Français: Cycle - Cycle
Cycle or cyclic may refer to a bicycle or a motorcycle.
In an industrial or manufacturing context, "cycle" refers to a sequence of events or operations that repeat in a regular or recurring pattern. The term is often used to describe processes or systems that have a repeating pattern of activity, such as production cycles, work cycles, or delivery cycles. Here are a few examples of the use of "cycle" in this context:
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Production cycle: The sequence of steps involved in the production of a product, including design, raw materials procurement, manufacturing, testing, and delivery.
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Work cycle: The sequence of steps involved in performing a specific task or operation, such as a machine cycle or a manufacturing process cycle.
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Delivery cycle: The sequence of steps involved in the delivery of a product or service, including order processing, shipping, and receipt by the customer.
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Refrigeration cycle: The sequence of steps involved in the cooling and refrigeration of a substance, including the compression and expansion of refrigerants.
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Business cycle: The repeating pattern of economic expansion and contraction that is characterized by periods of growth and decline in the economy.
These are just a few examples of the use of "cycle" in an industrial context, and there are many other types of processes and systems that have repeating patterns of activity that are used in various industries and applications.