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| Outsourcing Manufacturing to China | 3/18/2009 | Michael 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 ...
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| motor burn out | 3/5/2009 | Aaron 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 ...
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| Bonding Gasket on Hot Galvanized Steel Parts. | 3/4/2009 | Adam 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 ...
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| Manufacturing | 2/12/2009 | Aaron 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 ...
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| Revolution counter | 2/7/2009 | Paul 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 ...
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| ballanced inventory | 1/21/2009 | Joe D. Buys |
Q: can a manufacturing company that manufactures various types of product, that also does repairs and ...
A: David, I'm not sure what you mean by a balanced inventory. You've not provided much detailed ...
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| Violation of NDA | 1/1/2009 | Aaron 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 ...
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| Quality Engineers with Six Sigma training | 12/22/2008 | Aaron 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 ...
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| Quality Engineers with Six Sigma training | 12/22/2008 | Aaron 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 ...
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| regarding fabrication of steel on glass cylinder | 12/11/2008 | Aaron 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 ...
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| confidentiality agreement | 12/5/2008 | Michael 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 ...
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| Role of Industrial Engineer | 11/25/2008 | Peter 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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| yamaha FG 375S guitar | 11/13/2008 | Aaron Overbeek |
Q: Where and when was the yamaha FG375S acoustic guitar manufactured? I have one that has a sticker in ...
A: Sorry I haven't gotten back to you. I had to do some research on this matter. I talked to my old ...
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| yamaha FG 375S guitar | 11/13/2008 | Aaron Overbeek |
Q: Where and when was the yamaha FG375S acoustic guitar manufactured? I have one that has a sticker in ...
A: All Yahmaha guitars are assembled at: Tianjin Yamaha Electric Musical Instruments No. 130 Dongting ...
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| upgrading from iso9100:2000 to as9100 | 11/5/2008 | Joe Martin |
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 ...
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| Small Plastic/Electronic Device Manufacturing | 10/30/2008 | Michael A. Zakkour |
Q: Good Afternoon, I was hoping to gain some insight about manufacturing costs for a small plastic ...
A: The best course of action you can take is to provide a sourcing company or manufacturer with ...
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| upgrading from iso9100:2000 to as9100 | 10/27/2008 | Joe Martin |
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 ...
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| cleaning food conveyor | 10/25/2008 | Paul J. Zepf |
Q: How to remove peanut dust ans chips from plastic and metal food transport conveyor system. No ...
A: The peanut is considered an allergen or contaminate and proper cleaning of Table top conveyor chains ...
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| Kappa | 9/24/2008 | Aaron Overbeek |
Q: Can you explain what Kappa is and give a real world example of when you used it?
A: Kappa Techniques are used when a measurement system is needed to classify items in a ...
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| Margin Modelling in Excel | 9/19/2008 | Peter A. Crosby |
Q: Mr. Crosby, I've been tasked with either modifying an existing spreadsheet or creating a new system ...
A: Bernie: There are many software and model templates that would facilitate margin modeling in a ...
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| Manufacturing process | 9/10/2008 | Aaron Overbeek |
Q: I would like to have a flat plate with a clasp pin attached to the back of it manufactured. It's on ...
A: The answer is yes. You just have to find a multi functional manufacturer. My friend Nick Kraft is ...
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| Capacity Planning | 9/4/2008 | Peter A. Crosby |
Q: Myself Chaitanya fresher appointed as a capacity planner in electronic device mfg. unit. Can you ...
A: Chaitanya: Best source of capacity planning training and courses is the American Production and ...
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| to know about aql std | 9/3/2008 | Aaron Overbeek |
Q: I wanted know what is AQL STD and from when it is introduced in to the field of TEXTILES INDUTRY. ...
A: "Acceptable Quality Limit" (AQL) is the maximum percent defective (or the maximum number of defects ...
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| Capacity Planning | 9/1/2008 | Aaron Overbeek |
Q: Myself Chaitanya fresher appointed as a capacity planner in electronic device mfg. unit. Can you ...
A: The first thing in capacity planning is understanding your variations and identifying which Key ...
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| FIFO in paint manufacturer company | 8/28/2008 | Aaron Overbeek |
Q: How FIFO inventory management practice useful in paint,powder coating stores?
A: To understand FIFO flow, we have to know what makes continuous flow impossible and what determines ...
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| Product Naming | 8/4/2008 | Paul J. Zepf |
Q: Where does the name "Mark" come from in labeling product models (usually subsequent models)? Or what ...
A: The term Mark is an old English and Canadian designation for different series or makes of a given ...
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| quality blueprints | 7/30/2008 | Joe Martin |
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 ...
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| Metered air freshener 9-minute intervals | 7/1/2008 | Aaron Overbeek |
Q: This is an odd question, but I am very curious. In public toilets they often install metered air ...
A: The amount of air freshener that is sprayed by the dispenser is set for a standard room size ...
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| Key Characteristics | 7/1/2008 | Joe Martin |
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 ...
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| Traceability | 6/26/2008 | Joe Martin |
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 ...
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| questions | 6/23/2008 | Aaron Overbeek |
Q: which science branch can qualify me to design machines , design solutions for industries problems ? ...
A: I looked online for the information you requested. I was not able to find any coursework ...
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| questions | 6/23/2008 | Aaron Overbeek |
Q: which science branch can qualify me to design machines , design solutions for industries problems ? ...
A: Industrial Engineering is a generic engineering degree that focuses on all of the aspects of ...
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| questions | 6/22/2008 | R.Gopal |
Q: which science branch can qualify me to design machines , design solutions for industries problems ?
A: Re: which science branch can qualify me to design machines , design solutions for industries ...
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| questions | 6/22/2008 | Aaron Overbeek |
Q: I have many interests & ideas to develop but I need an organized science to develop my thoughts , I ...
A: Check into an Operations Engineer degree. It is a newer field that combines manufacturing ...
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| AS9102 | 6/16/2008 | Aaron Overbeek |
Q: Briefly: Whats is AS9102?
A: SAE AS9102 is a first article inspoection report. This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) establishes ...
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| OEE | 6/12/2008 | Joe D. Buys |
Q: How would I go about calculating OEE for a piece of equipment given that it can have multiple and ...
A: Emlyn, Sorry for the delay in answering your question. I was out of the country and just returned. ...
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| confidentiality agreement between designer overseas manufacture | 6/11/2008 | Michael A. Zakkour |
Q: I am starting a clothing line and having my garments made overseas. I know the importance of ...
A: You do not need a lawyer to draft it. There are plenty of ready made NDA's that you can find on the ...
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| confidentiality agreement between designer overseas manufacture | 6/10/2008 | Michael A. Zakkour |
Q: I am starting a clothing line and having my garments made overseas. I know the importance of ...
A: How your protect yourself in terms of intellectual property depends on where you are having your ...
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| MTBF | 6/7/2008 | Paul J. Zepf |
Q: If I collect downtime data for one shift (480 min) and I have three types of downtime Broken Belt 5 ...
A: Yes they are? The problem most companies will have is to ensure the downtime and frequencies are ...
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| Inquiry of website | 5/25/2008 | Aaron Overbeek |
Q: I would like to purchase fabric from china. This fabric is used for manufacturing furniture and sofa ...
A: I really don't know of any "good" fabric manufacturing plants in China. I am going to refer you to ...
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