck, 2Jaw<50# T-Manual Chuck Part And Close Jaws.


For parts weighing lessthan 50 pounds. Pick up part;
position in chuck jaws; snug jaws; tighten; operator back to
original position.

Chuck, 2Jaw>50# T-Manual Chuck Part And Close Jaws.


For parts weighing more than 50 pounds. Pick up part;
position in chuck jaws; snug jaws; tighten; operator back to
original position.

Chuck, 3Jaw<50# T-Manual Chuck Part And Close Jaws.


For parts weighing less than 50 pounds. Pick up part;
position in chuck jaws; snug jaws; tighten; operator back to
original position.

Chuck, 3Jaw>50# T-Manual Chuck Part And Close Jaws.


For parts weighing more than 50 pounds. Pick up part;
position in chuck jaws; snug jaws; tighten; operator back to
original position.

Chuck, 4Jaw<50# T-Manual Chuck Part And Close Jaws.


For parts weighing less than 50 pounds. Pick up part;
position in chuck jaws; snug jaws; tighten; operator back to
original position.

Chuck, 4Jaw>50# T-Manual Chuck Part And Close Jaws.


For parts weighing more than 50 pounds. Pick up part;
position in chuck jaws; snug jaws; tighten; operatorback to
original position.

Chuck, Auto<50# T-Air Or Hydraulic Chuck.


For parts weighing lessthan 50 pounds. Open chuckjaws;
put part in chuck; turn switch to close chuck jaws.

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Element Comments

Chuck, Auto>50# T-Air Or Hydraulic Chuck.


For parts weighing more than 50 pounds. Openchuck jaws;
lift part with crane; place part in chuck; turn switch to close
jaws.

Chuck, Manual Feed Stock T-Feed Stock Through Chuck.


Open chuck. Grasp stock; move stock forward to next
stop location; close chuck.

Clamp/Unclamp Sheet S-Clamp & Unclamp Sheet Metal.


Clamp and unclamp sheet metal.

Clamp, Auto M-Air Or Hydraulic Type Clamp.


With part in place, position and activate each clamp.

Clamp, C, Large B-Secure & Release.


Max clamp opening equals 12.0 Open clamp mouth;
tighten clamp on part.

Clamp, C, Small B-Secure & Release.


Max clamp opening equals 1.0. Open clamp mouth;
tighten clamp on part.

Clamp, Install MC-Install.


Install clamp onto machine table.

Clamp, Jaws TH-Install Pipe In Jaws For Thread.


Open jaws; place pipe in jaws; close jaws.

Clamp, Loosen/Tighten MC-Loosen And Tighten.


Loosen and tighten clamp by turning bar.

Clamp, Position/Tighten MC-Position And Tighten.


Position and tighten clamp on machine.

Clamp, Remove MC-Remove.


Remove clamp from machine.

Clamp, Strap M-Strap Type Clamp.

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Element Comments

Release clamp; position clamp over part and tighten.

Clamp, Swing M-Swing Type Clamp.


Release clamp; swing into position; tighten down on part.

Clamp, Tighten & Loosen MC-Tighten & Loosen/Hold Bar.


Tighten and loosen holding bar.

Clean Chips, Chuck T-Clean Chips In Chuck Jaws.


With brush or rage, clean chips out of locating surfaces
of chuck jaws; return cleaning implement to last position.

Clean Tap<0.500 B-Retap Old Thread<0.500 Diameter.


For tap sizes less then .500 diameter. With tap in handle;
chase old thread in hole; remove tap from hole; return tap
to last position.

Clean Tap>0.500 B-Retap Old Thread >1/2" Diameter.


For tap sizes more than .500 diameter. With tap in handle
chase old thread in hole; remove tap from hole; return tap
to last position.

Cleaner, Load PR-Load.


Load sonic cleaner.

Clip Nut A-Bolt & Clip Nut Assembly.


Position clip nut; assemble to part.

Clip, A To S P-Assemble To Strap.


Assemble strap to clip.

Clip, Set MC-Set To Desired Reading.


Set dial clip to desired reading.

Clutch, Engage B-Engage Power Hacksaw.


Pick up and position hacksaw to piece.

Clutch, Engage & Disengage MC-Engage And Disengage.

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Engage and disengage machine clutch.

Coat, Spray BW-Spray (aerosol).


Spray an aerosol coat on work piece.

Collar, Assy/Disassemble MC-Assemble Or Disassemble By Hand.


Assemble or disassemble collar stop by hand.

Collar, Install Coax E-Install On Coaxial Cable.


Install collar on coaxial cable.

Collet Ext. Remove G-Remove Collet Extension.


Remove collet extension from shank of gear after pieceis
removed from collet.

Collet Ld<3"lgt T-Ld<3" Long Part In Collet Chuck.


Open collect chuck; pull piece out to less than 3"
extension of chuck; close collet.

Collet Ld>3"lgt T-Ld>3" Long Part In Collet Chuck.


Open collet chuck; pull piece out to more than 3" extension
out of chuck; close collet.

Collet, Install & Remove D-Install In And Remove.


Install and remove collet from collet chuck.

Column, Lock/Unlock D-Lock Or Unlock On Cincinnati.


Lock or unlock column on radial drill press.

Component, Remove BW-Remove.


Remove bayonet type component.

Connector, Remove E-Remove From Coaxial Cable.


Remove connector from coaxial cable.

Control, Adjust Grind, Rotary G-Adjust Blanchard Rotary Grinder.

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Element Comments

Adjust control on rotary grinder.

Control, Adjust Dial BW-Adjust And Obtain Dial Reading.


Adjust and obtain dial reading.

Control, Adjust Meter BW-Adjust Zero Meter With Tool.


Adjust zero meter with tool.

Control, Adjust, Grind, Surf G-Adjust Surface Grinder.


Adjust control on surface grinder.

Control, Adjust, Hacksaw N-Adjust Power Hacksaw.


Adjust control on power hacksaw.

Control, Adj, Loosen&Tighten BW-Adjust Loosen And Tighten.


Loosen and tighten lock nut controls.

Control, Operate BW-Operate With Pressure.


Operate foot control with pressure.

Coolant On/Off T-Turn Coolant On or Off.


Locate push-button; push for on or off coolant flood.

Coolant, Adjust Flow D-Reach To Flow Control And Adjust.


Reach to control and adjust proper flow of coolant.

Coolant, Turn On D-Reach Out & Turn On Coolant.


Reach out and locatecoolant valve and turn on.

Cord Clip A-Light Duty Cables Only.


Position area for clip; apply.

Cord Cut w/Snips E-Cut Cord With Hand Snips.


Pick up cord and hand snips to cut, then lay snips
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Cord Trim E-Trim Fillers After Rip.


With tool in hand{quote} get cord and trim fillers.

Cotter Pin Insert A-Pick Up And Insert Cotter Pin.


Reach for a cotter pin and insert in hole andspread end of
prongs to lock.

Cover, Container, Remove BW-Remove From Plastic Container


Remove cover from plastic container.

Cover, Motor, Remove BW-Motor End Remove.


Remove motor end cover.

Cover, Part, Remove BW-Remove From Part.


Remove cover from part.

Cover, Remove & Replace G-Remove And Replace.


Remove and replace cover from automatic head grinder.

Cover, Top, Install BW-Install On Part.


Install top cover on part.

Crane, Waiting Time A-Waiting Time For Crane.


Time an operator must wait for a crane to reach the part
that must be removed.

Crank, Engage BW-Engage On Splines.


Engage crank on splines.

Cross Rail Raise/Lower B-Raise And Lower Cross Rail.


Raise or lower cross rail with hand wheel or turnstile.

Cross Slide, Move T-Move For Set Up.


Move cross slide for set up on turret lathe.

Cross Slide, Position T-Position Cross Slide.


Position tool approach with cross slide of machine.

Cup, Screw MC-Screw Down.

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Master Standard Elements 59
Element Comments

Screw down grease cup.

Cut Depth, Adjust MC-Adjust.


Adjust cutting depth.

Cutter Back & Advance G-Back Off And Advance Gear Cutter.
Back cutter away from work, insert new piece and
advance cutter to piece.

Cutter, Assemble D-Assemble.


Assemble cutter and sleeve into thurston chuck.

Cutter, Disassemble G-Disassemble From Adapter.


Disassemble cutter or arbor from adapter.

Cutter, Install M-Install Into Slot Of Bar.


Install cutter into slot of bar and remove slot, 1 7/16
inch hole or larger.

Cutter, Mesh w/Gear G-Mesh Cutter With Gear To Finish.


Turn feed dial to correct depth and rotate gear shaft to
mesh cutter with teeth.

Cutter, Move & Position M-Move And Position To Blades.


Move and position cutter to blades.

Cutter, Place On Arbor Arbor G-Place On Arbor.


Place cutter on arbor.

Cutter, Remove From Arbor G-Remove From Arbor.


Remove cutter from arbor.

Cutter, Thurston Chuck, Rem D-Remove From Thurston Chuck.


Remove cutter from Thurston chuck.

Cutting Oil, Tool D-Apply Cutting Oil To Tool.


With brush.

Cycle Dials, Weld W-Adjust Dials, Spot Weld.

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Adjust Cycle Dials, Spot Weld.

Cylinder, Connect A-Connect To Vacuum Machine


Connect Cylinder To Vacuum Machine.

Dado, Place B-Place On Saw Shaft.


Place dado on saw shaft.

Decal, Remove w/Tool B-Remove Decal.


Remove decal with tool.

Derust Part B-Derust Part With Solvent.


Derust part with solvent and wipe.

Device, Position Grinder G-Position On Grinder.


Position device on grinder.

Dial, Back Off T-Back Off Part, Bring To Contact.


Back off part, bring dial to contact.

Dial, Clean I-Clean With Cloth.


Clean dial with cloth.

Dial, Forward T-Dial Forward And Set To Dim.


Dial forward and set to dim.

Dial, Remove & Replace I-Remove And Replace.


Remove and replace dial.

Dial, Set Up T-Set Up And Dismantle To.


Set up and dismantle.

Dial, Set, Radial Drill D-Set Radial Drill Press.


Set up radial drill press and dial.

Diamond, Approach G-Bring To Wheel.


Bring diamond point cutter to wheel and secure.

Diamond, Insert & Remove G-Insert In And Remove From Hold.


Insert in and remove diamond cutter from hold.

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Element Comments

Diamond, Set On Dresser G-Set On Radius Dresser.


Set on radius dresser with gage block.

Diamonds, Insert & Remove G-Insert In And Remove From Drum.


Insert and remove diamond from drum dresser of
automatic thread grinder.

Die Metal Anodize N-Anodize Metal Die.


Anodize metal die once completely assembled.

Die, Assemble P-Assemble Part To Die And Release.


For parts weighing less than 5 pounds. Install part on die;
remove part after work is done.

Die, Clamp-Set/Remove S-Set Or Remove Clamp Die.


Set or remove clamp die from fixture and place aside.

Die, Disassemble P-Disassemble Part And Clear Die.


For parts weighing less than 5 pounds. Remove part from
die; clean surface of die.

Die, Install P-Install.


Install die on press.

Die, Invert P-Invert Or Rotate Part In Die.


For parts weighing lessthan 5 pounds. Pick up part; rotate
or turn part over; reposition back into die.

Die, Lock Part P-Lock Part In Die.


Secure part down in die.

Die, Stamp Set BW-Set Up Stamping Die.


Set up die at workplace.

Dimple Crimp A-Crimp Round Dimples Only.


Position crimp tool; crimp.

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Dividing Head D-Index Time Per 15 Degrees.


Turn dividing head to next position; secure position.

Document, Detach A-Detach From Item And Unroll.


Remove rubber band and obtain document for
examination.

Dog, Install P-Install On And Remove From Part.


Install die on and remove from press.

Dog, Move P-Move To New Position.


Move die to next press position.

Dog, On, Off G-Dog On And Off Work Piece.


Unlock dog from last piece; position dog on new work
piece. Lock dog on.

Dog, Place P-Place On Part And Remove.


Place dog on part and remove from part.

Dolly Select S-Select Dolly For Ball Corner.


Select dolly for ball corner.

Door, Close BW-Close Sliding.


Close sliding cabinet door.

Door, Remove PR-Remove.


Remove tumbler door.

Door, Tumbler, Position PR-Position On Tumbler.


Position tumbler door.

Dowel Pin, Align Part A-Dowel In, Line Holes.


Press dowel into a set of in-line holes; return to last
position.

Draw Bar, Assy & Disassy T-Assemble To And Disassemble.


Assemble to and disassemble collet from speed lathe.

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Master Standard Elements 63
Element Comments

Dresser, Install & Remove G-Install And Remove.


Install and remove dresser from internal grinder.

Dresser, Lock/Unlock G-Lock Or Unlock Truing Device.


Lock or unlock dresser with truing device on automatic
thread grinder.

Dresser, Remove G-Remove From Machine.


Remove wheel dresser from cylindrical grinder.

Drift Key D-Position, Use And Away.


Position drift key; release tool with key; put key back to
last position.

Drill Chuck Key D-Position, Tighten And Away.


Pick up chuck key; tighten tool; put key back to last
position.

Drill Head, Index D-Index Multiple Drill Head.


Reposition drill head to next index position.

Drill, Hand B-Pickup & Aside Hand Drill.


Pick up drill; put back to last position after tool has been
used.

Drive Pin A-Insert Spring And Groove Pin.


Pick up pin; locate in hole; install; return to last position.

Driver, Position Head Stock G-Position On Head Stock.


Position driver on head stock of cylindrical grinder.

Drop Light Position A-Get And Position Drop Light.


Get a drop light into position in work area..

Edge, Hammer & Chisel B-Chip Part Edge With Hammer And Chisel.
Chip the edges of a part with hammer and chisel to
remove scale and sand before finish.

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Emery Burr Per Inch B-Burr By Hand With Emery Paper.


Burr by hand keyways, slots, grooves, etc. with emery
paper (per inch value).

Emery, Place B-Place On Cleaning Rod.


Place emery on cleaning rod.

Emery, Remove B-Remove Strip Up To 27 Inches.


Remove emery strip up to 27 inches from wheel.

Emery, Tear B-Tear Off Used End.


Tear off used end of emery strip from wheel.

End-Play, Check BW-Check.


Check armature end play.

Eyelet Assembly A-Terminal Board Type Only.


Position part; apply eyelet.

Feed Board Load P-Load Strip Stock On Feed Board.


Pick up and position strip stock on feed board for power
press operation.

Feed, Change 2 Levers M-Change 2 Levers.


Change feed using two levers on machine.

Feed, Change Carriage T-Change On Carriage.


Change feed of cross slide on engine lathe.

Feed, Change Radial Drill D-Change Radial Drill Press.


Change feed on radial drill press.

Feed, Change Shaper M-Change, Shaper.


Change feed on shaper.

Feed, Engage T-Engage Feed Mode.


Handle type. Pull handle to engage feed.

Feed, Engage & Disengage N-Engage Or Disengage.

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Master Standard Elements 65
Element Comments

Engage or disengage feed on contour saw.

Feed, Reverse M-Change Direction of Feed.


Handle type. Pull handle to direction change for
reverse feed.

Feed, Table, Engage M-Engage Table Traverse.


Handle type. Engage feed by pulling handle in position.

Fence, Install Saw B-Install On Table Saw.


