Method Manual
Introduction
Introduction
Welcome, in front of you, you have a handbook and guide to the world of AVIX. It is written for ...
Getting started
There are different ways to work with AVIX. A simple approach could be to use the method tree and...
Continuous improvements
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 Film process to b...
AVIX Pilosophy
Reach the optimal manufacturing process The best work method (standard) is th...
AVIX Color System
Losses Red time;All long relocation of parts andall non-ergonomic movements. ...
Link between parts and VA/NVA
Value parts are parts that are bought or made in house and that adds customer value to the final ...
Prerequisites
Method Layout
All windows and tabs in AviX can be re-arranged to your own personal configuration by dragging th...
Filming
Below are some examples of important, but easy to forget, points to succeed in filming an easily ...
File Handling
The next step is to copy all movies to your hard drive. Remember that AVIX handles two different ...
Folder Structure
Even though it might not seem necessary initially, it’s a good idea to assign an external (portab...
Updating Path to Movie File
If the movie has been moved to another folder on the computer or network, the following message w...
Usage file and Backup File
This error message can occur if the AVIX file is already opened by another user. Usage FILE W...
Language Settings
There are two separate kinds of language settings in AviX. One control the application language a...
Basics
Method tree
A line usually contains multiple work stations A work station is a physical location wher...
Task - "What is being Done?"
A process task contains a number of naturally connected operations. Example Task Assemble ...
Creating the Factory Layout
The following is a step by step guide on how to create an analysis in AVIX. Watch video: Creat...
Creating Process Tasks
Watch video: Create task (and connect film to task) Once a workstation is created you ...
Task Grouping
Watch video: Group task If you want to simplify/reduce the number of process steps, you ...
Layout Factors (Δ Delta Operations)
Sometimes when working with a time/method analysis it is useful to sort out factors that are rela...
Adding Parts/Tools
Watch video: Create tools and parts Watch video: Add tools and parts to tasks Wat...
Stopwatch Analysis
Modifying Stopwatch Measurement
Sometimes there’s a need for changing the stopwatch time measurement, or to add a task and time m...
Stopwatch Sampling
In cases where a more detailed stopwatch analysis is needed, the extended AVIX stopwatch palette ...
Classifying Stopwatch Times
As previously described, a stopwatch time is generated every time a new task is created (given th...
AVIX standard time theory
Introduction
AVIX is an interactive improvement analysis system for all branches that include manual labor. Th...
Productivity & Standard Times
Productivity Productivity is what a person can achieve with material, capital and technology. Pr...
Color System
In order to find improvements in a smart manner, AVIX uses a color system ofclassification. The d...
Activities In AVIX
All executed work operations are classed into different activities in AVIX. This enables the resu...
Objects and Production aid
In the AviX analysis system all components are classed as value objects or fixation objects. The ...
Setting Standard Times to Work Operations
Standard Times A standard time is allotted to the object, based upon the distance that the objec...
Setting Standard Times to Movements
When an operator cannot carry out a specific task within arms’ length, the operator must move. A ...
AVIX Standard Time Analysis
Value Part / Fastener
The parts added/imported to AVIX, must be categorized in order to get the correct coloring during...
Operations - "How is it Done?"
A process task contains a number of naturally connected operations which are the lowest level in ...
Standard Time Analysis
Once tasks have been created and part/tools added, it’s possible to create operations and go on w...
Activities
The activities in AVIX are used to describe the operation and to help define the added color. ...
Activity Classes
The different activity classes in AVIX that are used to define standard times are based on comple...
Use of Force
When an operator needs to apply force, to affix, lift or pull something, the natural movement sto...
Bad Ergonomics
When an operator needs to use extreme body movements, especially when working repetitively, there...
Using the Stopwatch
The stopwatch is used when it’s not possible to analyze the work, this could be due to complex mo...
Special Cases
There are some extra tricky cases to analyze, following are some examples and how to analyze them...
Other standard time study methodologies
Work instructions & reports
Reports
Description in operation is used in the work instruction report and describes the operation in mo...
Generating Data Output / Reports
AVIX also comes with a variety of standard data reports that can be generated in order to summari...
Creating Work Instructions
In AVIX there is a variety of different standard work instruction templates that can be used to p...
How to add Pictures / Documents
Select level to add picture/document. Select additional tab. Choose to link or add docume...
Editing Added Pictures
In the additional tab, all pictures/documents can be handled.They can be deleted or re-arranged i...
Process library
Working without a video
Sequence without a video In some cases, it’s necessary to create a sequence without a video e.g....