Applied Motion Study
A Collection Method to industrial Preparedness

AS AN INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITY 47 ing the direction. Through the micro-motion studies and the chronocyclegraph studies, then, the expert formulates the standard method. It is important to note the changes which the instal- lation of a standard method implies. This method consists of improved motions, and im- plies, first, changes in surroundings, equipment, and tools; and, second, changes in the type of worker assigned to do the work. During the motion study of the assembly, it was found that more efficient motions could be made if the machine assembled was placed on a special table, which could be turned on its side and transformed into a lower table, after the base group of the machine had been assembled. It was also found that speed was gained and fatigue eliminated, when the parts of the machine were arranged in an obvious sequence on a vertical packet.1 These devices were immediately sup- plied at little cost and with great result in sav- ing. Through these devices, and the other changes made by motion study, it became possible to accomplish nearly three and one-half times i For description of the original motion study packet see “ Bricklaying System,” Cbap. VIII.