Install fence on table saw.

Fence, Pos Spindle Shape M-Position On Spindle Of Shaper .


Position fence on spindle of shaper.

Fence, Saw, Remove B-Remove From Table Saw.


Remove fence from table saw.

Ferrule, Ream By Hand BW-Ream By Hand.


Ream ferrule on conduit by hand.

Fiberglass, Examine Mark BW-Examine, Sound And Mark.


Examine, sound and mark honeycomb fiberglass.

File, Break Corner B-File To Break Corner.


Pick up file; file not more than .030 x 45 degree chamfer
on corner; return file.

Finger Tap To Seat G-Tap Part To Check Proper Seat.


Tap part with finger or hand to check proper seat or
flatness.

Fit Bush, Shrink A-Shrink Fit Bushing In Hole.


With chilled bushing, insert bushing into hole
of part; remove insert tool.

Fitting, Clean BW-Clean.


Clean aircraft control cable fitting.

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Fitting, Grease A-Grease With Air Operated Gun.


Grease fitting with air operated gun.

Fitting, Wrap SW-Wrap With Wire.


Wrap fitting with wire.

Fixture Pin, Position Part P-Place Sheet Metal Part In Fixture.


Place small sheet metal part in fixture against pin.

Fixture, Place & Remove G-Place On And Remove Arbor Press.


Place fixture on and remove from arbor press.

Flange, Remove & Replace G-Remove And Replace.


Remove and replace flange on surface grinder.

Flush Part C-Agitate And Flush.


Pick up part; agitate container and flush clean.

Flux Apply E-Apply Flux With Applicator.


Pick up applicator and apply flux to wire.

Flux Dip W-Dip Piece Or Wire In Flux.


Get piece and dip into flux container at workplace.

Flywheel, Turn N-Turn By Hand On Filer Of Auto.


Turn flywheel by hand on file of automatic saw sharpening
machine.

Follow Rest, Adjust N-Adjust To Work.


Adjust follow rest on saw to work piece.

Foot Pedal D-Foot Pedal To Activate Machine


Locate foot pedal; press down return foot to last position.

Foot Stock, Adjust P-Adjust Foot Stock Support.


Reset foot stock support for next part.

Foot Stock, Move 12 Ins. G-Move 12 Inches.

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Element Comments

Move foot stock on grinder 12 inches.

Gauge, Calibrate & Adjust BW-Calibrate And Adjust.


Calibrate and adjust pressure gauge.

Gauge, Set I-Set Up To Use And Take Down.


Set up surface gauge and then set aside.

Gauge, Set to Part I-Set To Part.


Set arnold gauge to part.

Gauge, Set Up, Dismantle I-Set Up And Dismantle.


Set up planer gauge and dismantle.

Gauge, Set Up, Take Down I-Set Up To Take Down.


Set up and take down surface gauge.

Gauge, Set, Table Saw I-Set Table Saw.


Set gauge width on table saw.

Gasket, Install BW-Gasket, Install With Plug.


Install button plug and gasket.

Gear, Mesh, Adjust BW-Adjust.


Adjust mesh gear.

Gear, Remove & Install I-Remove And Install.


Remove and install spur assembly gear.

Glass, Focus, Vermier I-Focus Over Vernier For Read.


Focus magnifying glass over vernier gauge for reading.

Glass, Move A-Move Into Position And Aside.


Move magnifying glass into position and aside.

Glasses, On/Off BW-Put On And Remove.


Put on and remove safety glasses.

Glue, Apply, Surface BW-Apply With Brush To Surface.


Reach for brush and apply glue to surface.

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Goggles, On & Off A-Put On And Take Off Safety Goggles.


Pick up and put on safety goggles.

Grease, Apply A-Apply To Small Bearing.


Apply grease to small bearing.

Grease, Obtain A-Obtain From Container With Stick.


Reach for grease stick and apply.

Grommet Install From Bin E-Take Grommet From Bin And Install.
Reach for grommet in bin and install in fixture.

Grommet, Install To Blanket BW-Install In Sound Proof Blanket.


Install grommet in sound proof blanket.

Guard, Adjust Height G-Adjust Height.


Adjust height of grinder on cylindrical grinder.

Guard, Remove/Replace G-Remove And Replace.


Remove and replace side wheel guard on cylindrical
grinder.

Gun, Hand Fill BW-Hand Operated Grease Fill.


Fill hand operated grease gun.

Gun, Replace BW-Replace.


Replace spray gun.

Gun, Wipe Excess A-Wipe Excess Grease From Barrel.


Wipe excess grease from barrel of grease gun.

Hand Ream Burrs B-Ream To Clear Burrs Only.


Hand ream to clear burrs only.

Hand Wheel Alignment S-Crank Wheel To Check Align.


Crank hand wheel to check alignment of punches.

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Master Standard Elements 69
Element Comments

Hand Wheel, Adjust M-Adjust Hand Wheel Setting.


Locate hand wheel; adjust setting for next cut.

Hands, Clean BW-Clean By Dipping In Fluid.


Clean hands by dipping in fluid cleaner.

Hang Part On Hook C-Hang Part On Hook.


Pick up; place on hanger.

Hardware, Vacuum Blast PR-Vacuum Blast.


Vacuum blast work area hardware.

Head Lamp, Setup BW-Set Up To Heat Cure.


Set electrical heat lamp to cure fiberglass repair.

Head Stock Center, Adjust G-Adjust Head Stock Center.


Loosen center in head stock of cylindrical grinder. Make
adjustments, and retighten.

Head, Arm, Move D-Move In Or Out On Arm.


Move head in or out on arm of radial drill press

Head, Locate To Angle N-Locate To Angle.


Position head guide of contour saw to piece.

Head, Lock D-Lock Or Unlock On Arm.


Lock or unlock head of radial drill press.

Head, Raise or Lower D-Raise Or Lower.


Raise or lower spindle on sensitive drill press.

Head, Reset M-Loosen Gibs, Adjust And Retighten.


Loosen gibs, adjust the height of head and cross arm and
retighten gibs.

Heat Sink, Open/Close BW-Open And Close.


Heat sink open and close.

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Helical, Insert A-Free Running Screw Lock.


With helical insertion tool, screw in helical to bottom;
remove tool.

Helmet, Put PR-Put On And Remove.


Put on and remove helmut.

Hexagon Turret Return/Adv L-Return And Advance Hexagon Turret.


Disengage and advance hexagon turret after cut.

Hinged Cover Open/Closed L-Open And Close Hinged Cover.


Open and close hinged cover or splash guard.

Hob Align w/Keyway G-Align Hob With Keyway.


Move hob into alignment with keyway.

Hob, Back Off & Advance M-Clear Hob And Advance Per Inch.
Manually back out feed screw to clear work, then advance
slide to position hob.

Hob, Remove & Reposition M-Remove And Reposition Hob.


Loosen holding device, then move hob to new position and
retighten holding device.

Hold Down, ToeType T-Toe Type Clamp/Pinch Part Down.


Mostly used on vertical turret lathes. Position clamp on
part surface; lock in place with wrench; return wrench to
last position.

Holder, Install/Remove T-Install On And Remove Hexagon.


Install on and remove shank tool from hexagon turret
lathe.

Hole, Align D-Align To Spindle.


Align hole to spindle.

Hole, Lube D-Lube Hole For Ream Or Tap.


Get brush within reach and insert in hole, apply
lube to hole and return brush.

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Master Standard Elements 71
Element Comments

Hole, Punch BW-Kick Press.


Punch hole in sound proofing blanket with kick press.

Honeycomb, Layout PL-Layout And Prepare To Repair.


Layout and prepare to repair.

Honeycomb, Preform PL-Preform.


Preform fiberglass honeycomb.

Hook Chips, Large T-Clear Large Chips With Hook.


Pick up hook; remove chips; replace hook at last position.

Hook, Attach & Detach BW-Attach And Detach To/From Item.


Attach and detach hook to and from item.

Hook, Place In Part A-Place In Part S-Type Hook.


Place S type hook in part.

Hook, Remove From Bar PR-Remove From Suspension Bar.


Remove hook from suspension bar.

Hot Melt Gun A-Apply Time Per Inch.


With gun in hand, apply hot melt. Time is per inch of
application.

Housing, Cap,Seal Edges BW-Seal Tin Mating Edges.


Seal tin mating edges on large gyro motor.

Housing, Mating, Tin S-Tin Mating Edges.


Unseal tin mating edges.

Housing, Unseal BW-Unseal Gyro Motor.


Unseal gyro motor housing.

Hub Felts, Secure A-Hammer Hub Felts To Secure.


Use mallet to pound hub felts securely in place.

Index, Turret Lathe T-Index, Turret Lathe.


Index one position on turret lathe.

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Index Fixt, Pin M-Index Time/Pin Change.


Remove pin; index part; reinsert pin.

Index Lever, Pull M-Pull Locking Lever To Advance Fixture.


Lift or pull locking lever to indexing fixture, move to next
position and replace lever.

Index Rot Table/15 Deg M-Index Time/15 Degrees Rotary Table.


Electrically-operated rotary table. Push button until next
rotary position is obtained.

Index Tool Changer MC-Auto Index Time, Tool Changer.


Machine automatically index to next tool in magazine
changer.

Indicate, Position I-Use To Check Position.


Use indicator to check position of part.

Indicator, Adjust I-Adjust To Work.


Adjust Magnetic base gauge to work.

Indicator, Assemble I-Assemble To Height Gauge.


Assemble indicator dial to height gauge.

Indicator, Check Height I-Check Height On Flat Surface.


Check height with indicator on flat surface.

Indicator, Disassemble I-Disassemble From Height Gauge.


Disassemble indicator from height gauge.

Indicator, Mandrel Runout I-Use To Check Mandrel Runout.


Use indicator to check mandrell runout.

Indicator, Read I-Read.


Read indicator dial.

Indicator, Set To Zero I-Set To Zero.


Set indicator to zero.

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Master Standard Elements 73
Element Comments

Insert Change T-Time To Change Each Insert In Hand.


Unlock insert; replace or position to next sharp edge;lock
in replacement insert.

Inspect, Feel I-Feel With Fingers.


Pass hand over part and feel for defect.

Instrument, Set Up, Leak Tst I-Set Up Fork Leak Test.


Set up fork leak test.

Instrument, Test Leaks I-Test For Leaks.


Test instrument for leaks.

Insulation, Check I-Check Wire.


Test wire insulation with variac and portable tester.

Jacket, Put On/Off W-Put On And Take Off.


Put on and take off welders jacket.

Jackscrew BM-Time Each To Level Part.


Readjust each jackscrew to level each part.

Jackscrew Insert & Remove E-Insert And Remove Jackscrew.


Insert and remove jackscrew per hole.

Jam Nut Stop D-Set Jam Nut Type Stop.


Unlock jam nut stop; rethread jam nut to new position.

Jig Bore, Change Speed BM-Change Spindle Feed And Speed.


Change spindle feed and speed of jig bore.

Jig Bore, Insert/Remove Key BM-Insert And Remove Key.


Insert and remove key from jig bore.

Jig Bore, Move Table BM-Move Table To Position.


Move jig bore table into position.

Jig Bore, Move Table w/Hand BM-Move Table With Hand Wheel.
Move jig bore table into position with hand wheel.

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Jig, Pos> 90 Degrees D-Position Jig or Part Over 90 Degrees.


Pick up and rotate drill jig or part over 90 degrees but less
than 180 degrees.

Jig, Pos>180 Degrees D-Position Jig or Part Over 180 Degrees.


Pick up and rotate drill jig or part over 180 degrees.

Jig, Reposition D-Turn Jig For Next Operation.


With jig in hand, move jig to next drilling position with a
slight unseating muscular force.

Jig, Turn>180 Degrees D-Turn Jig/Part Around 180 Degrees.


Slide drill jig or part on table more than 180 degrees
around.

Jig, Turn>90 Degrees D-Turn Jig or Part Around 90 Degrees.


Slide drill jig or part on table more than 90 degrees but
less than 180 degrees around.

Jointer, On/Off S-Turn On And Off.


Turn jointer on or off.

Key, Install BW-Straight Machine Loose Fit.


Install key in straight machine with loose fit, no tools
required.

Key, Remove BW-Hammer & Drift Punch Required.


Remove key with hammer and drift punch required.

Key, Tapered BW-Taper Machine Hammer And Punch.


Remove key withhammer and punch required.

Key, Woodruff, Install BW-Woodruff; Hammer And Punch.


Install woodruff with hammer and drift punch.

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Master Standard Elements 75
Element Comments

Keyway Assemble A-Assemble Key In Keyway.


Pick up key; locate in keyway; lock in position with one
screw or press fit.

Knife Cut N-Separate Part With Sharp Tool.


Use sharp edge tool remove a part from an object or to
separate two objects.

Knob, Install BW-Install With Normal Access.


Install knob with normal access by hand or tool.

Lacing Cord, Unwind BW-Unwind One Foot From Spool.


Unwind cord from spool per foot.

Lamp, Replace BW-Replace.


Replace pilot lamp.

Lap Compound, Apply H-Apply Lap Compound To Part.


Pick up lap compound and apply to work surface.

Latch, Flat, Open/Close A-Open/Close, Single Action.


Locate latch and close.

Layout, Angle, 1 Line I-Time For One Angular Line.


Set layout tool in position; scribe 1 angular line; set tool
in last position.

Layout, Boss, 2 Lines I-Time For Two Lines On Boss.


Set layout tool in first position; scribe line; set layout tool in
second position; scribe line; leave tool in position for next
part.

Layout, Line, 1 Line I-Time For One Straight Line.


Set layout tool in position; scribe one straight line.

Lead Through Tubing, Slip E-Slip Lead Through Tubing.

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Pick up lead and slip through tubing.

Lead, Choose BW-Choose From Wire Bundle.


Select lead from bundle.

Lever, Reposition MC-Reposition.


Reach for and reposition lever.

Lever, Seat BW-Seat To Mesh Gears.


Seat lever to mesh gears.

Lever, Shift T-Engage Shift Lever.


Shift lever to next position.

Lever, Shift, Engage MC-Shift.


Reach and shift lever to next position.

Lever, Turn On/Off BW-Turn On And Off.


Turn lever on or off.

Line, Remove, Fitting S-Remove From Fitting.


Remove tube line from fitting with B nut.

Line, Scribe BW-Scribe Exact Position.


Scribe exact position of cut on metal part.

Line, Secure, Fitting S-Secure To Fitting With B Nut.


Secure tube line from fitting with B nut.

Load/Unload M-Part On And Off Machine.


This is a general purpose time for use in estimating an
approximate load and unload time. Piece-in-hand; load
work piece; after work is completed; unload part from
machine.

Load/Unload< 5# T-Part On And Off Machine.


With piece in hand load work piece; after work is
completed; unload part from machine.

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Element Comments

Load/Unload<15# T-Part On And Off Machine.


With piece in hand load work piece; after work is
completed; unload part from machine.

Load/Unload<25# T-Part On And Off Machine.


With piece in hand load work piece; after work is ompleted;
unload less than twenty five pound part from machine.

Load/Unload<50# T-Part On And Off Machine.


With piece in hand load work piece; after work is ompleted;
unload part from machine.

Load/Unload>50# T-Part On And Off Machine.


