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Ergonomic evaluation of the angle of abduction in a computer numerically controlled electro discharge machine environment

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Dynamic situations are not fully controlled and affected by uncertain human factors. Anthropometric considerations are important in the design of systems. Present research work have considered the ‘angle of abduction’, whose effect on operator’s performance has been ergonomically evaluated in a CNC-EDM environment. In this work, the experimental data are analyzed through an ANOVA using SPSS statistical software. The result indicates that the angle of abduction significantly affects the operator’s performance in a CNC-EDM interaction environment. Further analysis revealed that a 45 degree abduction angle gives the optimal performance as far as a human–machine interaction environment is concerned.

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The authors would like to acknowledge the support provided by the national small industries corporation (NSIC), a government of India undertaking, Aligarh, India.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, UP, India

    Imtiaz A. Khan & Mohd. Asghar

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Relevance for ergonomics practice: The finding of this work can be directly applied to the practical field which will improve the design of a CNC-EDM system. The study will help to reduce the musculoskeletal and other related injuries in human beings.

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Khan, I.A., Asghar, M. Ergonomic evaluation of the angle of abduction in a computer numerically controlled electro discharge machine environment. Cogn Tech Work 12, 263–269 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10111-010-0137-4

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