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About Aaron Overbeek
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Expertise
I am a Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Lean Champion. My expertise ranges from tacticle (local) implementation to strategic (global) implementation of Lean Six Sigma. Also knowledgable in Best Manufacturing Practices, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and EH&S. I am not a consultant and do not mind follow up questions.

Experience
Bachelors of Science in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Michigan. Lean Champion and Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and ISO audetation. Director of Operational Excellence and Strategic Sourcing for multi-billion dollar corporation.
   

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Pharmaceutical Industry7/1/2009Paul J. Zepf
  Q: Greetings, my question is: What would happen to the Pharmaceutical Industry, especially someone who ...
  A: All depends. If you like Chemistry go into Substance Development. If you like innovating, evolution, ...
Key Manufacturign Characteristic Documentation6/26/2009Joe Martin
  Q: We are working to improve our characteristic definitions. A definition that has come up is Key ...
  A: Over the past 20 years there has been much discussion, especially in the aerospace industry, about ...
Gun manufacturing.6/20/2009Paul J. Zepf
  Q: I am attempting to create new guns, but i have run into some problems. I need to know how to put the ...
  A: Gun making equipment is very specialized equipment, especially if rifling is involved. Gun drilling ...
Requirements to learn six sigma6/18/2009Aaron Overbeek
  Q: I am interested to learn and work in six sigma. I am not a engineer. I have a science background. ...
  A: The leader in Six Sigma certifications is ASQ. The downsides to an ASQ certification is that 1) ...
Requirements to learn six sigma6/18/2009Aaron Overbeek
  Q: I am interested to learn and work in six sigma. I am not a engineer. I have a science background. ...
  A: The only prerequisit for learning Lean and Six Sigma is to have the motivation and drive to actually ...
machinery problems6/2/2009Aaron Overbeek
  Q: I have a Toshiba ISC 225 Molding machine. During our last run we had a issue with the machine not ...
  A: Do you use magnetic mold clamps? If you do, you could have a faulty platen mounted limit switch. ...
machinery problems5/26/2009Aaron Overbeek
  Q: I have a Toshiba ISC 225 Molding machine. During our last run we had a issue with the machine not ...
  A: When the mold halves are fully closed you will activate a preset limit indicating the mold is shut ...
Production Planning5/14/2009Peter A. Crosby
  Q: I need to produce a chart/graph in which i can include the following; Standard Work Values, Takt ...
  A: Matt: Go to the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)website, and search their ...
question5/3/2009Joe Martin
  Q: I m electronics and communication engineer , interested in industrial engineer and career there is ...
  A: The curriculum looks quite comprehensive. However, I have been retired for several years now, so I ...
question5/3/2009Peter A. Crosby
  Q: I m electronics and communication engineer , interested in industrial engineer and career there is ...
  A: AOB: Suggest you find a local university, such as in cairo, that has an IE cirriculum, and enroll ...
Takt vs Cycle Time Graph4/29/2009Aaron Overbeek
  Q: I am trying to do a Takt vs Cycle Time graph for the first time, and have no idea of how to do this. ...
  A: this can be done in Excel relatively easy if you have your data laid out correctly. Lay out your ...
about home care product4/16/2009Paul J. Zepf
  Q: My mom has an idea about a new home care product how does she get it out in the market. what to do ...
  A: A patent is only as good as your ability to defend it, in terms of time and money. Also the product ...
boeing model 205 (navy xf5b-1)4/12/2009Joe Martin
  Q: Mr Martin, I'm researching the subject plane for an RC model project. This rather obscure Boeing ...
  A: Well, Robert, short of going to the BuAer records in the National Archives or maybe delving into ...
SMT Chip Shooter4/10/2009Aaron Overbeek
  Q: I have a Sanyo TCM-3500Z Chip shooter that constistantly has PEC recognition errors. I am hitting ...
  A: Yes, when there is a number (you have a 9) in the Error Process Data Box at the Component Library ...
SMT Chip Shooter4/10/2009Aaron Overbeek
  Q: I have a Sanyo TCM-3500Z Chip shooter that constistantly has PEC recognition errors. I am hitting ...
  A: When a PEC recognition error occurs during automatic operation and the Reset button is pressed, ...
Quality in product management4/6/2009Aaron Overbeek
  Q: What are the common elements we can identify among a) Baldridge criteria b) Deming, Juran and Crosby
  A: Shewhart and Deming relied on the use of Control Charts (Shewhart in the 1920's and Deming in the ...
Tolerance improvement4/2/2009Joe Martin
  Q: Hye Joe, I got problem here.... I want to improve a tolerance for the width weld bead on the join ...
  A: If I understand everything correctly, you are mainly interested in learning something by using real ...
Tolerance Design of Rolled Form and Welded Parts4/2/2009Joe Martin
  Q: I'm a product design engineering student who currently working on a thesis of designing tolerance of ...
  A: When you say "tolerance stack", I presume you mean the stack of 2 or more parts BEFORE they are ...
Tolerance Design of Rolled Form and Welded Parts4/2/2009Aaron Overbeek