With piece in hand load work piece; after work isompleted;
unload part from machine.

Location, Pickup M-Pickup Location On Cross Hair.


With wiggler pickuplocation of cross hair made with
scriber.

Lock, Release G-Release On Crank Type Center.


Release on crank type center.

Lock, Tighten & Loosen A-Tighten And Loosen Hold Device.


Tighten and loosen holding device.

Locknut, Tighten & Loosen A-Tighten Or Loosen.


Tighten or loosen lock nut.

Lockwasher, Tab Bend A-Bend Lockwasher Tab With Pliers.


Pick up pliers and bend tab to lockwasher.

Long Stop Rod, Position T-Place To Correct Position.


Place longitudinal stop rod to correct position on turret
lathe.

Loosen/Tighten, Chuck T-Loosen/Tighten Part In Chuck.


This standard is used on thin walled parts, loosenchuck;
retighten to snug fit.

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Lube Tap Hole BM-Apply Tap Fluid To Hole.


With applicator in hand apply tapping fluid to each hole in
part.

Lubricant Apply w/Tube A-Apply With Tube & Spreader.


Apply lubricant with tube and spreader.

Lubricant, Apply, To Gasket BW-Apply To Gasket.


Apply lubricant to gasket.

Lubricant, Apply, To Fitting BW-Apply To Fitting With Button Gun.


Apply lubricant to fitting with button gun.

Lubricant, Apply, To Spot BW-Apply To Spot with Hypo Syringe.


Apply with hypodermic syringe.

Lubricant, Apply, w/Oil Can BW-Apply With Oil Can.


Apply lubricant with oil can.

Lubricant, Apply, Spt w/Tube BW-Apply With Tube To Spot.


Apply lubricant with tube to a spot.

Lubricant, Apply, Tube 1" BW-Apply With Tube To Area 1" Sq.
Apply lubricant to one square inch area.

Lubricant, Fitting BW-Apply To Fitting.


Apply lubricant to fitting.

Lubricant, Sealant A-Place With Oil Can.


Place lubricant with sealant on piece.

Lubricant, w/Brush A-Apply With Brush.


Reach for brush and apply to piece.

Lug, Attach, Contact, Screw BW-Attach To Contact With Screw.


Attach lug to contact with screw.

Machine Hand, High MC-Machine Hand Time, High Usage.


This is a general purpose time for use in estimating an

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Element Comments

approximate machine handling time. It includes timefor all


motion made by the machine not related to chip making.

Machine Hand, Low MC-Machine Hand Time, Low Usage.


This is a general purpose time for use in estimating an
approximate machine handling time. It includes time for all
motion made by the machine not related to chip making.

Machine Hand, Medium MC-Machine Hand Time, Medium Usage.


This is a general purpose time for use in estimating an
approximate machine handling time. It includes time for all
motion made by the machine not related to chip making.

Magnetic Chuck, On/Off G-Turn Magnetic Chuck On And Off.


Locate handle; rotate handle to turn magnetic chuck on or
off.

Mark ID* I-Mark Identification On Part.


Stamp identification number on part.

Mask Part C-Mask For Etch Or Plate.


Apply masking material to part.

Match Pair A-Match Like, Parts In Pairs.


Visually pick out matched parts and place in location.

Miter Position & Cut S-Position Miter For Cut.


Position miter and make adjustments for cut.

Nonmagnetic, Block Part G-Block Nonmagnetic Part On Magnetic Chuck.


For non-magnetic parts, steel blocks are used to hold
them down in surface grinding. Locate steel blocks in position
around part; turn magnetic chuck on.

Nut, Small, Hand Tight A-Hand Tight/Release Nut, 2 Turns.


Nut in place; hand tighten; remove hand.

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Oil, Strip stock, Position P-Oil And Reposition Strip Stock/Feed Board.
Oil; position strip stock onto feed board

Oil Part, Cloth B-Oil Part With Cloth.


Place part in oil cloth to prevent rusting.

Open End Wrench, Position A-Position And Away.


Place open end wrench in position; take away after
wrenching is completed.

Paint, Strip PR-Strip From Instrument Case.


Strip paint from instrument case.

Parallels, Position I-Position And Away Parallels.


Place parallels in position; remove after inspection has
taken place.

Part Align @ 2Pts D-Align Part At Two Points.


Upon placement of part, two points of interest
must be aligned with part.

Part Align @ 3Pts D-Align Part At Three Points.


Upon placement of part, three points of interest must be
aligned with part.

Part To Next Spindle D-Move Part From Spindle To Spindle.


Move part to next spindle in multiple machine operation.

Part, Bake PR-Bake.


Bake part in oven.

Part, Clean & Dry Spr Booth PR-Clean And Dry Spray Booth.
Clean and dry part in spray booth.

Part, Clean, w/Solvent PR-Clean With Solvent In Spray Booth.


Clean part with solvent in spray booth.

Part, Clean, w/Spray PR-Clean With Pressure Spray.


Clean part with pressure spray.

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Part, Clean, Ultrasonic PR-Clean in Ultrasonic Clean Vat.


Clean part in ultrasonic cleaning vat.

Part, Etch PR-Etch.


Etch part diagram.

Part, Prepare Load, Plating PR-Prepare To Load For Plating.


Prepare part to load for plating.

Part, Prepare, Varsol PR-Prepare To Clean With Varsol.


Prepare part for cleaning wit varsol.

Part, Pry Loose M-Pickup Prying Tool And Loosen.


Pickup prying tool and pry part from binding

Part, Wash In Tank PR-Wash In Tank With Brush.


Wash part in tank with brush.

Parts, Clean PR-Clean.


Clean with ultrasonic.

Parts, Dip Rinse, Sonic Cln PR-Dip Rinse After Sonic Clean.
Dip rinse parts after sonic clean.

Parts, Drain PR-Drain.


Drain parts from tub.

Parts, Move To Rinse PR-Move From Sonic Clean To Rinse.


Move parts from sonic clean to rinse.

Parts, Place In Dryer PR-Place In Dryer.


Place parts in dryer per part.

Parts, Place In Tank PR-Place In Cleaning Tank.


Place part in cleaning tank per part.

Parts, Rinse PR-Rinse.


Rinse parts after cleaning.

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Parts, Rinse Dip PR-Rinse Dip.


Dip rinse parts after cleaning.

Parts, Rinse Spray PR-Rinse Spray.


Rinse parts with sprayer.

Parts, Rinse/Mach PR-Rinse In Machine.


Rinse parts in machine.

Piece Handle<50* MC-General Piece Handling<50*.


This is a general purpose time for use in estimating an
approximate piece handling time. It includes time for
all motion made by the operator during non-cutting time.

Piece Handle>50* MC-General Piece Handling>50*.


This is a general purpose time for use in estimating an
approximate piece handling time. It includes time for
all motion made by the operator during non-cutting time.

Pilot, Change Size D-Remove/Replace Pilot Size.


Remove or replace pilot in counterbore tool.

Pipe Wrench, Position/Away B-Position, Tighten And Away.


Position pipe wrench; tighten part; remove wrench to last
position.

Plate, Position W-Position Plate For Weld Clamp.


Position part in place under weld clamp.

Pliers, Open/Close A-Open And Close On Part.


Open jaws of pliers; close onto part; tightenor loosen part.

Plug, Align A-Install And Remove Large Plug.


Install or remove large (.5 inch diameter or larger) in hole.

Plug, Install B-Install Button.


Install button plug.

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Plug, Place, In Bag SW-Place In Plastic Bag.


Place plug in plastic bag.

Plug, Remove PR-Remove.


Remove masking plug.

Plug, Remove/Instrument BW-Remove From Instrument.


Remove plug from instrument.

Plug, Remove, Nonthreaded BW-Remove Nonthreaded Plastic.


Remove non threaded plastic plug.

Plug, Test w/Pressure MC-Test Under Pressure.


Test spark plug under pressure.

Point, Locate, On Chassis BW-Locate On Chassis.


Locate point on chassis.

Point, Pencil, Mark BW-Mark With Pencil.


Make a pencil mark.

Pointer, Install BW-Install.


Install gauge or instrument pointer.

Pointer, Position N-Position.


Position disk cutter pointer.

Pointer, Replace BW-Replace.


Replace pointer on gauge.

Points, Mark, Dots BW-Mark Dots.


Mark dots with marker.

Polarity, Change SW-Change.


Change polarity in arc welding machine.

Pole, Rotate SW-Rotate With Cant Hook.


Rotate pole with cant hook.

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Post, Remove & Install B-Remove And Install.


Remove and install tool post.

Post, Replace B-Replace.


Replace back tool holder post.

Potted Insert A-Honeycomb Material Only.


Insert potted insert into assembly.

Preform Part To Bend P-Preform Part To Fit For Bend.


Light press pre-form.

Preheat Torch F-Preheat Part For Torch Cut.


Turn torch on; preheat part; return torch to last position.

Preparation PR-Make For Cleaning Parts.


Prepare for cleaning parts in spray booth.

Press Pin In Hole A-Align Dowel And Press In Hole.


Line up dowel over hole; press dowel into hole.

Press, Adjust Speed D-Adjust Speed.


Adjust lever on pedestal drill press.

Press, Lower/Raise D-Lower Or Raise Spindle.


Lower or raise spindle on radial drill press.

Press, Set Depth D-Set Depth Control On Spindle.


Set depth control on spindle of drill press.

Press, Set Feed D-Set Feed On Pedestal.


Set feed control on pedestal drill press.

Press, Trip P-Hand Trip Press.


Trip press on for one cycle.

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Master Standard Elements 85
Element Comments

Pressure Roll, Set P-Reset Pressure Roll On Part.


Locate lever and reset pressure roll.

Prick Punch D-Punch For Tool Location.


Locate pick up point; prick punch for drill.

Program Dim MC-Time/Line Program Dim At Machine.


This is an approximate time for modifying lines in a
previously programmed N.C. tape. This doesn't include
the calculation time.

Pull< 30" Part To Stop T-Pull < 30" Long Part To Stop.
Open lathe chuck; pull out less than 30" of stock to solid
stop; close chuck.

Pull> 30" Part To Stop T-Pull > 30" Long Part To Stop.
Open lathe chuck; pull out more than 30" of stock to solid
stop; close chuck.

Rack Part A-Place Part In Nearby Rack.


Small hand held parts only. Place part on nearby rack.

Radius Dresser, Rem/Install G-Remove From And Install On Radius Dresser.


Remove holder assembly and install in internal grinder.

Radius Dresser, Set T-Set On Radius Dresser.


Set radius on radius dresser.

Rag, Get BW-Get From Covered Can.


Get a rag from storage canister.

Rails, Raise D-Raise On Side And End.


Raise rails on side and magnetic chuck.

Ram, Jog To Postion D-Jog To Position.


Jog ram into position.

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Range, Change N-Change With Lever.


Change range of contour saw with lever.

Ratchet, Engage & Diseng BW-Engage And Disengage.


Engage and disengage ratchet to piece.

Ratchet, Rev Thread Tool SW-Reverse On Threading Tool.


Reverse ratchet on threading tool.

Receptacle, Rem frm Coaxial BW-Remove From Coaxial Cable.


Remove coaxial receptacle from cable.

Regulation, Test BW-Test.


Regulation test on motor.

Regulator, Readjust, 2 Tanks SW-Readjust Two Tanks.


Readjust regulator on two tanks.

Reposition Part J-Advance To Next Location.


This standard applies in the course of making tracer
templates at the jig bore. Move part to next position for
location of radii or angles.

Reset Micrometer Dial I-Reset Micrometer Dial To Zero.


After checking part, reset dial of fixture micrometer to zero.

Reset Zero M-Reset Zero Locate On Table.


This standard is used for complicated part shapes which
have to be indicated in every part.

Resin, Mix BW-Mix.


Mix resin before application.

Resin, Thin BW-Thin With Acetone For Glaze.


Thin resin with acetone.

Retainer, Remove Clip BW-Remove Snap On Clip.


Remove snap on clip retainer

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Element Comments

Retainer, Remove Ring BW-Remove, Ring Or Spring.


Remove retaining ring or spring.

Retainer, Remove Snap BW-Remove Snap Ring.


Remove snap ring retainer.

Retaining Ring, Assemble A-Locate And Assemble.


Pick up retaining ring with pliers; locate on shaft; return
pliers to last position.

Ring, Position SW-Position On Plate/Turn Circle.


Position ring on flame cutting machine to burn circles.

Ring, Remove A-Remove From Groove With Tool.


Remove ring from groove wit tool.

Rinse, Clean C-Clean And Rinse Part.


Parts in basket; spray clean and rinse.

Rivet, Auto A-Air or Electrical Rivet.


Time is per rivet applied with power tool.

Rivet, Hand A-Manual Hand Rivet.


Time is per rivet applied with manual hand tool.

Robber, Install PR-Install.


Install robber wire.

Rod, Obtain & Assemble N-Obtain And Assemble To Cut Arm.


Obtain and assemble rod to cutting arm and place aside.

Rope Ends, Wrap & Cut BW-Wrap With Tape And Cut.
Wrap rope ends with tape and cut.

Rope Part T-Rope To Deaden Chatter.


This method for dampening chatter is used on vertical
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is completely rope. After machining is done remove rope.

Rope, Attach To Hole BW-Attach To Grommet Hole.


Attach rope ends to grommet hole.

Rotation, Start/Stop G-Start Or Stop.


Stop or start rotation on cylindrical grinder.

Rule, Read BW-Read To Compare Align.


Read rule to compare mark alignment.

Run Out, Indicate G-Indicate Piece True In Chuck.


Magnetic base indicator; indicate part into true position in
chuck.

Saddle Angle Set B-Set Ang Of Boring Mill Saddle.


Loosen studs or set screws, and set the head to desired
angle. Secure in position.

Sander, Lower SW-Lower To/Or Raise from Floor.


Lower drum sander to or raise from floor.

Sandpaper, Change on Drum SW-Change On Drum Sander.


Change sand paper on drum sander.

Saw Blade, Change S-Change Saw Blade.


Change saw blade on contour band or hacksaw machine.

Saw Blade, Stop/Start S-Start And Stop Saw Blade.


Start and stop saw blade and clear piece from teeth.

Scaffold, Lock & Unlock Whls


SW-Lock And Unlock Wheels.
Lock or unlock scaffold wheels.

Scale, Adj, J&L, Thrd Grind G-Adjust, J&L Auto Thread Grind.
Adjust scale to automatic thread grinder.

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Master Standard Elements 89
Element Comments

Scrap Stock, Pickup P-Pickup Scrap Stock And Away.


Sheet metal fabricator. Pick up scrap stock and throw in
nearby bin.

Screw Driver, Position A-Position And Away.


Used in high production situation. Position automatic
screw driver; screw in; remove screw driver.

Screw, Back Out/Reseat BW-Back Out And Reseat.


Back out and reseat screw boar.

Screw, Bin To Part A-Place Screw From Bin To Part.


Hand select screw from bin to hole in assembly part.

Screw, Knurl D-Tighten Or Release Knurl Thumbscrew.


Usually used with drill press fixtures to keep bushings from
turning. Tighten or release thumbscrew on bushing head.

Screw, Self Drill A-Up To 1/8" Thick Stock.


Screw with chisel point. Pickup location; with automatic
gun, insert screw into sheet metal.

