A conventional lathe and a CNC lathe are under consideration for machining a given part. The relevant data are shown below:
|
|
Conventional Lathe
|
CNC Lathe
|
|
Preparation Cost (Rs)
|
30
|
150
|
|
Production time per part (min)
|
30
|
15
|
|
Machine and operator cost (Rs)
|
75
|
120
|
The machine preferred for producing 100 pieces is
(a) Conventional lathe (b) CNC lathe
(c) Any of the above (d) None