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Exercises 3

The document describes 6 exercises involving analyzing motions and assembly sequences. Exercise 1 involves listing the basic motions of a plumber fixing a pipe fitting. Exercise 2 involves listing the basic motions of a secretary opening an envelope. Exercise 3 discusses principles of motion economy violated by Charles Dickens' writing method and workplace. Exercise 4 involves designing the best assembly sequence for a U-bolt clamp bracket. Exercises 5 and 6 involve designing the workplace and motion sequences for assembling a flashlight and electric fan, respectively.

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Exercises 3

The document describes 6 exercises involving analyzing motions and assembly sequences. Exercise 1 involves listing the basic motions of a plumber fixing a pipe fitting. Exercise 2 involves listing the basic motions of a secretary opening an envelope. Exercise 3 discusses principles of motion economy violated by Charles Dickens' writing method and workplace. Exercise 4 involves designing the best assembly sequence for a U-bolt clamp bracket. Exercises 5 and 6 involve designing the workplace and motion sequences for assembling a flashlight and electric fan, respectively.

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EXERCISES 3

1. The plumber, kneeling on the floor next to the sink, reached for the monkey wrench in his tool kit,
pushing around a few other tools before grasping the wrench and picking it up. He then moved it to the
pipe beneath the sink, positioned it onto the pipe fitting, and turned the fitting one-third of a rotation to
loosen it. Once loose, he put down the wrench and continued turning by hand. Four rotations were
required before the fitting was free of the mating pipe threads, during which he had to grasp and regrasp
the fitting ten times due to the limited rotation ability of his own wrist. Write a list of the therbligs that
comprise this motion sequence and label each basic motion with a brief description.
(We assume the plumber is right-handed and the dominant motion elements are performed with the
right hand. The sequence begins with the plumber kneeling in front of the sink)
Seq. Therblig Therblig name Description
symbol

2. The secretary reached for the envelope with her right hand, picked it up and exchanged it to her left
hand. She then reached for the letter opener with her right hand, picked it up, positioned the blade under
the sealed lid of the envelope, and proceeded to slit the top of the envelope open. Still holding the
envelope in her left hand, she laid the letter opener aside, and reached into the envelope with her right
hand, pulled out the document, and began to read. Write a list of the therbligs that comprise this motion
sequence and label each basic motion with a brief description.
Seq. Left hand Therbligs Right hand

3. Charles Dickens continued working well into the night, writing with his quill on one piece of paper
after the next, the only light provided by the lone candle in front of him on the desk.
(a) Identify some of the principles of motion economy that seem to be violated by Dickens’ method of
working and workplace.
(b) Make recommendations for improving the work method and workplace.

4. Establish the best sequences of therbligs for U-bolt clamp bracket as shown below.
- Design the work station (positioning the components on the work table with dimensions)
- Write a list of the therbligs (designing by two hands) that comprise this motion sequence, label each
basic motion with a brief description
Seq. Left hand Therblig Therblig Right hand
symbol symbol

5. The figure below describes the components of flashlight: (1) case, (2) face cap, (3) Reflector and bulb,
(4) Tail cap, (5) Battery [two batteries]. Design of the workplace arrangement and the motion sequence
of assembly of flashlight.

Left hand Description Symbol Right hand Description

6. The figure below describes the components of electric fan: case, Rear grill, plastic nut, blade, blade cap,
and front grill. Design of the workplace arrangement and the motion sequence of assembly of electric
fan.

Seq. Left hand Therblig Therblig Right hand


symbol symbol

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