Screwdriver-Offset A-Position, Tight And Away Offset Screwdriver.


Hand offset screw driver. Position; tighten screw; remove
screwdriver.

Scribe & Punch S-Scribe And Punch Per Hole.


Scribe secured part and punch.

Seat Belt, Fasten & Unfasten BW-Fasten And Unfasten.


Fasten and unfasten seatbelt.

Segments, Replace, 2 G-Replace Two Each.


Replace two segments of grinding wheel.

Separator, Place D-Place Separator Between Parts.


Place cardboard separator between parts.

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Set Screw, Lock D-Thread In And Lock.


Thread set screw in with wrench; return wrench to last
position.

Setup, Check I-Check Setup With Job Sheet.


Get job sheet and check machine setup.

Shaft, Place & Remove, Hub G-Place In And Remove From Hub.
Place shaft in and remove from hub.

Shaft, Remove, Center G-Remove From Centers.


Remove shaft from centers of grinder.

Sheet Metal, Between Blocks S-Position Between Hammer Blocks.


Position sheet metal between hammer blocks.

Shim Part A-Time Per Shim Used.


Time per shim. Same size shim is used every time.

Shim, Install T-Install Under And Remove From Tool.


Install shim under part and remove from tool.

Shim, Replace On Armature BW-Replace On Armature.


Replace shim on armature.

Shim, Use A-Use Under Part Or Clamp.


Use shim under part or clamp.

Sign, Sand/Disc BW-Sand With Disc Sander.


Sand sign with disc sander.

Singe Threads 1' E-Burn Off Threads On 1' Cord.


Bring flame to cord and singe threads per foot.

Sink, Clamp & Remove BW-Clamp To And Remove From Wire.


Clamp heat sink and remove from wire.

Size Part T-Check Size Before Finish Cut.

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Check size on constant gage before making final cut.

Size, Change SW-Change On Heavy Duty Pipe Machine.


Change die size on heavy duty pipe machine.

Skid, Load<6'Stripstock P-Load Stripstock Skid/Feed Board.


Load less than 6 foot long strip stock onto feed board.

Skid, Load>6"Stripstock P-Load Stripstock Skid/Feed Board.


Load more than 6 foot long strip stock onto feed board.

Slats, MoveFrom Rack BW-Move From Drying Rack.


Move slats from drying rack to bench less than 20 feet
away.

Sleeve, Zippered, Install BW-Zippered Vinylite, Install.


Install zippered vinylite sleeving.

Sleeves, On/Off SW-Put On And Take Off.


Put on and take off rubber lineman's sleeves

Sleeving, Install BW-Install.


Install nicopress sleeving.

Slide, Engage G-Engage Work Or Wheel Slide Lever.


Grasp lever and engage work or wheel slide lever.

Slide, Lock or Unlock M-Lock And Unlock.


Lock or unlock cross slide.

Slide, Move to Line M-Move To Gradusate Line On Dial.


Move slide to graduate line on dial.

Slide, Move to Work M-Move To Work.


Move cross slide to work piece

Slide, Set, Angle T-Set To Angle.

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Set compound slide to angle.

Sling, Attach To Crane N-Attach To Crane And Remove.


Attach sling to crane and remove.

Sling, Attach To Part N-Attach To Part And Remove.


Attach sling to part and remove.

Slots, Clean Chips M-Clean With Chip Pusher.


Clean chips with chip pusher.

Slug, Insert To Tool T-Insert Slug To Support Tool.


Insert slug or device to support tool while in cut to reduce
chatter.

Snake, Attach To Pipe SW-Attach To And Remove From Pipe.


Attach and remove snake from pipe.

Snap Ring, Attach A-Position Snap Ring On Assembly.


Pick up snap ring, spread, an place on assembly.

Snip, Sheet metal Per Inch S-Time Per Inch Of Cut.


Power snip sheet metal.

Snips, Open BW-Open Position To Work.


Open and position tin snips t work.

Snug Part Down In Vise M-Wood Hammer Part In Vise Snug.


Wood hammer in hand; snug part down in machinist vise;
return hammer to last position.

Socket, Attach BW-Socket, Attach To Adapter.


Attach socket to adapter.

Socket, Change BW-Socket, Change.


Change socket on wrench.

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Socket, Disengage/Adapter BW-Disengage From Adapter.


Disengage socket from adapter.

Socket, Insert SW-Insert In Reflector Fitting.


Insert socket in reflector fitting.

Solider Iron, Heat W-Allow Solder Iron To Heat.


Solder iron is allowed to heat up when needed during work
cycle.

Solder, Seam Per Inch E-Time/Inch Of Solder.


Soldier in seam form with automatic machine.

Spacer, Index G-Index.


Place spacer on index.

Spacer, Place on Arbor G-Place On Arbor.


Place spacer on arbor.

Spacer, Position On Cutter N-Position On Outside Of Cutter.


Position spacer on outside of cutter.

Spacer, Remove/Arbor G-Remove From Arbor.


Remove spacer from arbor.

Spanner Wrench, Position J-Position, Tighten And Away.


Position spanner wrench on chuck; tighten; replace
wrench to last position.

Speed Chuck, Tool Change D-Change Tool In Speed Chuck.


Change tool while spindle is running with speed chuck.
Remove existing tool; install next tool.

Speed, Adjust On Pipe Mach SW-Adjust On Heavy Duty Pipe Machine.


Adjust speed on heavy duty pipe machine.

Speed, Adjust, Rotary Grind G-Adjust Blanchard Rotary Grinder.


Adjust speed on Blanchard rotary grinder.

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Speed, Change N-Change.


Change speed on power hack saw.

Speed, Change, 4 Step Pull G-Change 4-Step Pulley.


Change speed on cylindrical grinder with 4 step pulley.

Speed, Change, w/Crank N-Change With Crank.


Change speed on contour saw with crank.

Speed, Change, On Spindle D-Change On Spindle.


Change speed on radial drill press.

Speed, Set, 3 Levers G-Set With 3 Levers.


Set speed with three levers on automatic thread grinders.

Spider, On/Off H-Position And Away Spider, Part Support.


Position part in spider support used on large rotary lapping
machines.

Spigot, Open & Close N-Open And Close.


Open and close lever type spigot.

Spindle, 1st, Pos/Remove D-Position And Remove Part, 1st Spindle.


Position part under first spindle; remove after work is done.

Spindle, Add, Pos/Remove D-Position And Remove Part, Add Each Spindle.
Position part under next spindle; remove after work is
done.

Spindle, 1/4 Turn D-Turn 1/4 Revolution By Hand.


Turn spindle 1/4 revolution by hand.

Spindle, Advance, 1 Inch T-Advance One Inch With Crank.


Advance spindle one inch with crank.

Spindle, Align/Hole D-Align Over Hole.


Align spindle over hole.

Spindle, Block G-Block To Remove And Install Quill.

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Block to remove and install quill on internal grinder.

Spindle, Change, Direction T-Change Direction.


Change direction of travel spindle.

Spindle, Change, Speed T-Change Speed.


Change speed on engine lathe.

Spindle, Chg. Speed, 1 Lever T-Change Speed, One Lever.


Change speed with one lever.

Spindle, Chg. Spd, V Belt Dr D-Change Speed, V-Belt Drive.


Change speed on V belt drive.

Spindle, Engage M-Engage Spindle In Gear.


Position lever in gear on small milling machine.

Spindle, Lock/Unlock T-Lock And Unlock.


Lock and unlock to release tail stock spindle position lower
spindle to drill position 3.0 lower spindle to position prior
to drilling.

Spindle, Raise & Low D-Raise And Lower And Align Jig.
Raise and lower, then align jig with drill.

Spindle, Start & Stop D-Stop And Start.


Stop and start spindle with a knob.

Spindle, Start & Stop, Knob D-Start And Stop With Knob.
Start and stop spindle with a knob.

Spindle, Stop Set D-Set Spindle Stop.


Set spindle stop on air fix drill.

Splash Guard Place M-Pickup And Place Splash Guard.


Place splash guard in position for next piece.

Splash Shield Slide L-Slide Splash Shield Open.


Open splash shield to allow for cleaning of chips and

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debris.

Splice, Stub E-Install Stub Splice With End Cap.


Install stub splice with end cap.

Split Washer, Rem & Place G-Remove And Place Split Washer.
Remove split washer after nut has been loosened then
place after part is in place.

Spot Weld W-Time Per Spot.


Time per spot weld for small assemblies.

Spot, Clean, Brush D-Clean With Hand Brush.


Clean spindle with hand brush.

Spot, Clean, Hand Drill D-Clean With Hand Drill.


Clean with hand drill or wire brush.

Spray Gun, Off/On B-Turn Off And On.


Turn spray gun off and on.

Spray, Part B-Spray Rust Preventative.


Time shown is elapsed time of spray gun. If more spraying
is needed, increase time accordingly.

Spring Pin, Load Part D-Spring, Loaded Pin In Place.


Unlock cam on spring-loaded pin; move part to next
position; pin automatically locks in position.

Spring, Check, Tension B-Check And Gauge Tension.


Check spring and gauge tension with a compression
gauge.

Spring, Install/Pliers B-Install With Pliers.


Install helical spring with pliers.

Spring, Remove/Pliers B-Remove By Hand And Pliers.


Remove helical spring with pliers.

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Square, Assemble Scale B-Assemble Scale.


Assemble scale on combination square.

Square, Get & Set S-Get And Set Square At Bench.


Reach for square at workbench and set on piece.

Square, Position/Angle B-Position To Gauge Angle.


Position square to gauge angle.

Square, Remove B-Remove Scale.


Remove scale from combination square.

Stamp I.D.# On Part I-Stamp Symbol On Part with Hammer.


Pick up symbol and hammer and strike to imprint.

Stamp, Set Up 10 Markers BW-Set Up 10 Markers.


Set up 10 markers for gang stamp.

Stand, Position Pipe SW-Position Under Pipe.


Position stand under pipe.

Staple, Time Per A-Time Per Staple.


Time is for foot pedal operated stapling machine.

Staple, Install w/Pliers BW-Install With Pliers Grip.


Apply staple with plaid grip stapler.

Start/Stop Button, Push G-Push Start/Stop Button.


Locate and push button.

Starter, Replace SW-Replace In Fixture.


Replace florescent starter in fixture.

Steady Rest, Close L-Raise Hasp And Tighten Star Wheel.


Raise hasp and tighten star wheel after piece is
positioned.

Steady Reset, Adjust T-Adjust Steady Reset.


Reset steady rest position.

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Steady Rest, Adjust To Part T-Adjust To Part.


Adjust steady rest to part.

Steady Rest, Mount Onto G-Mount On Cylindrical Grinder.


Mount steady rest on cylindrical grinder.

Steady Rest, Open/Close T-Open And Close.


Open and close steady rest.

Steady Rest, Place On Mach T-Place On Machine.


Place steady rest on machine.

Steam Unit, Set Up PR-Set Up And Secure.


Set up and secure steam unit.

Stencil, Affix/Roll Stamp BW-Affix On Roll Stamp.


Affix stencil on roll stamp test and remove.

Stencil, Apply/Remove BW-Apply Paint And Remove.


Apply paint to stencil and remove from holding device.

Stencil, Block, Stamp BW-Apply With Block Stamp.


Apply stencil with block stamp.

Stencil, Make A-Make A Cardboard Stencil.


Insert cardboard into machine and select needed symbols.

Stencil, Place On Wall BW-Place On Wall.


Place stencil on wall.

Stencil, Position BW-Position To Surface.


Position stencil to surface.

Stepladder, Obtain BW-Obtain From Floor.


Obtain stepladder and set up to use.

Stock, Align/Mark N-Align To Mark.

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Align stock to mark on power hack saw.

Stock, Coil Load P-Load New Coil On Machine.


Pick up and load press machine with new coil stock.

Stop w/Foot Pedal D-Stop Machine With Foot Pedal.


Depress foot pedal to stop machine; the same time can be
used to start machine.

Stop, Clamp, Saw N-Clamp On Radial Circular Saw.


Clamp stock on radial circular saw.

Stop, Index G-Index One Position.


Index one position on internal grinder.

Stop, Micrometer J-Adjust Micrometer Type Stop.


Adjust and measures with micrometer barrel located in
machine way.

Stop, Remove/Saw N-Remove From Cutoff Saw Bed.


Remove stop from cutoff saw bed.

Stop, Set Up, Plate N-Set Up On Sliding Plate.


Set up on sliding plate of contour saw.

Stop, Set, Frame Raise N-Set For Frame Raise.


Set stop for frame raise on circular saw.

Stop, Set, Grinder G-Set Lawnmower Grinder.


Set stop on lawnmower grinder.

Stop, Set, Hacksaw N-Set Power Hacksaw.


Set stop on power hacksaw.

Stop, Set Length BW-Set For Desired Length.


Set stop for desired length.

Stop, Swing M-Swing Stop In And Out Of Pos.

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Loosen and swing stop at end of machinist vise; reposition


stop.

Stop, Wheel/Cross/Slide G-Set On Wheel Head Cross Slide.


Set stop on wheel head cross slide.

Straighten, Part In Vise M-For Parts In Vise.


Straighten part out for location in vise.

Strain Relief, Attach E-Attach Strain Relieves.


Reach for strain relieves and attach to assembly.

Strap For Crane T-Strap Part For Crane Lift.


Attach nylon type strap to part for crane lift.

Strap, Seal Ends BW-Seal Ends.


Seal ends of strap.

Strap, Slotted, Position M-Position Over And Off Piece.


Position open-end slotted strap over or off work piece.

String, Cut And Open Bag BW-Cut And Open Bag.


Cut string and open bag.

Strip Stock, Advance, Die P-Advance Strip To Stop.


Move strip to next stop.

Strip Stock, Assemble, Die P-Assemble Strip To Die.


Install strip onto die.

Strip Stock, Move, Die P-Pickup And Move Strip To Die.


Hand pick up strip and move to die area.

Strip Terminals, Attach E-Attach Strip Terminals To Part.


Reach for strip terminals and secure to part.

Strip, Pieces On/Off P-Strip Part On And Off.

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Element Comments

Strip part off worktable.

Stroke, Adjust, Cyl. Grinder G-Adjust Cylindrical Grinder.


Adjust stroke on cylindrical grinder.

Stylus Offset, Set T-Set Stylus Deflection.


Tracer lathe. Set deflection for tracing with stylus against
template.

Suction Lift w/Crane S-Lift Part With Crane And Suction Cup.
Place suction cup fixture on work piece; pick up with crane
attached to fixture; position part onto worktable.

Support Block, Reposition M-Reposition Support Block.


Reset location of support block.

Support, Disengage M-Disengage From One Arm And Turn.


Disengage arbor from one arm and turn to rest on arm to
clear cutter.

Support, Turn And Engage M-Turn Down And Engage.


Turn arbor down and engage on second arm.

Surface, Rub Flat B-Rub Part On Abrasive To Finish.


Manually rub surface on abrasive.

Swage Block Size A-Swage Final Size.


Hand swage tube size with square body swage block.
Mount tube in hole of split block; lead hammer block to
swage size; remove block and part.

Swivel, Vise, Lock/Unlock A-Lock/Unlock Swivel Vise Base.


Lock or unlock swivel type vise; locate next position.

Table Stud, Position Part M-Position Part And Tight Nut To Stud.
Position hole in part over stud; tighten nut to stud.

