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cycle time

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cycle time

The time interval between the start of one cycle and the start of the next cycle.


cycle time [′sī·kəl ‚tīm]
(computer science)
The shortest time elapsed between one store (or fetch) and the next store (or fetch) in the same memory unit. Also known as memory cycle.
(petroleum engineering)
In a drilling operation, the time needed for the pump to move the drilling fluid in a bore hole.
(science and technology)
The time required to carry out a sequence of activities repeated in each performance of an operation.


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Productivity is said to be improved due to reduced machine cycle time and mold change time.
Sure-Track automatically detects and displays cycle time, number of cycles run, interruptions, downtime, idle time, and job efficiency per shift, day, week, or other measure--all without any user input.
The company says the baler has the fastest cycle time in its class and produces the heaviest standard-size bales measuring 60 inches by 48 inches by 30 inches.
 
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