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Li Qu¹, Juntong Zhang¹, Di Wang¹

¹School of Management Science and Engineering, Beijing Information Science and Technology University, Beijing 100192, China.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

|November 27, 2024

Summary

This study introduces a fatigue allowance model for mechanical processing, determining fatigue coefficients for action units. This model aids in setting appropriate fatigue recovery times and labor quotas for improved employee well-being.

Keywords:

continuous operation fatigue allowance mechanical processing physiological measurement simulation experiment

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Area of Science:

Industrial Engineering
Occupational Health
Ergonomics

Background:

Work fatigue negatively impacts physiological state and productivity.
Accurate fatigue allowance rates are essential for employee recovery and labor quota setting.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a fatigue allowance model for mechanical processing operations.
To establish a scientific basis for determining fatigue coefficients and recovery times.

Main Methods:

Decomposition of mechanical processing into six action units.
Fatigue measurement experiments using physiological methods (varying frequencies and durations).
Analysis of action frequency, rate monotonic scheduling index, and fatigue coefficients.

Main Results:

A linear increase in the rate monotonic scheduling index with action frequency.
Identification of varying fatigue levels across different action units.
Quantification of fatigue coefficients and fatigue recovery rest times based on continuous operation hours.

Conclusions:

A fatigue relaxation rate model was developed with a fatigue coefficient of 0.076152 for simulated operations.
The model provides a basis for formulating fatigue allowance rates in machining methods.
Optimized fatigue allowances can enhance employee recovery and inform labor quota decisions.