  Q: I'm a product design engineering student who currently working on a thesis of designing tolerance of ...
  A: Stacking two components that are assembled together linearly, and the assembly length is 40 +/- 1 ...
Tolerance improvement4/1/2009Joe Martin
  Q: Hye Joe, I got problem here.... I want to improve a tolerance for the width weld bead on the join ...
  A: When properly used, “Minitab” is wonderful tool. But like many other tools, it can cause a lot of ...
glass factory location4/1/2009Paul J. Zepf
  Q: can u suggest factors that should be taken into account for selection of site for a glass factory
  A: The major factors are: Local availability of silica sand and other raw materials. Local availability ...
glass factory location4/1/2009Aaron Overbeek
  Q: can u suggest factors that should be taken into account for selection of site for a glass factory
  A: 1) Water. There is a large amount of cooling that takes place and the most efficient way is to pipe ...
Tolerance Design of Rolled Form and Welded Parts3/31/2009Aaron Overbeek
  Q: I'm a product design engineering student who currently working on a thesis of designing tolerance of ...
  A: A primary concern is to determine how wide the tolerances may be without affecting other factors or ...
Tolerance Design of Rolled Form and Welded Parts3/31/2009Joe Martin
  Q: I'm a product design engineering student who currently working on a thesis of designing tolerance of ...
  A: It’s impossible for me, having never seen your door sash, to give good answers to your questions. ...
plastics manufacturing3/31/2009R.Gopal
  Q: I am currently a student at the OU.I am doing some research on best suitable manufacturing ...
  A: MS stands for Mild Steel. Molds for high pressure injection molding must be sturdy, hardenable, ...
plastics manufacturing3/30/2009R.Gopal
  Q: I am currently a student at the OU.I am doing some research on best suitable manufacturing ...
  A: Plastc casings and boxes are molded out of ABS, SAN, PC, PS,HIP and a number of other new ...
Assembly vs Integration3/29/2009Peter A. Crosby
  Q: Could you please tell me the difference between Integration and Assembly? Why the in Automobile ...
  A: Ratan: Each industry has its own jargon, or terminology for the same physical process. Other ...
Production3/26/2009Aaron Overbeek
  Q: The various sources of product identification?
  A: I'm not quite sure what exactly you are looking for. Are you asking what inputs go into identifying ...
fabricating3/20/2009Aaron Overbeek
  Q: I am currently planning on reverse engineering some WWII Aircraft parts. Stamped sheet metal ...
  A: I like the z800 handheld scanner. Most scanning tools of this quality are hardwired to a CMM arm. ...
Outsourcing Manufacturing to China3/18/2009Michael A. Zakkour
  Q: I have filed a utility patent with the USPTO and now I am preparing to mass produce my invention. ...
  A: Before you even start worrying about the patents and IP infringement I hope you are not simply ...
motor burn out3/5/2009Aaron Overbeek
  Q: what are the factors causing the motor to get burn if it is connected to frequency inverter. The ...
  A: The windings of a motor are wrapped closely and kept separated only by a thin layer of insulating ...
Bonding Gasket on Hot Galvanized Steel Parts.3/4/2009Adam Paige
  Q: I need an adhesive for bonding gasket (EPDM material) on hot galvanized steel parts (made of 0.7mm ...
  A: this is a question for the adhesive supplier (or one that is apotential) if you need help from me ...
Manufacturing2/12/2009Aaron Overbeek
  Q: what can you tell me about manufacturing and stuff?
  A: Manufacturing is the use of machines, tools and labor to make things for use or sale. The term may ...
Revolution counter2/7/2009Paul J. Zepf
  Q: i have to set a rotational switch and count 59 revolutions - i want to use a screw-gun/cordless ...
  A: There is no easy way to do it. A reflector tape and sensor would help, but the only easy way is a ...
Violation of NDA1/1/2009Aaron Overbeek
  Q: My wife and I met with a $100 Million dollar manufacturing company in 2003 to discuss licensing a ...
  A: It sounds like the corpation you delt with is performing a NDA contract violation. But without ...
Quality Engineers with Six Sigma training12/22/2008Aaron Overbeek
  Q: Is there a market for Contract Quality Engineers with Six Sigma Green or Black Belt with Engineering ...
  A: Waiting and Extra Processing are two of the high level wastes in our IT environment. Multiple ...
Quality Engineers with Six Sigma training12/22/2008Aaron Overbeek
  Q: Is there a market for Contract Quality Engineers with Six Sigma Green or Black Belt with Engineering ...
  A: to answer yourAbsolutely. I've seen growing trends in businesses as these poor economic times ...
regarding fabrication of steel on glass cylinder12/11/2008Aaron Overbeek
  Q: i m paritosh singh,completing my B.Tech degree from computer science at vit university in india, i ...
  A: Are you talking about Spheroidizing the steel? Spheroidite forms when carbon steel is heated to ...
confidentiality agreement12/5/2008Michael A. Zakkour
  Q: My questions is from a previous conversation that was not finished. I am starting a clothing line ...
  A: This is a very good question. The truth is that there is no way to guarentee intellectual property ...
Role of Industrial Engineer11/25/2008Peter A. Crosby
  Q: What is the role of an Industrial Engineer as related to Productivity improvememt in an continuous ...
  A: Premesh: This question is too detailed, long, and involved, so I would have to charge you a ...

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