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Document ID (ISN)24145
CIS number 75-2071
ISSN - Serial title 0003-6870 - Applied Ergonomics
Year 1975
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Tomlinson R.W., Corlett E.N.
Title The ergonomics of open-fronted C-frame presses.
Bibliographic information Guildford, United Kingdom, Mar. 1975, Vol.6, No.1, p.23-31. Illus. 9 ref.
Abstract Results of a 3-phase study: survey of the anthropometric characteristics of cutting presses carried out in a company manufacturing components for the electronics industry; comparison after ergonomics modification of the press; laboratory simulation (using a mock-up of a press) of the effects produced by modifying 3 of the most pertinent parameters (height of bed, distance between operator and press, most efficient height of guard). The study showed up a number of discrepancies between characteristics of existing presses and ergonomic criteria. Performance studies with the modified press resulted in improved output as compared with the original press. This improvement was confirmed by performance studies on the simulator, particularly as regards hand movement, reaching time, etc.
Descriptors (primary) mechanical power presses; design of equipment; electrical industry; ergonomics
Descriptors (secondary) lighting; subjective assessment; noise; ergonomic evaluation; reach distance; moving guards; work study; simulation facilities
Document type -
Subject(s) Ergonomics and work organization
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Manufacturing of electrical appliances and equipment
Ergonomics