| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
|
| Manufacturing question | 7/27/2006 | John Getty |
Q: My husband and I have a really unique furniture design and would like to manufacture it. We know ...
A: Congratulations on inventing your new product! However, for your own sake, please be careful ...
|
| what is a limited edition? | 7/24/2006 | John Getty |
Q: I often come across products that are a limited edition or a limited supply and that these get sold ...
A: I am somewhat concerned that you do not feel that I answered your question. If you can let me know ...
|
| spc | 7/16/2006 | Joe Martin |
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 ...
|
| help | 7/12/2006 | Kenneth L Pratt |
Q: I am trying to make a pendulum swing beginning from the downward position and resulting in the ...
A: Maki, Thank you for your interesting question. I would need more information on this application to ...
|
| silver braclett | 7/7/2006 | Rolfe Foxwell |
Q: i would like to know if i can cut a link from a heavy silver braclett and solder with silver solder ...
A: ..first ..soldering silver is not easy...and the flame has to be the right temp and size...and ...
|
| regarding forming | 6/26/2006 | Adrian Flores |
Q: i came to hear a newer method that hydroforming is used in industries. can i get some details ...
A: Metal Hydroforming is not a new technique, is been around for at least 50 years. used in its ...
|
| Layout of silver jewelry manufacturing plant | 6/20/2006 | Peter A. Crosby |
Q: I wish to set up a plant for manufaturing silver jewelry with about 200 workers involving all ...
A: Our consulting group has extensive experience in manufacturing and distribution facility space ...
|
| starting a business | 6/6/2006 | John Getty |
Q: I have a general question in regards to finding baby clothing manufacturers (specifically onesies). ...
A: You don't say which area you are from or I could be more specific in my answer to you. However, ...
|
| problems about power-spray technics | 5/31/2006 | Adam Paige |
Q: I'm a engineer of a filter(fuel/lube-oil/air filter for engine of vehicle)company. the filter is ...
A: These are called "fish-eyes". Oil on the metal or contaminates from any scourse could cause this ...
|
| I would like to find out to... | 5/15/2006 | Doug Hill |
Q: I would like to find out to go about finding what the wind zone is for a mobile home if the ...
A: There should be a data plate stuck on the inside of a cabinet door, fusebox cover or closet wall ...
|
| supplies | 5/11/2006 | Peter A. Crosby |
Q: We're looking into Tshirt designs & are ready to order the blank shirts. Trying to find a supplier ...
A: Try the Thomas Guide. The Thomas Guide lists thousands, if not millions of suppliers, by category. ...
|
| generator | 4/30/2006 | John Getty |
Q: respected sir, can u tell me how the power ouput of generator can be varied by varying the ...
A: There are two types of generating units: peak load, and base load generators. Peaking units are ...
|
| Questions in regards to Tolerance | 4/15/2006 | John Getty |
Q: I have some questions in regards to geometric tolerance in producing manufacturing drawings. I ...
A: This is an age old question that has no definitive or easy answer. However I will try to give you an ...
|
| choosing a microscope. | 4/13/2006 | John Getty |
Q: I am manager of QC department of Behran Filter Co. I'm interesting to buy a portable digital ...
A: Check out the following supplier http://www.zarbeco.com/zdm1_digital_video_microscope.htm This is ...
|
| General manufacturing process | 4/6/2006 | Peter A. Crosby |
Q: First I want to thank you for donating your time and expertise to people like me. I'm interested in ...
A: Dorsey: Just so happens that a past CGR Management Consultants client was a company called Equity ...
|
| manufacturing financial losses | 4/5/2006 | Peter A. Crosby |
Q: I am writing to ask if you could explain how large manufacturing companies operate. For example; ...
A: The General Motors financial losses have to do with employee benefits. Over $1000/vehicle goes to ...
|
| AS9100 Quality Manual | 3/9/2006 | Joe Martin |
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 ...
|
| I need your help to finding buyer or investor for my innovation(can you help me?) | 2/9/2006 | Martin D. Pallante, Ph. D. |
Q: I've invented new models of scrolling display in action from view point of technical and operation ...
A: Based on the little information that you provided, suggest that you seek out several venture capital ...
|
| procedures | 1/11/2006 | Danny Last |
Q: please need the equipments and procedures in making tractors,ploughs,tillers harrowers and other ...
A: Mr Phillip I can tell you what equipment you need to make agricutural machinery and it is as ...
|
| performance | 12/19/2005 | Martin D. Pallante, Ph. D. |
Q: Our firm is a medium size firm Specialize in Mechanical technologies our products are Moulds & dies ...