Table, Adjust G-Adjust Horizontally Or Vertical.


Adjust table horizontally or vertically.

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Table, Adjust/Angle D-Adjust To Angle.


Adjust table to height on radial drill press.

Table, Align, Grind G-Align, Cylindrical Grinder.


Align table on cylindrical grinder.

Table, Bolt To Base D-Bolt To Base.


Bolt table to base on radial drill press.

Table, Clean, T Slot D-Clean T Slot With Scraper.


Clean T slots from table on radial drill press.

Table, Lower/Raise 6 Inches D-Raise Or Lower 6 Inches.


Raise or lower on pedestal drill press.

Table, Move Up/Down M-Move Table Up/Down To Stop.


Move table up or down to predetermined stop.

Table, Move, Hand Wheel M-Move With Hand Wheel.


Move table with hand wheel.

Table, Move, Horizontally M-Move Horizontally.


Move table horizontally and return on Mortise machine.

Table, Position, To Grind G-Position To Grinder.


Position table to grinder.

Tacks, Remove BW-Remove.


Remove tack with hammer.

Tag Part A-Apply Identification Tag.


Apply tag with string to part.

Tail Stock Large, Position T-Position And Away.


Move large tail stock into center of part; tighten in position.

Tail Stock Small, Small T-Position And Away.


Move small tail stock into center of part; tighten in position.

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Element Comments

Tail Stock, Advance/Return T-Advance And Return.


Advance and return tail stock on a 12 inch lathe.

Tail Stock, Move 24 Inches G-Move 24 Inches.


Move tail stock 24 inches on large cylindrical grinder.

Tap Hole, Plug M-Plug Tapped Hole For Machine.


Install plug into tapped hole. This is done to hold coolant
or chips in place. Remove plug after work is completed

Tap, Install D-Install In Insert.


Install tap in insert.

Tap, Install, Attachment D-Install In Tapping Attachment.


Install tap in tapping attachment.

Tape Per Inch A-Time Per Inch Of Tape Applied.


Dispense tape onto part.

Tee, Wrench, Remove T-Remove Wrench From Chuck Each Piece.


Remove tee wrench from chuck and put aside.

Tension, Release, Regulator W-Release On Oxygen Acetylene Regulator.


Release tension on oxygen acetylene regulator.

Terminal Cap, Position A-Position And Slide.


Locate position and slide terminal cap onto part.

Thread, Chase T-Clean And Rethread.


Clean thread; chase with die head.

Thumb Screw, Torque A-Torque And Seat.


Grasp thumb screw and tighten.

Tool, Adjust, Per Cut M-Adjust Tool For Multiple Cuts.


Position and reposition tool for every cut when multiple
cuts are made.

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Element Comments

Tool, Advance T-Advance And Retreat Tool.


Make tracer mark with tool and pull away. This is usually
done on multi-angular cuts to be used as aguide to starting
location.

Tool, Advance+ T-Advance And Retreat Tool Ea Additional.


Make additional tracer marks for angular cut locations.

Tool, Align To Hole D-Align To Bushing Or Hole.


Align bushing to hole of radial drill press.

Tool, Chg., Sleeve J-Change In Sleeve.


Change tool in jig bore sleeve.

Tool, Chg., Spindle J-Change In Spindle.


Change tool in jig bore spindle.

Tool, Chg., Sq. Turret T-Change In Square Turret.


Change tool in square turret.

Tool, Clean & Lube MC-Clean And Lubricate.


Clean and lubricate tool.

Tool, Install/Remove, Jacob MC-Install In And Remove Jacob's.


Install in and remove from jacobs chuck.

Tool, Position D-Position Tool To Work Piece.


Position tool approach.

Toolmaker Vise, Open/Close J-Open And Close Jaws On Work Piece.


Open flat jaws; insert part; close jaws of toolmaker's type
vise.

Torque < 5* A-Torque Wrench Tight.


Pick up torque wrench; tighten to predetermined torque
setting; return wrench to last location.

Torque > 5* A-Torque Wrench Tight.


Pick up torque wrench; tighten to predetermined torque

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Element Comments

setting; return wrench to last location.

Torque, Crane A-Torque Using Crane To Tight.


Use crane with torque wrench to tighten high torque bolts
and nuts.

Tote Box, Exchange A-Exchange Pieces In Box.


Move parts from old to new container.

Tote Box, Toss D-Toss Part In Tote Box.


Small parts only. After is machined, toss in nearby box.

Traverse, Reverse/Hand G-Reverse By Hand.


Reverse by hand cylindrical grinder.

Trip, Regulate G-Regulate For Auto Diamond Rise.


Regulate trip for auto diamond rise on internal grinder.

Trip, Set, Cylindrical Grinder G-Set Cylindrical Grinder.


Set trip for internal rise on cylindrical grinder.

Tube Bend, Time Per P-Time Per Bend.


Locate part in bending fixture; make bend; remove part
from fixture.

Tube, Install MC-Install In Flanged Quick Coupler.


Install tube in flanged quick coupler.

Turret, Index, Hex T-Index Hex Turret.


Time for machine to automatically index a
hex turret to the next tool station.

Turret, Index, Square T-Index Square Turret.


Time for machine to automatically index a square turret to
the next tool station.

U, Clamp, Position & Tighten M-Position, Tighten And Away.

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Place u-clamp over work piece and tighten.

Unit, Move Forward G-Move Forward.


Move truing unit forward on internal grinder.

Unit, Set G-Set For Auto Diamond Rise.


Set truing unit for automatic diamond rise on internal
grinder.

V, Block, Clamp I-Secure/Release Part With Clamp.


Locate part in vee block; lightly screw clamp part; release
when ready.

V, Block, Hand I-Secure/Release Part With Hand.


Locate part in vee block; lightly screw clamp part; release
when ready.

Vacuum Chuck Jaws, Open T-Open And Close Jaws.


Push switch to open or close jaws of a vacuum chuck.

Vacuum Chuck Plate, On/Off G-Vacuum, Turn On And Off.


Push switch or lever to activate vacuum chuck.

Vise, Open, Auto M-Secure/Release Air/Hydraulic Vise.


Turn on or off automatic vise.

Vise, Open, Manual M-Manual Open And Close Vise Jaws.


Open or close manual screw operated vise.

Vise, Rotate MC-Rotate.


Rotate vise on table.

Vise, Shim M-Install And Remove Shim.


Place and remove shim in jaw or bottom of vise.

Visegrip Wrench, Open/Close A-Open/Close Vise Grip Wrench.


Disassemble. Attach visegrip wrench to pipe and loosen
assembly.

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Master Standard Elements 107
Element Comments

Visor, Down/Up W-Position Visor Up or Down.


Tilt head to close welding visor.

Wash Piece In Container M-Wash Piece In Open Container.


Wash piece to remove chips.

Weld <.062 Bead W-Time Per Inch.


Torch in place; weld a less than .062 bead.

Weld >.062 Bead W-Time Per Inch.


Torch in place; weld a bead larger than .062, but not to
exceed .187.

Weld, Clean Area W-Clean Area To Be Welded.


Clean area to be welded and prep welding tools.

Weld, Spot Weld W-Spot Weld Per Spot With Electrode.


Spot weld per spot with electrode.

Weld, Wire Brush W-Apply Wire Brush To Each Weld.


Apply wire brush to each weld (double pass only).

Wheel, Advance To Work G-Advance Wheel To Work.


Position grinding wheel within .010 of part surface; move
wheel until spark occurs.

Wheel, Dress G-Sharpen And Clean Grind Wheel.


Sharpen and clean clogged wheel with stone in hand.

Wheel, Dress/True G-Dress True Up And Or Shape.


Dress, true up, and/or shape new grinding wheel.

Wheel, Feed To Work G-Feed To Or From Work.


Feed grinding wheel to or from piece.

Wheel, Feed, Fine G-Feed To Or From Fine Work.


Feed cross feed to and from fine work finish.

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Element Comments

Wheel, Install, Pot Chuck G-Install To Pot Chuck.


Install grinding wheel to pot chuck.

Wing Nut A-Thread In And Tighten.


Grasp wing nut and tighten.

Wipe Chuck G-Wipe Chuck Out With Rag.


Wipe collet chuck out with rag.

Wipe Piece In Hand G-Wipe Piece In Hand.


Place piece in rag and wipe clean.

Wire Assemble 3 Leads E-Assemble 3 Leads To Part.


Get wire leads in hand, place to part and attach to
connecting part.

Wire Brush Part B-Wire Brush Clean Part.


Hold part against powered rotary wire brush.

Wire Parts For Assembly I-Wire Parts For Assembly.


Wire matched parts for assembly.

Wire Stitch Per Inch A-Time Per Inch.


Power stitch.

Wire, Label E-Attach ID. Label To Wire.


Pick up wire and reach for self stick label and apply.

Workplace Inspection I-Inspect Working Conditions.


Visual inspection to insure that workplace is clear of an
hazards.

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Gage Elements 109
Gage Elements

The standard gage elements used in this handbook are fully described in this section.

Element Comments

Adjust Parallel M-Measure Slot Or Groove.


Unlock adjustable parallel set; set to proper dimension;
lock setting.

Air Gage I-Position, Check Dim And Away.


Standard is for outside and inside measurement of a
round part or a hole within a part. Position part over
measuring rod; turn air on; check size in places.

Align Telescope I-Optical Align PC And Away.


Prepare telescope for measuring a part not larger than
5 pounds.

Autocollimator I-Check Flat With Mirror And Away.


Measure flatness and record data; place part in proper
storage area.

Bevel Edge Square M-Position, Check And Away.


Position square; measure; return square to proper place.

Bore Gage, Expand BM-Expand Dial Plg Gage Read.


Measure size; return gage to nearby location.

Calipers J-Position, Check And Away.


Preset calipers; measure distance required; return calipers
to last position.

Calipers, Dial N-Measure And Away.


Open caliper jaws; measure part; return calipers to last
position.

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Chart I-Record Data on Chart.


Time is per dimension checked with mechanical
measuring tools. Measure dimension; record on nearby
chart; return measuring device to nearby position.

Combination Square M-Position, Check And Away.


Position square on or near part; square location of part;
return square to last position.

Comparator G-Position, Check And Away.


Time is for comparator to be no more than 75 feet away
from location of operator. Pre setup template on
comparator screen. Set part to be inspected in location at
comparator; locate tolerance band shown on template;
inspect; operator return to machine.

Contour Gage B-Position, Check And Away.


Contour gage in hand; check contour hand formed on part.

Coordinate Measure I-Time For Each Dimension.


Time is for measuring machine with coordinate readouts.
Preset gage tooling at coordinator machine. Time is per
each dimension checked.

Dial Bore J-Position, Check And Away.


Dial bore is preset. Pick up dial bore; insert in hole; check
size; return dial bore to last position.

Dial Indicator M-Position, Check And Away.


Position part in fixture with dial indicator preset; measure
size; return to last position.

Dial Thick Gage E-Position And Measure Thickness.


Place part under measuring fixture with dial indicator
preset; measure size; place part on accept or reject stack.

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Element Comments

Die Makers Square N-Check Die Clearance And Away.


Square in hand; measure die clearance; return square to
last position.

Electronic Gage I-Set, Position, Check And Away.


Set gage with master block; compare dimension of part
electronically; return part to proper place.

Feeler Gage M-Position, Use And Away.


Check size with go and no feeler gage; place part in proper
location.

Fixed Gage A-Position Part, Check And Away.


Time is for a general purpose fixed gage that allows the
user to "try" the part in a working condition similar to a
functional gage, except that the fixed gage may be
rotating; set part in fixed gage; check part in working
condition; return part to proper location.

Fixed Indicator C-Position Part, Check And Away.


Setup is on the machine for locating difficult to manage
parts. Position part against dial indicator locators; lock
part in location for machining.

Flush Pin G-Position, Check And Away.


Position flush pin gage over part; measure step with finger
nail; return gage to last position.

Functional Gage W-Gage Part And Away.


Functional gage to measure locations of a stud weld
assembly. Place functional gage over work piece; check
stud locations; return gage to proper place.

Gage Block G-Position, Check And Away.


Gage block in hand; check go condition of clearance cut;
return gage to last position.

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Height Gage M-Position, Check And Away.


Place part on measuring surface; measure dimension
machined on work piece; record and return part to nearby
location.

Hydraulic Gage A-Position, Check And Away.


Hydraulic gage for testing strength of part. Place part on
worktable; turn gage on; record; remove part.

Indicate BM-Indicate Part Dimension.


Indicate part while it's on the machine with dial indicator in
chuck. Time is per dimension indicated for measurement
of location.

Inspect on Machine J-Time Per Dimension.


Inspect part with preset dial indicator. The time here is for
checking radii and angles on a template.

Interferometer E-Check Straightness/Laser And Away.


Non-destructive type testing. Position part for inspection;
inspect; place part in holding bin.

Laser I-Set And Check Dimension.


Set scope of laser; measure part; place part in proper
location.

Magnetic C-Check Magnetism And Away.


Check magnetism of part; place part in proper location.

Master Disk T-Position, Check And Away.


Used for setting plain caliper. Place caliper over master
disk; check part; return caliper to last position.

Mechanical A-Strength Test.


Mechanical test for checking strength of first 3 threads in
tapped holes. Run test screw into work piece; test; return
to proper location.

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Element Comments

Mic, 30 Degree Point I-30 Degree Point-Measure And Away.


Used in hard to mic areas like in between gear teeth to
check base diameter of gear blank. Position mic;
measure; return part and mic to proper location.

Mic, Ball Attach T-Tube, Measure And Away.


Measurement of wall thickness. Position mic; measure;
return part and mic to proper location.

Mic, Blade T-Narrow Slot/Grove, Measure And Away.


Measurement of diameter at bottom of grooves on round
parts. Position mic; measure; return part and mic to
proper location.

Mic, Caliper J-Vernier Caliper/Mic Combined.


Inside measurement of holes. Position mic; measure;
return part and mic to proper location.

Mic, Clean I-Clean Anvil For Next Measure.


Apply solution to clean anvil of mic.

Mic, Depth G-Hole/Groove/Should, Depth.


Measurement of auxiliary surfaces such as shoulders.
Position mic; measure; return part and mic to proper
location.

Mic, Digit I-High Precision, Dir Read .0001.


Measurement of .0001 dimensions. Position mic;
measure; return part and mic to proper location.

Mic, Disc S-Thin Material, Measure And Away.


Measurement thin material like feeler stock. Position
mic; measure; return part and mic to proper location.

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Mic, Groove T-Groove Width, Measure And Away.


Measurement of grove width with small flanged mic.
Position mic; measure; return part and mic to proper
location.

Mic, Hub GC-Measure Gear Or Sprocket Thick.


Measurement of face width of a gear or sprocket.
Position mic; measure; return part and mic to
proper location.

Mic, Inch/Metric I-Combination Inch Or Metric.


Measurement dual readings inch or metric. The barrel
reads inches; the metric is read in a window in the "C"
frame. Position mic; measure; return part and mic to
proper location.

Mic, Indicating I-Dial Read With Accept Range.


Measurement of comparison readings with dial for
tolerance level. Position mic; measure; return part and
mic to proper location.

Mic, Inside J-Tubular Type With Rods.


