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About Joe Martin
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
I can answer questions about Quality Systems (AS9100, AS9103, Boeing D6-82479, etc.) Particular areas of expertise are Statistical Process Control (SPC), sampling inspection, design for Six Sigma, and Six Sigma tools in general.

Experience
Quality engineer in aerospace for 20+ years. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (#8920) since 1982.

Organizations
American Societ for Quality

Education/Credentials
MA Education

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Joe Martin 
In Category  Manufacturing

SubjectDate Asked

eddy current explanation9/21/2009
  Q: your profile is very impressive! I am working in an automation industry. Here we control the ...
  A: Chandra, your question appears to relate to the general principles of electromagnetic induction, ...
Key Manufacturign Characteristic Documentation6/26/2009
  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 ...
question5/3/2009
  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 ...
boeing model 205 (navy xf5b-1)4/12/2009
  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 ...
Tolerance improvement4/2/2009
  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 Parts4/2/2009
  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 improvement4/1/2009
  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 ...
Tolerance Design of Rolled Form and Welded Parts3/31/2009
  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. ...
upgrading from iso9100:2000 to as910011/5/2008
  Q: Martin, I am wondering if you know how you would approach upgrading from ISO9100:2000 to AS9100 ...
  A: Any time Laura-- Unfortunately, I've lost contact with the Northrop people I used to know who could ...
upgrading from iso9100:2000 to as910010/27/2008
  Q: Martin, I am wondering if you know how you would approach upgrading from ISO9100:2000 to AS9100 ...
  A: Sorry to take so long to respond—truth is it just slipped my meager mind. The first thing I’d ...
quality blueprints7/30/2008
  Q: i am applying for a quality position where i work and before i take the test required i've gotten ...
  A: Since it looks like your main objective is to pass a test, I'd suggest finding a book on drawing ...
Key Characteristics7/1/2008
  Q: I came across a post where you mentioned interest in key characteristics management. I am working ...
  A: John -- Just wanted to let you know--got the link but haven't had time to give it much ...
Traceability6/26/2008
  Q: When I perform a AS9102 FAI to an upper level assembly, I not only obtain the piece part routers and ...
  A: I guess it would depend on the situation, Ron. If I understand correctly that you're physically ...
AS 91035/14/2008
  Q: Is necessary submitt a Process control Documet prior FAI i mean , I need first a sample after i can ...
  A: Great question Abraham! I’ve never come across a situation involving simultaneous FAIR (AS9102) and ...
food safety3/24/2008
  Q: Do you know of any international certification bodies as SGS that observe and audit/certify food ...
  A: Sorry Mike, no experience in the food industry except to consume the product. It's always been my ...
AQL standard1/7/2008
  Q: hi i need to know final and inline inspection standerd for a AQL level start from 1.0 to 6.0 thanks ...
  A: I'm not sure I understand your question. If you mean what sampling standards are available, the ...
AS9100 8.2.49/24/2007
  Q: While preparing for an AS9100 registration audit a question came up concerning paragraph 8.2.4. ...
  A: Ah, nothing like being an AS9100 (or D6-82479, or whatever) lawyer! As they say in the NFL, let’s ...
Rail Transportation7/19/2007
  Q: I am an analyst with a business research firm and right now working on a report on Global Rail ...
  A: Ajay-- Interesting question! Unfortunately, I have no direct knowledge of the rail industry. If (I ...
Boeing aircraft models5/5/2007
  Q: What is the significance of the numeral 7 in most of their aircraft? eg., 727 737 747, etc.
  A: Great question, Tom. Sorry about the delay, but I haven’t had access to my reference sources for a ...
AS9100 & Flight Test3/21/2007
  Q: I wish understand the Key Characteristics concept in AS9103 on Flight Testing focus. The AS9103 ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in trying to answer your question. The parameters which are explored in flight ...
spc7/16/2006
  Q: i am running a spc c chart in soldering line in a electronical factory the average number of defect ...
  A: The sample size for a "c" chart is always 1--in your case, each board that you inspect. The possible ...
AS9100 Quality Manual3/9/2006
  Q: I hope you can help - this might be more of an AS9100 audit question...We have a relationship table ...
  A: Meredith— Unfortunately, you're probably pretty well on target when you suggest that much depends ...
Manufacturing10/11/2005
  Q: Why would a vendor with lower quality standards be selected in lieu of one with higher standards? ...
  A: Kevin -- Question 1: Sadly, the cheaper initial price is often the determining factor. What isn't ...
AQL standard5/11/2005
  Q: do u know how we use the AQL standard to make a sampling plane? would you give me an comprehensive ...
  A: By "AQL standard", I presume you mean MIL-STD-105 or the commercial equivalent, ANSI/ASQ Z1.4. These ...
PPAP books3/18/2005
  Q: my question is related with "Production Part Approval Procees (PPAP)" from QS9000, we are changing a ...
  A: Unfortunately, I have no direct experience with QS9000 and detailed requirements such as those ...
automation3/14/2005
  Q: I have a question that i'm quite interested in and wondering if you can answer me. Can you explain ...
  A: Sorry, but your question is one of those "what's the meaning of life?" types. I have virtually no ...
Out sourcing vendor selection via QA2/25/2005
  Q: Martin: I am a 1 man company that is current performing a patent search in order to file a systems ...
  A: Bob -- Sorry for the delay, but my real job has been in the way lately! I'm not sure I can help, ...
Out sourcing vendor selection via QA2/24/2005
  Q: Martin: I am a 1 man company that is current performing a patent search in order to file a systems ...
  A: Bob, This sounds interesting, but I have no experience with patents and I'm not sure I completely ...
Equipment Reliability Metrics6/10/2004
  Q: Joe, As an allexperts.com expert myself, I appreciate you volunteering your time. I am a member ...
  A: First, although I do have a lot of SPC-related experience I'm not a reliability engineer, so this is ...
SIx-Sigma and Innovation5/12/2004
  Q: I am trying to establish if six-sigma leads to increased innovation within an organisation, not only ...
  A: There are a couple of issues here, Rob. First, how is "innovation" defined? I've never seen any sort ...
Quality systems4/26/2004
  Q: What is quality assurance,quality control & what's the difference between these two?
  A: Depends on who you ask! For current thinking, I suggest you simply put "define quality assurance ...
FMEA's5/6/2003
  Q: Can you tell me the difference between a Product FMEA and a Process FMEA?
  A: Good question, Steve, and one that those black-belted Six Sigma ninjas often seem a bit hazy about! ...
Process Mapping4/15/2003
  Q: In regard to Continuous Improvement, one of our customers (Airbus) requires Process Mapping at the ...
  A: Sorry Steve, but this one is way to nebulous. Not knowing anything about the exact requirements (if ...
Key Characteristics11/11/2002
  Q: I am looking for a simple, user friendly SPC software package that will help meet aerospace ...
  A: Robert -- There are tons out there and I'm by no means familiar with them all. I would NOT ...
AS-91037/1/2002
  Q: Is AS-9103 incorporated into Boeing's D6-82479 specification?
  A: Other way around, Steve. AS-9103 is a nearly verbatim extract of one section of D6-82479, which may ...
BOM3/9/2002
  Q: Joe, I have been trying to find things on the internet to clear up the follow: To distinguish ...
  A: Barry -- I don't know that there's a hard and fast definition of either term. In my experience, the ...

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