MTM-1 Work Measurement

For Workplace Ergonomics, Planning and Production

General Description

MTM stands for Methods Time Measurement. It is a procedure for improving methods and establishing time standards by recognizing, classifying, and describing the motions used or required to perform a given job task and assigning pre-determined time standards to these motions.

Detailed Description

MTM-1 is a powerful methods engineering and methods correction tool that process engineers can use to evaluate process methods and introduce improvements. Without MTM-1 know-how, process engineers or supervisors cannot perform their function adequately. They can only guess or estimate the changes to be made and lack the power of proper analysis for robust change. This course is designed to train practitioners to apply MTM-1 to develop improved methods, workplace layout, better tools and fixtures to facilitate assembly operations.

Candidates will be trained to a high level of proficiency in developing reliable and accurate time standards. The training also imparts expertise in the application of MTM-1 to improve process & operational management. MTM-1 provides a method of translating work activities into detailed motion sequences. This allows the engineer/analyst to describe specifically the method orientation of the ways the parts are assembled and how the tools should be used to complete the sub-process activity. This detailed analysis of methods often leads to better work methods for time reduction and quality processes. MTM-1 will also provide the time required for each corresponding method employed, thereby providing the necessary information to quantify the steps taken for process changes and to allow cost control to be engineered at every process operation.

 

Course Details

DAY 1
– MTM Basic Theory & Industrial Application
– MTM Motion Pattern
– Theory of REACH
– Theory of GRASP
– Theory of RELEASE
– BSI Rating Scale

DAY 2
– Theory of MOVE
– Theory of POSITION
– Motion Pattern Analysis
– Self-Practice & Measurement
– How to Judge Distance

DAY 3
– Theory of DISENGAGE
– Theory of TURN
– Theory of APPLY PRESSURE
– Motion Pattern Analysis
– Self-Practice & Measurement

DAY 4
– Theory of STATIC COMPONENT
– Theory of DYNAMIC COMPONENT
– Weight & Resistance
– Theory of REGRASP
– Motion Pattern Analysis
– Measuring The Process Time (PT) of Tools/Equipment

DAY 5
– Theory of EYE ACTION
– Theory of CRANK MOTION
– Theory of SYMMETRICAL MOTION
– Theory of COMBINED MOTION
– MTM Practical Analysis

DAY 6
– Theory of BODY ASSISTANCE
– Theory of BODY MOTION
– Theory of BODY & HAND MOTIONS
– In-Plant MTM Project
– Participant MTM Presentation for Improvement

DAY 7
– MTM-1 Theory Assessment Revision
– MTM-1 Theory Test
– MTM-1 Practical Assessment Review
– MTM-1 Practical Test

Information on Enrollment

All personnel who are directly involved in developing standards for both service and manufacturing areas. It is also suitable to process/manufacturing engineers and analysts who are entrusted with the responsibility for industrial engineering, processes and continuous improvement and product pricing and manpower control.