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Welding Productivity Improvement through Ergonomic Intervention Analysis

S. Malikraj, Dr.A.K. Ganguly, Dr.T. Senthil Kumar

Abstract


Improvement in productivity can only be achieved by means of Systematic analyses and optimization of production processes in welding. Capable Production processes and ergonomic interventions may provide the basis for the Manufacture of welded products of consistently with high quality and productivity. This can be approached by determining the process parameters, proper outcomes measures, outcomes comparison with the goals, collecting new improvement suggestions, then make applications and provide progress by continuous assessment by questioning and other forms.


Keywords


Productivity, Ergonomic Intervention, Welding

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