A: Your question is very broad and would require a very lengthy interview and discussion period to even ...
|
| manufacturing industries | 12/18/2005 | Peter A. Crosby |
Q: what are manufacturing industries?
A: Manufacturing is defined as enterprises or companies that product or create products, like food, ...
|
| Capper and Spot application | 11/17/2005 | Kenneth L Pratt |
Q: 1. What problems normally are faced in handling automatic cap and Spout (inner cap) sorters, cap ...
A: This is a primary packaging application. Most of our experience is on the secondary end of the line ...
|
| Product expense and income tracking | 11/7/2005 | Martin D. Pallante, Ph. D. |
Q: Mr. Pallante, I am hoping that my question will fall under the financial category of the four main ...
A: Teresa: Your question expresses the bane of any company that manufactures expressly made to order ...
|
| Manufacturing | 10/11/2005 | Joe Martin |
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 ...
|
| Shop Rates | 9/18/2005 | Peter A. Crosby |
Q: Mr. Crosby: I would like to know, please, where I might find information regarding the hourly ...
A: Skinner: The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides labor wage rates for different job ...
|
| Manufacturing PCB | 8/5/2005 | Aviva Shalem |
Q: My name is Chao Liu. I am a university student studying Electronics Engineering. At present I am ...
A: You should start by analysing the processes involved in producing an electronic device (assuming you ...
|
| motor/lift | 8/1/2005 | Aviva Shalem |
Q: I am a disabled man who needs assist in the design of a simple lifting system. Not able to afford ...
A: Miller, I can't help you with your problem. You should look for help in one of the electronic groups ...
|
| motors/lifts | 8/1/2005 | Ron Keller, P.E. |
Q: I am a disabled man who needs assist in the design of a simple lifting system. Not able to afford ...
A: Adding a remote may be possible with garage door components, but unfortunately as a licensed ...
|
| New Purchasing Dept | 7/16/2005 | Peter A. Crosby |
Q: I work in the steel building industry for a small mom and pop company that is just starting up. I ...
A: Graham: I would go to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), which was previously the NAPM, ...
|
| Hard Disk Manufacturer | 7/2/2005 | Aviva Shalem |
Q: I would like to ask a question about Computer hard disk's the pc type im willing to construct a ...
A: I'm sorry but I do not do research. I suggest you contact a HD manufacturer like IBM or Western ...
|
| Purchasing | 6/1/2005 | Peter A. Crosby |
Q: I work for a manufacturing company that is really just getting started. I am trying to set up the ...
A: Graham: I suggest that you call our consultant who heads up our purchasing and sourcing practice, ...
|
| abbrevation help! | 5/21/2005 | Aviva Shalem |
Q: there is an abbrevation written on almost every type of electronic products that is "CE" what does ...
A: The CE marking is the European equivalent of the F.C.C. marking in the U.S. It says that the matked ...
|
| AQL standard | 5/11/2005 | Joe Martin |
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 ...
|
| web processing a pad with cover | 4/11/2005 | Adam Paige |
Q: Paige, Thank you for responding to our query so quickly and effectively. I have drawn rollers and ...
A: No fee, I'm not sure how much help I'll be. This is scratch new product development and that is my ...
|
| web processing a pad with cover | 4/9/2005 | Adam Paige |
Q: I am trying to devise a process that would produce a adhesive pad with cover. We want it to stick to ...
A: OK Sir, If I understand you are making a tiny "stick up" air re-freshener and need the substrate to ...
|
| Effect of EU enlargement on manufacturing industry | 4/4/2005 | Peter A. Crosby |
Q: What effects has the European Union enlargement had on the Fast Moving Consumer Goods(FMCG) ...
A: Please define further FMCG. This crosses many industries and the effects are different on apparel ...
|
| Manufacturing of programmable devices | 4/1/2005 | Kenneth L Pratt |
Q: I was wondering about the mass-production of programmable devices( i.e., anything that has a ...
A: PLCs are programmed on PC and then loaded with the completed program. In many factories today, the ...
|
| Manufacturing programmable devices | 4/1/2005 | Aviva Shalem |
Q: I was wondering about the mass-production of programmable devices( i.e., anything that has a ...
A: The software (executable, not source) and data are "burned" on a memory chip (rom, prom, eprom, ...
|
| PPAP books | 3/18/2005 | Joe Martin |
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 ...
|
| automation | 3/14/2005 | Aviva Shalem |
Q: i have a question that i would like to know! how has automation change the face of today's labor ...
A: I'm not familliar with Canadian economy. I can tell you that automation has changed the labor force ...
|
