Basics
Getting To Know Medical Machining
The involvement of these two companies in medical machining is representative of many others that are finding success in this business. Here, Todd and Greg offer some words of wisdom by reviewing what their company has done and the direction they are heading.
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Online Training--A Lesson In Reality
As machines become more complex, training becomes an even greater issue. Regardless of what machine features attract a customer, if the operator does not learn how to take advantage of these features, the machine can quickly become a white elephant.
Read MoreQuality's Role In Achieving The Goal
Eliyahu M. Goldratt's books, "The Goal" and "The Race" provide a clear approach on how to improve a manufacturing process.
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Rotary Broaching 101
There continues to be new ways of driving fasteners into the materials they are intended to hold together.
Read MoreData: The Language Your Process Uses
These days, with six-sigma, zero ppm, loss function, lean and many other programs, it is easy to overlook the basics. We have many different processes, systems and computers. Where is the knowledge that is contained in our daily deluge of information? Whose desk is not drowning in sea of paper? And yet, when a problem occurs, we ask for data that describes the problem and are met with blank stares.
Read MoreHow To Play On The Team
Accepting responsibility for one’s actions is key to being a successful team player.
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4 Reasons Work Instructions are Useful
What is the definition of work instructions? Work instructions are created to guide workers in four key quality areas: training, reference, problem solving and continuous improvement. Use these four reasons to write useful work instructions.
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A Primer On Parts Washing—Here’s How To Get Your Parts Really Clean
Cleaning is loosely defined as the process of removing unwanted contaminants or dirt from a surface. It does not alter the surface physically or chemically. A properly cleaned surface is just the same as it was prior to cleaning, except it is missing the dirt.
Read MoreHow To Impress Young Recruits: Take Them To PMTS
Jerry Eighmy sees the world in a different light. Where others may see a potential problem, he sees an opportunity. While some in the precision machined products industry believe the labor pool for talented young adults is thin, Mr. Eighmy is working to increase the size of the pool.
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How To Automate Your Shop
A fully integrated shop management system will help attract new customers, deal with constant change and manufacture more cost effectively.
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