Measurement of holes larger than 1" in diameter. Also
used to set location on jig bore machines. Podition mic;
measure; return part and mic to proper location.

Mic, Inside Taper T-Measure And Away Internal Taper.


Measurement of inside tapers. Position mic; measure;
return part and mic to proper location.

Mic, Internal J-3 Point Contact, Measure Hole Size.


Measurement of small hole diameters (usually less than
1.500 diameter). Position mic; measure; return part and
mic to proper location.

Mic, OD Taper T-Measure And Away.


Measurement of outside tapers. Position mic; measure;
return part and mic to proper location.

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Element Comments

Mic, Screw Thread T-60 Degree Comparator.


Measurement of screw threads. Position mic; measure;
return part and mic to proper location.

Mic, Spline GC-Measure Minor Diameter of Splines.


Measurement of minor diameter of splines. Position mic;
measure; return part and mic to proper location

Mic, Super I-Bench Mic With Dial Indicator.


High precision (.000020, 20 millionths of an inch)
measurement of tools, parts and gages. Position mic;
measure; return part and mic to proper location.

Mic, Tube J-Hole to Edge, Measure And Away.


Measurement of a hole to edge of part. Position mic;
measure; return part and mic to proper location.

Mic, V Anvil G-Measure Odd Number Symmetry.


Measurement of a part or cutter such as a 3 fluted end
mill. Position mic; measure; return part and mic to proper
location.

Micrometer M-Measure And Away.


"Standard" mic; measurement of dimensions of parts tools,
gages. Position mic; measure; return part and mic to
proper location.

Non-Destructive N-General Purpose.


Flurescent, xray type inspection.
.0250 1.5000 90

Optical Flat I-Read Bands And Record.


Set optical flat on part surface; check light readings for
micro finish and record reading.

Planer Gage I-Position, Check And Away.


Planer gage preset. Check part dimension with surface
gage and record.

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Plug Gage MC-Position, Check And Away.


Grasp plug gage; check hole in part; return gage to last
position.

Pneumatic I-Position Part, Check And Away.


Check pressure of part density for air leaks.

Profilometer G-Check Finish And Away.


Run profilometer over part surface; record surface
and place part in proper place.

Protractor M-Check Angle on Part And Away.


Grasp protractor; check angle of part; return protractor to
proper place.

Radius Gage G-Check And Away.


Gage in hand; check formed radius; return gage to last
position.

Ring Gage T-Position, Check And Away.


Place part through ring gage; go or no go condition; return
gage to proper position.

Roll I-Position, Check And Away.


Preset rolls; check size; record; return set of rolls to proper
position.

Scale S-Visual Check With Scale.


Check dimension; return scale to proper position.

Screw Pitch I-Measure And Away.


With screw pitch gage in hand; place gage over thread;
check pitch; record; place screw in proper bin.

Sine Bar M-Position Part, Check And Away.


Set proper size block under sine bar radius; check angle of
part with surface gage.

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Element Comments

Sinometer Gage M-Dial Indicating Angle Gage.


Preset dial setting; part on proper work surface; set
sinometer angle gage against angle on part; record; return
part to proper position.

Small Hole Gage J-Reset, Check And Away.


Insert gage in slot or hole in part; set size until lightly snug
in part; measure size with micrometer; return gage to last
position.

Snap Gage G-Check And Away.


OD or ID check. Snap gage in hand; run part through
gage; return gage to proper place.

Snap Gage, Dial G-Position And Check Toler Limits.


Preset gage dial. Snap gage in hand; run part through
gage; return gage to proper place.

Snap Gage, Thread T-Check And Away.


Gage in hand; run part through snap gage; return gage to
proper place.

Solid Beam Square M-Position, Check And Away.


Position part; check part squareness; return to proper
position.

Spark Gap I-Position, Measure And Away.


Check gap; place part in proper location.

Spring Caliper T-Set, Measure And Away.


Preset caliper. Place caliper on part diameter; return
caliper to last position.

Surface Finish M-Measure And Away.


Visually measure surface finish by comparison with
comparator gage.

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Element Comments

Surface Gage G-Set, Measure And Away.


Time is per dimension checked. Set surface to nearby set
block; check part.

Taper Plug Gage T-Position, Check And Away.


Grasp plug gage; check hole in part; return gage to
last position.

Taper Ring Gage T-Position, Check And Away.


Place part through ring gage; go or no-go condition; return
gage to proper position.

Telescope Gage J-Set Size, Check And Away.


Insert gage in slot or hole in part; set size until lightly snug
in part; measure size with micrometer; return gage to
last position.

Temperature Gage F-Measure And Away.


Check part temperature; return gage to proper place.

Thread Gage, Dial T-Position And Retract Anvils And Measure.


Position gage; check threads; return gage to last position.

Thread Gage, Fixed T-Position And Check Thread With Solid Gage.
Position gage; check threads; return gage to last position.

Thread Plug Gage I-Position And Check Internal Thread.


Use both no and no-go. Run gage in and out of hole;
return gage to last location.

Thread Ring Gage I-Position And Check External Thread.


Run gage on and off part; return gage to last position.

Toolmakers Mic I-Time Per Each Dimension Checked.


Part aligned. Check each dimension of part; record
dimension; place part in proper location.

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Element Comments

Vernier Caliper T-Measure And Away.


Time is for less than 24" verniers. Place vernier on
part; measure size; record; return vernier to last nearby
position.

Visual I-General Purpose.


Visually check overall condition of part for paint finish,
scratches, etc.

Wire I-Check And Away.


Set proper wire size in thread; measure; return wires to
proper position.

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Material Handling Elements

The material handling elements are described in this section.

Element Comments

Bag A-Place Part In Bag.


Parts weighing less than 25 pounds. Pick up part;
put inbag; place bag next nearby location.

Bale B-<4' Box.


Material is previously shredded. Bale less than 16
foot girth.

Band A-Solid Metal Band.


Max band width to be 3/4". Max girth to be 10 foot.

Bar Code I-Print Bar Code On Piece.


Stamp bar code onto part.

Bridge J-Support Part With Bridge.


Parts weighing less than 50 pounds. Place bridge
under part; clamp bridge in position.

Bucket Conveyor B-Load Part Into Conveyor.


Parts weighing less than 50 pounds. Pick part up;
load into bucket conveyor not located more than 20
feet from pickup point.

Bundle A-Small Packages.


Parts weighing less than 50 pounds. Place part into
holding table; bundle parts together.

Car Dump B-Large Parts Only.


Parts weighing between 5 and 100 pounds. Parts
already in dumper; push button; dump parts into tote
boxes.

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Element Comments

Carrier I-Select Proper Carrier.


Select means of transportation for parts to be
delivered to customer.

Cart Dump M-Small Parts Only.


Parts weighing less than 25 pounds. Pick up parts
from cart and place in suitable nearby location.

Cart To Machine T-Move Cart To Machine.


Parts weighing less than 50 pounds. Move cart full
of parts to machine. Travel distance not to exceed
10 feet.

Case E-Place Part/Open Case.


Parts weighing less than 10 pounds; girth not to exceed 2
feet. Pick up part; place in nearby open box or case.

Chain Conveyor N-Put Part Onto Conveyor.


Parts weighing less than 50 pounds. Pick up part;
place in chain-operated conveyor system.

Character Read I-Read ID# And Record.


Bar code reader in hand; read code and record.

Clip A-Clip Or Hang Part.


Parts weighing less than 25 pounds. Place clip or
hook on part; hang part in nearby location.

Conveyor C-Place Parts On.


Parts weighing less than 100 pounds. Conveyor not
more than 20 feet from pickup point. Pick up part
and load onto conveyor.

Count I-Count Part Quantity.


Parts weighing less than 25 pounds. Count
individual parts. When all parts are counted; record
count.

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Cradle M-Place Part In Cradle.


Parts weighing less than 50 pounds. Place part in
cradle.

Crane In Position M-Crane Lift Part.


Parts not weighing less than 55 pounds. Lift part with
crane and move into nearby location; part still hooked to
crane; bring part back down.

Crane Locate M-Move Crane Into Position.


No part in crane, move crane to position over part.

Crane, Magnetic Lift M-Magnetic Lift Crane.


Part weight not to exceed 1000 pounds. Magnetic
crane already on part; move part to position.

Crate B-Crate Part.


Girth of part and crate not to exceed 10 feet. With
part in position; build lightweight pre-engineered crate
around part.

Die Handler P-Set In Position.


Position die handler truck over die.

Dock A-Set Part At Dock.


Parts weighing less than 50 pounds. Distance to dock
not to exceed 20 feet. Place part on dock.

Dollie A-Place Part On Dollie.


Parts weighing less than 50 pounds. Distance to dock
not to exceed 20 feet. Place part on dollie.

Drag M-Drag Part To Position.


Parts weighing less than 100 pounds. Place hook
on part or box; drag part to machine. Distance not
to exceed 20 feet.

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Element Comments

Drawer T-Place Part In Drawer.


Parts weighing less than 25 pounds. Place part in
drawer of tote box.

Face Mount T-Set End Of Part In Face Mount.


Parts weighing less than 50 pounds. Place part in
chuck; push part onto drive pins; close jaws.

Feeder I-Put Into Feeder.


Parts weighing less than 15 pounds. Place part into
magnetic feeder.

Foam B-Foam Part In Place.


Volume not to exceed 10 pounds of foam. With part
in place spray foam into container.

Fork Truck B-Time Per Department.


Time for fork truck to arrive after request has been
made.

Form, Fill A-Plastic Form Seal.


Parts weighing less than 50 pounds. Girth not to exceed
16 feet.

Guided Vehicle E-Put Each Part In Guided Vehicle.


Parts weighing less than 10 pounds; girth not to exceed
2 feet. Place part into automatically guided vehicle.

Hand Carry M-From Bench To Machine.


Parts weighing less than 50 pounds. Pick up part
off bench. Place part on bed of machine table.

Hand Truck D-To Another Department.


Distance not to exceed 20 feet. Hand truck parts to
next department.

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Elements Comments

Hydraulic Lift M-Position And Away Part.


Part weight not to exceed 1000 pounds. Position lift
under part and lift part off worktable.

Inventory A-Put Into Inventory.


Parts weighing less than 25 pounds. Place part into
inventory rack.

Item Pick B-Pick From Inventory.


Parts weighing less than 25 pounds. Remove part
from inventory rack.

Jib Crane T-Position, Pickup And Away.


Part weight not to exceed 5000 pounds. Place lift
device on part; lift part and swing it away from
machine to drop-off position.

Label, Electronic I-<9" Labels.


Stick label onto part with auto device.

Net A-Place Part In Net.


Parts weighing less than 25 pounds. Place part into
net.

Powder A-Powder Part.


Girth of part not to exceed 4 feet. Powder parts in
place.

Rack I-Place Part In Rack.


Parts weighing less than 25 pounds. Place part in
nearby shipping rack.

Rail Car B-Move Part In Rail Car.


Parts weighing less than 50 pounds. Move rail car
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Element Comments

Ramp N-Move Part Up Ramp.


Part on dollie. Push part on ramp. Push force not
to exceed 25 pounds.

Record Time B-Record Move Time.


Chart record moving time per piece.

Rig B-Rig Part For Moving.


Part weight not to exceed 10,000 pounds. Rig part
for moving to another location.

Robot A-Move To Next Position.


Part weight not to exceed 100 pounds. Robot move
part to next position. Distance to be within arm's length
of robot.

Robot Position <300# S-360 Degree X 55" Height.


Part weight not to exceed 300 pounds. Robot move
part up to 360 degree rotation by a max. height of
55 inches.

Roll Clamp W-Position And Away.


Position tubular roll bar through slots of part for lifting
purposes.

Rope W-Rope Part For Moving.


Rope part up for moving to next position.

Scaffold C-Move Part To Scaffold.


Parts not weighing more than 25 pounds or girth
xceeding 4 feet. Pick up part; position onto scaffold.

Shrink Wrap B-Shrink Wrap Each Part.


Parts not weighing more than 25 pounds. Girth not
to exceed 6 feet. Shrink wrap each part.

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Shuttle Car W-Move Part By Shuttle.


With part in shuttle, move shuttle car to next position.
Distance not to exceed 20 feet.

Shuttle Table M-Shuttle To Next Table.


Part weight not to exceed 10,000 pounds. Push button for
machine to automatically shuttle part to next location.

Side Loader M-Load Part Into Side Loader.


Part weight not to exceed 50 pounds. Place part into side
loader.

Skate Wheel E-Move Part Next Machine.


Part not to exceed 50 pounds. Move parts on skate
wheels to next location.

Skid P-Place Part On Pallet.


Part not to exceed 50 pounds. Move part from
worktable to pallet.

Sling T-Sling For Crane Lift.


Place nylon sling onto work piece for crane lift.

Sort A-Time For Each Part Sort.


Parts not to exceed 25 pounds. Sort each part by
color of weight.

Stack B-Stack Part.


Part not to exceed 25 pounds. Stack part onto 4 foot
high bench. Stack not to exceed 6 foot height.

Stretch Wrap I-Stretch Wrap Each Part.


Part weight not to exceed 25 pounds. Girth not to
exceed 10 feet. Stretch wrap each part with plastic.

Tape B-Tape Part Container.


Part already in box, tape container shut, 8 strains of
tape max.

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Element Comments

Tie Down B-Tie Down Container.


Tie container in position on truck.

Tote Box N-Pickup And Place Part.


Part not to exceed 50 pounds. Pick up part and place in
tote box.

Trailer B-Same Location.


Parts not to exceed 25 pounds. Position parts on
trailer. Leave trailer in position.

Upend M-180 Degree Reposition.


Part weight not to exceed 2500 pounds. After part
is on upend, push button and upend part 180
degrees.

Weigh I-Weigh Each Part.


Parts not to weigh more than 100 pounds. Weigh
each part and record dimension.

Weigh, Electronic I-Measure Weigh Each Piece.


Parts not to weigh more than 10 pounds. Weigh each
part and place in suitable position.

Wheelbarrow F-Move Part In Wheelbarrow.


Parts not to exceed 25 pounds each. Place parts
in wheelbarrow and move to next position.

Winch B-Winch Into Next Position.


With part already strapped, winch it into position.
Distance not to exceed 10 feet.

Wire T-Wire Matched Part.


Wire parts for identification matched sets of parts.

