Productivity
Machine cycle time = 20 seconds for all sizes
Load time = 2 seconds (dependent upon speed of operator)
Complete Elbows:
2.7 per minute
164 per hour
1,309 per 8 hour shift
327,000+ per year (1 shift/day; 5 days/week; 50 weeks/year)
Assuming labor cost of one operator = $25,000/year, one elbow = 7.6¢ labor to produce
Note: The CTM 678 is available with a FAST HEAD option, which has a cycle time of 16 seconds