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Computer Programs: Machine Setting to Minimize Scrap and Rework Costs

Carl R. Lindenmeyer, Ellie Burch, Henry W. Andrews

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A BASIC computer program is presented that calculates the optimal machine setting for manufacturing conditions of (possibly) unequal scrap and rework costs. It calculates the expected number of scrap and rework parts and the associated costs for the opt..

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A BASIC computer program is presented that calculates the optimal machine setting for manufacturing conditions of (possibly) unequal scrap and rework costs. It calculates the expected number of scrap and rework parts and the associated costs for the opt..

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A BASIC computer program is presented that calculates the optimal machine setting for manufacturing conditions of (possibly) unequal scrap and rework costs. It calculates the expected number of scrap and rework parts and the associated costs for the opt..

Key concepts: Rework, Scrap, Computer science, Manufacturing engineering, Reliability engineering, Operations management, Engineering, Mechanical engineering

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