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8-Disciplines Problem Solving
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Categories of the Operation Function
•An Operation is an action performed on material within the process.
•Operations fall into one of the following categories:
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–Preparation/Adjustments Phase:(setup, tool change, adjustments)
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–Principal Operations Phase: Operations repeated in each cycle (hole  punch, drill, sheer)
•Main Operations (stamping, cutting)
•Incidental Operations (movement of press, movement of people)
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–Marginal Allowances:
•Fatigue 
•Hygiene (wash hands, etc.)
•Operations  (shut-down to produce rush order, meetings)
•Work place (breaks, cleaning, maintenance)