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Department Standards
Assembly Standards

The standard times shown for Assembly are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Wrench 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000


Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Bag Part 0.0069 0.4167 25.0000
Bar Clamp 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Bead Crimp 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Blue 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Bolt, Blind 0.0069 0.4167 25.0000
Box Wrench 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Cable Tie 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Cap Plug 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clip Nut 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Cord Clip 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Dimple Crimp 0.0097 0.5833 35.0000
Eyelet Assembly 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Hot Melt Gun 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Jam Nut Stop 0.0044 0.2667 16.0000
Keyway Assembly 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Mask Part 0.0167 1.0000 60.0000
Nut, Small, Tight 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Pin Dowel 0.0047 0.2833 17.0000
Pliers 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Potted Insert 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Press Pin 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Rivet, Auto 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Rivet, Hand 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Fit Bush 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000

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Element hours minutes seconds

Spray, Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Staple 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000

Stop, Micrometer 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000


Torque < 5* 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Torque > 5* 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Torque, Crane 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Tote Box, Exchange 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Wash Piece 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wing Nut 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Parts 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000

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Boremill Standards

The standard times shown for Boremill are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Rods 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000


Adjust Wrench 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Bar Clamp 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Block, Stop, Indicate Position 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Bore Bar Adjust 0.0039 0.2333 14.0000
Brush Chips Lg. 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Brush Chips Sm. 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Calculate 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Chart Dim. Read Out 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clamp, Swing 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Coolant On/off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Dial, Back Off 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Dial, Forward 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Dr Chuck Key 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Drift Key 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Index Rot Table 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Jackscrew 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Location, Pickup 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Lube Tap Hole 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Oil Part, Cloth 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Open End Wrench 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Parallels, Position 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Pin Fixture 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000

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Element hours minutes seconds

Reset Zero 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000


Shim Part 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Spanner Wrench 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Spindle, Engage 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Strap For Crane 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Support Block 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Table Stud 0.0061 0.3667 22.0000
U, Clamp 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
V, Block, Clamp 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Vise, Open, Manual 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000

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Broach Standards

The standard times shown for Broach are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the right
of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Wrench 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000


Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Bar Clamp 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Blue 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Bolt & Washer 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Box Wrench 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Brush Chips Lg. 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Brush Chips Sm. 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Bush, Guide, Key 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Calculate 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Cam Lock 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clamp, Swing 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Coolant On/off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Cutting Oil, Tool 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Layout, Line 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Lever, Shift 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Location, Pickup 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Loosen/Tighten, Chuck 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Manual Feed Stock 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Open End Wrench 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Pliers 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000

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Element hours minutes seconds

Position, Tool 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000


Rinse, Clean 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Shim Part 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Spray, Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Straighten, Part 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Strap For Crane 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Support Block 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Tag Part 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000

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Cam Cutter Standards

The standard times shown for Cam Cutter are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Rods 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000


Adjust Wrench 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Block, Stop, Indicate Position 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Box Wrench 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Burr, Inch 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Calculate 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Cam Lock 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clamp, Swing 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Coolant On/off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Cutting Oil, Tool 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Dial, Back Off 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Dial, Forward 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Index Rot Table 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Shim Part 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Spindle, Engage 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Table Stud 0.0061 0.3667 22.0000
Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000

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Centerless Grind Standards

The standard times shown for Centerless grind are “rounded” to the nearest four places
to the right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Cap Plug 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000


Clamp, Auto 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Coolant On/off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Flush Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Hang Part 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Manual Feed Stock 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Match Pair 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Rinse, Clean 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Spray, Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wash Piece 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wheel, Dress 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000

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Chemical Machining Standards

The standard times shown for Chemical machining are “rounded” to the nearest four
places to the right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Flush Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Hang Part 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Mask Part 0.0167 1.0000 60.0000
Rinse, Clean 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Size Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Spray, Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Wash Piece 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000

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CNC Lathes Standards

The standard times shown for CNC lathes are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Rods 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000


Bore Bar Adjust 0.0039 0.2333 14.0000
Calculate 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Carriage, Move 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Center, Mount 0.0036 0.2167 13.0000
Change Tool, Spindle 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chuck, 3Jaw<50# 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Chuck, 3Jaw>50# 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Chuck, 4Jaw<50# 0.0097 0.5833 35.0000
Chuck, 4Jaw>50# 0.0458 2.7500 165.0000
Chuck, Auto<50* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chuck, Auto>50# 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Clamp, Auto 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Collet Ld<3"lgt 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Collet Ld>3"lgt 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Cross Slide, Position 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Cutting Oil, Tool 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Manual Feed Stock 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Tail Stock Large 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Tail Stock Small 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Turret, Index, Hex 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Turret, Index, Square 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Vacuum Chuck Jaws 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000

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Element hours minutes seconds

Wipe Chuck 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Wire Parts 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000

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Department Standards 139

Deburr Standards

The standard times shown for Deburr are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Bag Part 0.0069 0.4167 25.0000
Burr Hole, Hand 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Burr Hole, Mach 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Burr, Inch 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Chips, Hole 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Clean Tap<0.500 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clean Tap>0.500 0.0100 0.6000 36.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Drill Chuck Key 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
File, Break Corner 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Flush Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Mask Part 0.0167 1.0000 60.0000
Oil Part, Cloth 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Plug Tap Hole 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Rack Part 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Rinse, Clean 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Spray, Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Tape 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Tote Box, Exchange 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Tote Box, Toss 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wash Piece 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Wire Brush 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Wire Parts 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000

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Drilling Standards

The standard times shown for Drilling are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the right
of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Rods 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000


Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Block, Stop, Indicate Position 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Box Wrench 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Brush Chips Sm. 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Burr Hole, Hand 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Burr Hole, Mach 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Bush, Assemble 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Bush, Change 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Bush, Drill 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chips, Hole 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Chips. Drill Flute 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clamp, Swing 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Cutting Oil, Tool 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Drill Chuck Key 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Drift Key 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Feed, Reverse 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Foot Pedal 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Hand Ream 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Index Fixture, Pin 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Jig, Pos> 90 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Jig, Pos>180 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Jig, Turn>180 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Jig, Turn>90 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000

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Element hours minutes seconds

Location, Pickup 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000


Lube Tap Hole 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Position, Remove, 1st Spindle 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Position, Remove, Add Spindle 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Slug Insert 0.0039 0.2333 14.0000
Snug Part Down 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Spindle, Engage 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Tote Box, Toss 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
U, Clamp 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
V, Block, Clamp 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
V, Block, Hand 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Vise, Open, Manual 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Wire Parts 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000

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Engine Lathe Standards

The standard times shown for Engine lathe are “rounded” to the nearest four places to
the right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Center, Mount 0.0036 0.2167 13.0000
Change Gearing 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Change Tool, Drill Chuck 0.0036 0.2167 13.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chips, Hole 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Chips. Drill Flute 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Chuck, 3Jaw<50# 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Chuck, 3Jaw>50# 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Chuck, 4Jaw<50# 0.0097 0.5833 35.0000
Chuck, 4Jaw>50# 0.0458 2.7500 165.0000
Chuck, Auto<50* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chuck, Auto>50# 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Clean Chips, Chuck 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Collet Ld<3"lgt 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Collet Ld>3"lgt 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Drill Chuck Key 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Feed, Reverse 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Position, Tool 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Pull< 30 inchesTo Stop 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Run Out, Indicate 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Size Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Steady Rest, Adjust 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Tail Stock Small 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000

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Element hours minutes seconds

Tool, Advance 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000


Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000

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Engineering Standards

The standard times shown for Engineering are approximate percentages commonly used
in the metalworking industry for estimating engineering hours.

Numerical Control Programming

Following are the approximate time values it will take to computer assist program versus
manufacturing times. Multiply by 3 for manual programming.

CNC Lathe 20-60 minutes or 10 minutes/1 minute of machining


Machining Center 4-40 hours or 30 minutes/1 minute of machining
Sheet metal fabricators 20-60 minutes or 3 minutes/1 minute of machining

Tool Design

For every hour of tool design time to create a fixture, drill jig, etc., it has been
approximated that the manufacturing time and cost will be 2 1/2 times greater.

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Engraving Standards

The standard times shown for Engraving are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Rods 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000


Adjust Wrench 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Block, Stop, Indicate Position 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Burr, Inch 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Calculate 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Clamp, Auto 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clamp, Swing 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Dial, Back Off 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Dial, Forward 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Feed, Table 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Hand Wheel, Adjust 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Jam Nut Stop 0.0044 0.2667 16.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Match Pair 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 50.0000
Position, Tool 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Rack Part 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Snug Part Down 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000

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Flamecut Standards

The standard times shown for Flamecut are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Block, Stop, Indicate Position 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Location, Pickup 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Position Plate 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Preheat Torch 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Scrap Stock, Pickup 0.0167 1.0000 60.0000
Strap For Crane 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Wire Brush 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000

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Forging Standards

The standard times shown for Forging are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Wrench 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000


Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Bar Clamp 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Box Wrench 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Burr Hole, Mach 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Burr, Inch 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Chain Vise 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Chuck, Auto<50* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chuck, Auto>50# 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Clamp, Auto 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Foot Pedal 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Index Fixture, Pin 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Scrap Stock, Pickup 0.0167 1.0000 60.0000
Size Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Straighten, Part 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Strap For Crane 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Support Block 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000

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Gearshape Standards

The standard times shown for Gearshape are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Rods 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000


Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Arbor, Load 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Bar Clamp 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Box Wrench 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Brush Chips Lg. 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Brush Chips Sm. 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Calculate 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Carriage, Move 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Change Gearing 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Change Tool, Drill Chuck 0.0036 0.2167 13.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chips, Hole 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Chuck, 3Jaw<50# 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Chuck, 3Jaw>50# 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clean Chips, Chuck 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Cross Slide, Position 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Feed, Table 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Flush Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Jam Nut Stop 0.0044 0.2667 16.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000

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Element hours minutes seconds

Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000


Position, Tool 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Size Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000

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Grinding Standards

The standard times shown for Grinding are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Arbor, Load 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000


Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Center, Mount 0.0036 0.2167 13.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Dog, On, Off 0.0047 0.2833 17.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Feed, Table 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Foot Stock, Adjust 0.0031 0.1833 11.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Magnetic Chuck 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Rack Part 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Spray, Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Vacuum Chuck Jaws 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Vacuum Chuck Plate 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Wash Piece 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wheel Advance 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000

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Department Standards 151

Heat Treat Standards

The standard times shown for Heat treat are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Lever, Shift 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Mask Part 0.0167 1.0000 60.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Support Block 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000

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Hobbing Standards

The standard times shown for Hobbing are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Arbor, Load 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Blue 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Brush Chips Sm. 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Calculate 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Cam Lock 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Carriage, Move 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Center Rest, Adjust 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Change Gearing 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Cross Slide, Position 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Dial, Back Off 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Dial, Forward 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Feed, Reverse 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Feed, Table 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Layout, Line 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Location, Pickup 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Reset Micrometer Dial 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Run Out, Indicate 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Steady Rest, Adjust 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Strap For Crane 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Tail Stock Small 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000

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Element hours minutes seconds

Tool, Advance 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000


Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000

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Hone Standards

The standard times shown for Hone are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the right
of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Size Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wash Piece 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000

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Department Standards 155

Horz Mill Standards

The standard times shown for Horz mill are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Bar Clamp 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Block, Stop, Indicate Position 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Box Wrench 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Calculate 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Change Gearing 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Change Tool, Spindle 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clamp, Swing 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Cutting Oil, Tool 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Dial, Back Off 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Dial, Forward 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Dividing Head 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Drill Chuck Key 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Feed, Reverse 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Feed, Table 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
File, Break Corner 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Reset Micrometer Dial 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Reset Zero 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Size Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Spanner Wrench 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000

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Element hours mintues seconds

Spindle, Engage 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000


Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Support Block 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Table Stud 0.0061 0.3667 22.0000

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ID Grinding Standards

The standard times shown for ID Grinding are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Arbor, Load 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000


Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Center, Mount 0.0036 0.2167 13.0000
Chuck, 3Jaw<50# 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Dog, On, Off 0.0047 0.2833 17.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Feed, Table 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Foot Stock, Adjust 0.0031 0.1833 11.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Magnetic Chuck 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Rack Part 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Run Out, Indicate 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Spray, Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Vacuum Chuck Jaws 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Vacuum Chuck Plate 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Wash Piece 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wheel Advance 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000

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Inspection Standards

The standard times shown for Inspection are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Basket, Hand load 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Calculate 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Center, Mount 0.0036 0.2167 13.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Location, Pickup 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Parallels, Position 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Reset Micrometer Dial 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Reset Zero 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Rinse, Clean 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Wash Piece 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wire Parts 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000

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Depatment Standards 159

Jig Borer Standards

The standard times shown for Jig borer are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Rods 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000


Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Block, Stop, Indicate Position 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Blue 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Calculate 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Change Tool, Spindle 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Chart Dim. Read Out 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chips, Hole 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Chips, Drill Flute 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clamp, Swing 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Cutting Oil, Tool 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Dial, Back Off 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Dial, Forward 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Drill Chuck Key 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Index Rot Table 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Layout, Line 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Stop, Micrometer 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Toolmaker Vise 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Vise, Open, Manual 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000

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Jig Grinder Standards

The standard times shown for Jig grinder are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Block, Stop, Indicate Position 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Box Wrench 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clamp, Swing 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Dial, Back Off 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Dial, Forward 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Flush Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Index Fixture, Pin 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Reset Zero 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wash Piece 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wheel, Dress 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000

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Lap Standards

The standard times shown for Lap are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the right of
the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Bag Part 0.0069 0.4167 25.0000


Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Feed, Table 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Flush Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Lap Compound 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Match Pair 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Oil Part, Cloth 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Parallels, Position 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Rinse, Clean 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000

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Lathe Standards

The standard times shown for Lathe are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the right
of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Rods 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000


Adjust Wrench 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Brush Chips Lg. 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Brush Chips Sm. 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Carriage, Move 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chuck, 3Jaw<50# 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Chuck, 3Jaw>50# 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Chuck, 4Jaw<50# 0.0097 0.5833 35.0000
Chuck, 4Jaw>50# 0.0458 2.7500 165.0000
Chuck, Auto<50* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chuck, Auto>50# 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Clean Chips, Chuck 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Collet Ld<3"lgt 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Collet Ld>3"lgt 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Cross Slide, Position 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Cutting Oil, Tool 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Dial, Back Off 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Dial, Forward 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Feed, Reverse 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Insert Change 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Loosen/Tighten, Chuck 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Manual Feed Stock 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000

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Position, Tool 0.0011 0.066 4.0000


Pull< 30 inches To Stop 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Pull> 30 inches To Stop 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Run Out, Indicate 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Size Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Spindle, Engage 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Steady Rest, Adjust 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Strap For Crane 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Tee, Wrench, Remove 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Tail Stock Large 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Tail Stock Small 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Tool, Advance 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Tool, Advance+ 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Vacuum Chuck Jaws 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Wipe Chuck 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000

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Layout Standards

The standard times shown for Layout are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Blue 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000


Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Bolt & Washer 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Box Wrench 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Burr, Inch 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Calculate 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
File, Break Corner 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Layout, Angle 0.0047 0.2833 17.0000
Layout, Boss 0.0069 0.4167 25.0000
Layout, Line 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Location, Pickup 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Parallels, Position 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Rinse, Clean 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Straighten, Part 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Vise, Open, Manual 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Visegrip Wrench 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000

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Department Standards 165

Machining Center Standards

The standard times shown for Machining Center are “rounded” to the nearest four places
to the right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Bar Clamp 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Block, Stop, Indicate Position 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Bore Bar Adjust 0.0039 0.2333 14.0000
Burr Hole, Mach 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Calculate 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chips, Hole 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clamp, Swing 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Hook Chips, Large 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Index Rot Table 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Index Tool Changer 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Insert Change 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Parallels, Position 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Snug Part Down 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Spindle, Engage 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Pull> 30 inches To Stop 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Run Out, Indicate 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Size Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Spindle, Engage 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000

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Strap For Crane 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000


U, Clamp 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
V, Block, Clamp 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Vise, Open, Auto 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Vise, Open, Manual 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000

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Marking Standards

The standard times shown for Marking are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Blue 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Flush Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Layout, Line 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Location, Pickup 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Mask Part 0.0167 1.0000 60.0000
Match Pair 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Rinse, Clean 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
V, Block, Clamp 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
V, Block, Hand 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Wire Parts 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000

