Manufacturing Process Cycle Times

This dataset provides detailed cycle time records for core manufacturing processes, including process steps, timing, operator and machine identifiers, product and batch information, and quality indicators. It enables granular analysis of production efficiency, bottlenecks, and rework, supporting process optimization and quality improvement initiatives.

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  • last updated 20 Aug 2025
  • by GoMask
The brief that made it

Identifying process bottlenecks and optimizing production efficiency

Sample rows

preview · 8 of 200 rows · all 14 columns
cycle_time_idstringprocess_namestringcycle_time_secondsfloatis_reworkbooleanprocess_stepstringmachine_idstringoperator_idstringstart_timedatetimeend_timedatetimeproduct_idstringbatch_idstringshiftstringdefect_codestringnotesstring
CT-00001-AAAssembly292falseInitial AssemblyM-102OP-0012024-06-03T08:22:162024-06-03T08:27:08P-Alpha-1001B-5001DayblankStandard assembly operation completed without issues.
CT-00002-ABWelding630falseMain WeldingM-210OP-0032024-06-03T09:35:122024-06-03T09:45:42P-Beta-1002B-5001DayblankWelding completed successfully, no defects detected.
CT-00003-ACPainting540falsePrimer CoatingM-320OP-0052024-06-03T10:12:102024-06-03T10:21:10P-Gamma-1003B-5002DayblankPrimer paint applied under controlled conditions.
CT-00004-ADInspection11falseAutomated Scanblankblank2024-06-03T11:03:012024-06-03T11:03:12P-Delta-1004blankDayblankAutomated inspection completed, no human intervention.
CT-00005-AEAssembly305falseFinal AssemblyM-103OP-0022024-06-03T12:35:002024-06-03T12:40:05P-Epsilon-1005B-5003DayblankFinal assembly step completed; all components verified.
CT-00006-AFWelding390falseSpot WeldM-211OP-0042024-06-03T13:15:122024-06-03T13:21:42P-Beta-1006B-5003DayblankSpot welding performed as per standard procedure.
CT-00007-AGPainting600falseColor ApplicationM-321OP-0062024-06-03T14:05:102024-06-03T14:15:10P-Gamma-1007B-5004DayblankColor paint applied, drying time observed.
CT-00008-AHInspection7falseQuick Scanblankblank2024-06-03T15:00:002024-06-03T15:00:07P-Delta-1008blankDayblankQuick automated scan revealed no anomalies.

What the 200 rows show

from the 200-row sample

Painting (process name) stands out: 18 of its 52 rows have is_rework = true, against 6 of 148 for the rest.

  • 12%is_rework = true
  • 580median cycle_time_seconds
  • 3shifts
Is rework rate by process_nameis_rework = true
0%50%100%35%Painting18 of 520%Assembly0 of 5112%Welding6 of 510%Inspecti…0 of 46

Painting (process name)'s mean cycle_time_seconds is 1,553, against 497.1 for Assembly, 1,123 for Welding and 8.8 for Inspection.

cycle_time_seconds200 rows, in bands of 1,000
0801601582269210204,0008,000cycle_time_seconds →

Median 580, from 0 to 7,200.

process_step200 rows · top 10 of 33 values
  1. Seam Weld15
  2. Automated Scan14
  3. Main Welding13
  4. Final Assembly12
  5. Spot Weld12
  6. Quick Scan12
  7. Tack Weld11
  8. Initial Assembly10
  9. Touch Up10
  10. Final Inspection10
14 columns by typefrom the column list below
  • string 10
  • float 1
  • datetime 2
  • boolean 1

Columns

14 columns in four groups
blueprint · 14 columns
columntypedescriptionexample
Text 10 columns
cycle_time_idstringUnique identifier for each cycle time recorduniqueCT-00001-AA
process_namestringName of the manufacturing process (e.g., Assembly, Welding, Painting)4 namesAssembly
process_stepstringSpecific step within the manufacturing process (e.g., Initial Assembly, Final Inspection)Initial Assembly
machine_idstringIdentifier for the machine or workstation used in this process stepoptionalM-102
operator_idstringIdentifier for the operator responsible for this process stepoptionalOP-001
product_idstringIdentifier for the product or part being manufacturedP-Alpha-1001
batch_idstringIdentifier for the batch or lot associated with this cycleoptionalB-5001
shiftstringProduction shift during which the process occurred (e.g., Day, Night, Swing)Day · Night · Swing · optionalDay
defect_codestringCode representing any defect identified during this step (blank if none)optionalCOL-107
notesstringAdditional comments or observations about the process cycleoptionalStandard assembly operati…
Numbers 1 column
cycle_time_secondsfloatTotal time taken for the process step, in seconds0 or more292
Dates and times 2 columns
start_timedatetimeTimestamp when the process step started2024-06-03T08:22:16
end_timedatetimeTimestamp when the process step ended2024-06-03T08:27:08
True or false 1 column
is_reworkbooleanIndicates if this process step was a rework (true) or part of standard production (false)false

Use it for

  • is rework12%24 of 200 rowsmean cycle time secon…1.6kPain…497.1Asse…1.1kWeld…8.8Insp…

    A manufacturing dashboard

    The is_rework rate, cycle_time_seconds by process_name and a breakdown of process_step. Excel, Power BI or Tableau.

  • Why do 24 of 200 rows have is_rework = true?

    A root-cause class exercise

    Hand out the rows and one question. The answer is in the data, not in the brief.

  • A software demo

    Believable cycle times with process_name, process_step and machine_id to fill a screen in front of a buyer.

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  • Record process ID and start/end time
  • Include step-level timing
  • Flag outlier cycle times
  • Exclude manual overrides
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API slug
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