The Two-Hand Process Chart The two-hand process chart, sometimes referred

to as an operator process chart is a motion study tool. This chart shows all
movements and delays made by the right and left hands. Usually, it is not
practical to make a detailed study through the two-hand process chart unless a
highly repetitive manual operation is involved. Figure 4-17 on page 143 shows a
typical two-hand process chart for a cable clamp assembly, with the times for
each therblig obtained from stopwatch timing. It is usually less confusing to chart
the activities of one hand completely, and then chart the other hand. Although
there is no fixed rule regarding what part of the work cycle to use as a starting
point, it is usually best to start plotting immediately after the release of the
finished part. Since it is sometimes not possible to time individual therbligs, work
elements might be comprised of several therbligs. For example, in Figure 4-17,
the first element of the left hand is "Get U-bolt" which is comprised of a "reach"
and a "grasp" therblig. It was not possible to time either of these therbligs
individually because they occur too fast.

In summary, the two-hand process chart is an effective tool to:

1. Balance the motions of both hands and reduce fatigue.

2. Reduce or eliminate nonproductive motions.
3. Shorten the duration of productive motions.
4. Train new operators in the ideal method.
5. Sell the proposed method.

Multiple Activity Chart

This chart is similar to a Gantt chart but is used to show the interactions and
interferences between the work of several working as a team and dependent on
each other. It examines short cycle repetitive work and determines the utilization
of operators and machines working in a group. It enables group work to be
designed that is effective and operates with high productivity. Figure 54.4 shows
a Multiple Activity Chart

Figure 54.4
In Figure 54.4 the cycle time for this repetitive task is 9 minutes.

Further diagramming techniques are used in other units in this website. Network
diagrams are used for line balancing in unit 58 and for project scheduling in units
73 and 74.