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Milling Standards

The standard times shown for Milling are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the right
of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Rods 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000


Bar Clamp 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Brush Chips Lg. 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Brush Chips Sm. 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Burr, Inch 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Change Gearing 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chips, Hole 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Chips, Drill Flute 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clamp, Swing 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Cutting Oil, Tool 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Dial, Back Off 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Dial, Forward 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Drill Chuck Key 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Drift Key 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Feed, Table 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
File, Break Corner 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Hook Chips, Large 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Index Fixture, Pin 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Index Rot Table 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Index Tool Changer 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Insert Change 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Location, Pickup 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000

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Element hours minutes seconds

Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000


Open End Wrench 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Parallels, Position 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Pliers 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Plug, Align 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Reset Micrometer Dial 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Reset Zero 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Size Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Snug Part Down 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Spanner Wrench 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Spindle, Engage 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Strap For Crane 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Support Block 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Tote Box, Toss 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
U, Clamp 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
V, Block, Clamp 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
V, Block, Hand 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Vise, Open, Manual 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000

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OD Grinding Standards

The standard times shown for Od grinding are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Arbor, Load 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000


Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Center, Mount 0.0036 0.2167 13.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Dog, On, Off 0.0047 0.2833 17.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Feed, Table 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Foot Stock, Adjust 0.0031 0.1833 11.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Magnetic Chuck 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Rack Part 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Spray, Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Vacuum Chuck Jaws 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Vacuum Chuck Plate 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Wash Piece 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wheel Advance 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000

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Paint Booth Standards

The standard times shown for Paint booth are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Bag Part 0.0069 0.4167 25.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Mask Part 0.0167 1.0000 60.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Rack Part 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Rinse, Clean 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Strap For Crane 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Strap, Slotted 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Tape 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000

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Pipe Bend Standards

The standard times shown for Pipe bend are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Rods 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000


Box Wrench 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Cam Lock 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Foot Pedal 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Open End Wrench 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Preform Part 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Pressure Roll, Set 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Straighten, Part 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Swivel, Vise 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
V, Block, Clamp 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
V, Block, Hand 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Vise, Open, Manual 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000

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Planer Standards

The standard times shown for Planer mill are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Wrench 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000


Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Bar Clamp 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Box Wrench 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Brush Chips Lg. 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Brush Chips Sm. 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Burr, Inch 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Carriage, Move 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Cutting Oil, Tool 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Feed, Reverse 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
File, Break Corner 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Open End Wrench 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Parallels, Position 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Position, Tool 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Size Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Spindle, Engage 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Strap For Crane 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Support Block 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000

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Plating Standards

The standard times shown for Plating are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the right
of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Bar Clamp 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Flush Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Mask Part 0.0167 1.0000 60.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Rack Part 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Rinse, Clean 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Wire Brush 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Wire Parts 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000

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Polish Standards

The standard times shown for Polishing are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Bag Part 0.0069 0.4167 25.0000


Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Drill, Hand 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Pliers 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Rack Part 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Spray, Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Swivel, Vise 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Wash Piece 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000

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Press Standards

The standard times shown for Press are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the right
of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Wrench 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000


Back Gage, Reset 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Block, Stop, Indicate Position 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Box Wrench<3/4 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Box Wrench>3/4 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Die, Assemble 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Die, Disassemble 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Die, Invert 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Die, Lock Part 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Foot Pedal 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Open End Wrench 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Pliers 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Position, Oil, Strip stock 0.0039 0.2333 14.0000
Position Plate 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Press, Trip 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Pressure Roll, Set 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Scrap Stock, Pickup 0.0167 1.0000 60.0000
Shim Part 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Skid, Load<6'Stripstock 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Skid, Load>6"Stripstock 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Strap For Crane 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Strip, Pieces 0.0111 0.6667 40.0000
Strip stock, Advance, Die 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Strip stock, Assemble, Die 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Strip stock, Move, Die 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Support Block 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000

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Radial Drill Standards

The standard times shown for Radial drill are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Wrench 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000


Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Bar Clamp 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Block, Stop, Indicate Position 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Brush Chips Sm. 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Burr Hole, Hand 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chips, Drill Flute 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Chips, Hole 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clamp, Swing 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Cutting Oil, Tool 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Drift Key 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Drill Chuck Key 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Jig, Pos> 90 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Jig, Pos>180 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Jig, Turn>180 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Jig, Turn>90 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Open End Wrench 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Pilot Change 0.0044 0.2667 16.0000
Position, Tool 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Prick Punch 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Spanner Wrench 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Spindle, Engage 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000

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Elements hours minutes seconds

Strap For Crane 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000


Swivel, Vise 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
U, Clamp 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000

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Sawing Standards

The standard times shown for Sawing are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Brush Chips Sm. 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Burr, Inch 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Cutting Oil, Tool 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Manual Feed Stock 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Oil Part, Cloth 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Scrap Stock, Pickup 0.0167 1.0000 60.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Strap For Crane 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Support Block 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Visegrip Wrench 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000

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Screw Machine Standards

The standard times shown for Screw machine are “rounded” to the nearest four places to
the right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Rods 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000


Adjust Wrench 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Brush Chips Sm. 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Carriage, Move 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chips, Drill Flute 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Chips, Hole 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Chuck, 3Jaw<50# 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Chuck, 3Jaw>50# 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Chuck, 4Jaw<50# 0.0097 0.5833 35.0000
Chuck, 4Jaw>50# 0.0458 2.7500 165.0000
Chuck, Auto<50* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chuck, Auto>50# 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Clean Chips, Chuck 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Cutting Oil, Tool 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Size Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Spanner Wrench 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Spindle, Engage 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Turret, Index, Hex 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Turret, Index, Square 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000

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Shear Standards

The standard times shown for Shear are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the right
of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Wrench 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000


Back gage, Reset 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Calculate 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Foot Pedal 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Skid, Load<6'Stripstock 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Skid, Load>6"Stripstock 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000

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Sheet Metal Standards

The standard times shown for Sheet metal are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Rods 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000


Back gage, Reset 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clamp, Auto 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Feed, Table 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Foot Pedal 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Hold Down 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Index Tool Changer 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Manual Feed Stock 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Pliers 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Program Dim 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Reset Micrometer Dial 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Reset Zero 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Skid, Load<6'Stripstock 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Skid, Load>6"Stripstock 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000

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Shipping Standards

The standard times shown for Shipping are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Bag Part 0.0069 0.4167 25.0000
Basket, Hand load 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Flush Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Foot Pedal 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Rack Part 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Rinse, Clean 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Strap For Crane 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Wash Piece 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000

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Stamping Standards

The standard times shown for Stamping are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Bag Part 0.0069 0.4167 25.0000


Block, Stop, Indicate Position 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Cam Lock 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Clamp, Auto 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clamp, Swing 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Location, Pickup 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Parallels, Position 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Position, Tool 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000

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Steam Clean Standards

The standard times shown for Steam clean are “rounded” to the nearest four places to
the right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Bag Part 0.0069 0.4167 25.0000
Blue, Remove 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Cap Plug 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Chips, Hole 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Flush Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Rack Part 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Rinse, Clean 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Wash Piece 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000

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Stores Standards

The standard times shown for Stores are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the right
of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Wrench 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000


Bag Part 0.0069 0.4167 25.0000
Basket, Hand load 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Box Wrench 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Mark ID* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Rack Part 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Strap For Crane 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000

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Department Standards 187

Straightening Standards

The standard times shown for Straightening are “rounded” to the nearest four places to
the right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Rods 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000


Adjust Wrench 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Block, Stop, Indicate Position 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Box Wrench 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Center Drill Part 0.0139 0.8333 50.0000
Center Rest, Adjust 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Center, Mount 0.0036 0.2167 13.0000
Clamp, Auto 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Foot Pedal 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Position, Tool 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Steady Rest, Adjust 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Straighten, Part 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Tail Stock Large 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Tail Stock Small 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000

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Threadmill Standards

The standard times shown for Threadmill are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Box Wrench 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Bush, Guide, Key 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Carriage, Move 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Dial, Back Off 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Dial, Forward 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Feed, Reverse 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Location, Pickup 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Run Out, Indicate 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Spindle, Engage 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Steady Rest, Adjust 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Wipe Chuck 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000

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Department Standards 189

Tool Room Standards

The standard times shown for Tool room are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Bag Part 0.0069 0.4167 25.0000
Block, Stop, Indicate Position 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Blue 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Box Wrench 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Burr Hole, Hand 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Burr Hole, Mach 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Calculate 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Carriage, Move 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Center Rest, Adjust 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chuck, 3Jaw<50# 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Chuck, 3Jaw>50# 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Chuck, 4Jaw<50# 0.0097 0.5833 35.0000
Chuck, 4Jaw>50# 0.0458 2.7500 165.0000
Chuck, Auto<50* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chuck, Auto>50# 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clamp, Swing 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Clean Chips, Chuck 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Cross Slide, Position 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Cutting Oil, Tool 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Dial, Back Off 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Layout, Line 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Location, Pickup 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000

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Element hours minutes seconds

Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000


Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Run Out, Indicate 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Size Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Snip, Sheet metal 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Steady Rest, Adjust 0.0022 0.1333 8.0000
Support Block 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Tee, Wrench, Remove 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Tail Stock Large 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Tail Stock Small 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
V, Block, Clamp 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
V, Block, Hand 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Vacuum Chuck Plate 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000

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Department Standards 191

Tracer Lathe Standards

The standard times shown for Tracer lathe are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Brush Chips Sm. 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Carriage, Move 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chuck, 3Jaw<50# 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Chuck, 3Jaw>50# 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Chuck, 4Jaw<50# 0.0097 0.5833 35.0000
Chuck, 4Jaw>50# 0.0458 2.7500 165.0000
Chuck, Auto<50* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chuck, Auto>50# 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Clean Chips, Chuck 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Dial, Back Off 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Dial, Forward 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Insert Change 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Location, Pickup 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Spindle, Engage 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Tail Stock Large 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Tail Stock Small 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Wipe Chuck 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000

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Tracer Mill Standards

The standard times shown for Tracer milll are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Bar Clamp 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Box Wrench 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Calculate 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clamp, Swing 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Dial, Back Off 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Reset Zero 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
V, Block, Clamp 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
V, Block, Hand 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000

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Department Standards 193

Tube Assembly Standards

The standard times shown for Tube assembly are “rounded” to the nearest four places to
the right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Rods 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000


Bag Part 0.0069 0.4167 25.0000
Block, Stop, Indicate Position 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Box Wrench 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Cable Tie 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Cord Clip 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Pliers 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Press Pin 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Rack Part 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Shim Part 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Straighten, Part 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Swage Block 0.0167 1.0000 60.0000
Tote Box, Exchange 0.0003 0.0167 1.0000
V, Block, Hand 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Vise, Open, Manual 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Wing Nut 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000

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Tumbling Standards

The standard times shown for Tumbling are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Bag Part 0.0069 0.4167 25.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Rinse, Clean 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wash Piece 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000

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Department Standards 195

Turret Lathe Standards

The standard times shown for Turret lathe are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006

Element hours minutes seconds

Adjust Rods 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000


Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Carriage, Move 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Change Gearing 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chips, Drill Flute 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Chips, Hole 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Chuck, 3Jaw<50# 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Chuck, 3Jaw>50# 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Chuck, 4Jaw<50# 0.0097 0.5833 35.0000
Chuck, 4Jaw>50# 0.0458 2.7500 165.0000
Chuck, Auto<50* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chuck, Auto>50# 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Clean Chips, Chuck 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Dial, Back Off 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Foot Pedal 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Machine Hand, High 0.1250 7.5000 450.0000
Machine Hand, Low 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Machine Hand, Medium 0.0750 4.5000 270.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Position, Tool 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Strap For Crane 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Tee, Wrench, Remove 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Turret, Index, Hex 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Turret, Index, Square 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Wipe Chuck 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000

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Universal Grinder Standards

The standard times shown for Universal grinder are “rounded” to the nearest four places
to the right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Arbor, Load 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Change Gearing 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chuck, Auto<50* 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chuck, Auto>50# 0.0250 1.5000 90.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Flush Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Rinse, Clean 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Run Out, Indicate 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000

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Department Standards 197

Universal Miller Standards

The standard times shown for Universal miller are “rounded” to the nearest four places to
the right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Bar Clamp 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Block, Stop, Indicate Position 0.0500 3.0000 180.0000
Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Brush Chips Lg. 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Brush Chips Sm. 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clamp, Swing 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Dial, Back Off 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Dial, Forward 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Index Rot Table 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Location, Pickup 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Spanner Wrench 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Table Stud 0.0061 0.3667 22.0000
Vise, Open, Auto 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Vise, Open, Manual 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Wire Brush 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000

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Vertical Mill Standards

The standard times shown for Vertical mill are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Brush Chips Lg. 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Brush Chips Sm. 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Burr, Inch 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Change Speed/Feed, Variable 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Clamp, C, Large 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Clamp, C, Small 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clamp, Swing 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Derust Part 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Feed, Table 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Foot Pedal 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Index Fixture, Pin 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Index Rot Table 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Spindle, Engage 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Support Block 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Table Stud 0.0061 0.3667 22.0000
U, Clamp 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Vise, Open, Auto 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Vise, Open, Manual 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Wipe Piece Hand 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000

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Department Standards 199

Vertical Turret Lathe Standards

The standard times shown for Vertical turret lathe are “rounded” to the nearest four
places to the right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Bolt & Nut 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Box Wrench<3/4 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Box Wrench>3/4 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Brush Chips Lg. 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Brush Chips Sm. 0.0019 0.1167 7.0000
Carriage, Move 0.0025 0.1500 9.0000
Change Gearing 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Coolant On/Off 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Cross Slide, Position 0.0028 0.1667 10.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Guard, Remove 0.0017 0.1000 6.0000
Insert Change 0.0033 0.2000 12.0000
Lever, Shift 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Size Part 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Start/Stop 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Support Block 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Table Stud 0.0061 0.3667 22.0000

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Vibratory Relieve Standards

The standard times shown for Vibratory Relieve are “rounded” to the nearest four places
to the right of the decimal point. eg: .00055 rounds to .0006

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Basket, Hand load 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Feed, Engage 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Foot Pedal 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Load/Unload 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Reposition Part 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Support Block 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000

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Department Standards 201

Welding Standards

The standard times shown for Welding are “rounded” to the nearest four places to the
right if the decimal point. Eg: .00055 rounds to .0006.

Element hours minutes seconds

Air Blast 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000


Bar Clamp 0.0125 0.7500 45.0000
Box Wrench 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Chain Vise 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Clamp, Strap 0.0050 0.3000 18.0000
Clamp, Swing 0.0014 0.0833 5.0000
Hold Down 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Jackscrew 0.0056 0.3333 20.0000
Open End Wrench 0.0008 0.0500 3.0000
Piece Handle<50* 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Piece Handle>50* 0.0417 2.5000 150.0000
Rinse, Clean 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Straighten, Part 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
Swivel, Vise 0.0083 0.5000 30.0000
U, Clamp 0.0042 0.2500 15.0000
Visegrip Wrench 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000
Visor Down 0.0006 0.0333 2.0000
Wire Brush 0.0011 0.0667 4.0000

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