BOP Program Statement 8281.03 § 6

is a production area of machines and workers performing similar functions. Work center

equipment lists include all setup times used to configure a machine or work area to complete a

production operation. A complete work measurement analysis must support each setup time.

Work measurement analysis for setup is completed in the same manner as machine or run time.

Work center equipment lists, setup times, and the supporting work measurement analysis may be

included in the Product/Process Folder or may be kept in a factory binder and referenced in the

Product/Process Folder.

a. Factory Binder. A specific binder containing an equipment list with setup times and

supporting work measurement analyses will eliminate keeping multiple copies of setup data in

Product/Process Folders. A table of contents should be included in the front of the binder listing:

■ each work center,

■ equipment in the work center,

■ setup methods, and

■ setup times.

b. Setup Used on Multiple Production Orders. Setup time is allowed once per production

order. Production orders are sometimes grouped together to minimize the number of setups

required. The difference between production orders may be different materials or material

quantity differences (e.g. size, color) and do not require operational changes. Therefore, the

average frequency a setup is used must be identified and documented. Data collection forms and

instructions are available from the Industrial Specialist or Manufacturing Specialist.

c. Machine Delay. Machine delay is the amount of time required to reload or maintain a piece

of equipment. (Do not enter machine delay in setup time.) Machine delay time is used as a factor

when calculating machine process time. Supporting data may be included in the Product/Process

Folder or may be kept in a factory binder and referenced in the Product/Process Folder.

Machine delay time is usually stated as a percentage of machine run-time. For example, a sewing

machine may require eight percent delay time to rewind and load the bobbin. Supporting

documentation is required and is available from manufacturers’ data sheets.