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    Bending seamed SS pipe into tube bundles

    Is there a reference or some direction you can give regarding whether or not to use seam welded SS pipe versus seamless SS pipe in creating heat exchanger tube bundles? I assume that heat treating for stress relief must be an issue. Any others? www.engineerboards.com
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    Manufacturing Extension Partnership

    Zuccus, Any new so far? Ed www.engineerboards.com
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    Never accept first offer?

    I usually negotiate for more. I have been given more and also been told they could go no higher. I typically never let that be the sole deciding factor. I never felt bad for asking for more. I have heard some say that not asking for more could be thought of as a negative. I'm sure some feel that...
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    How does Lean work for you?

    ddbyrd, I've been out of the loop lately and am just now seeing your reply. Thanks for the info. BTW, what type of manufacturing are you in? How big is your facilty? Do you will you have to do any major shop layout changes to accomodate better Lean practices? Where do you get your LEan education...
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    Never accept first offer?

    I've almost always negotiated. Almost always they have come up at least a little. Two times they didn't budge, but I took the job anyway. On time it was very frustrating because the owner offered me the job at a certain salary (which was the exact number I taold him I was already making), but he...
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    Starting salary for a graduate EE?

    OK, Maybe I was a little hot-handed in my post. FOr that, I apologize if I offended anyone. Seriously. I have no problem with foreigners- any foreigners- coming to the US and working my trade or any trade for that matter if they get paid at the general going rate. Ideally, I probably shouldn't...
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    Starting salary for a graduate EE?

    Great, I guess this is a "screwthe US" thread now, huh? Can you give me one good reason why we, as enginers, shouldn't pull away from foreigners trying to take our jobs at half what we get? Its only natural to want to secure your living when foreigners are taking the bread off of your table...
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    How does Lean work for you?

    Anyone implementing Lean in their shop? How is it working? Is it a struggle? Has there been any payoff? Have the workers fought or struggled against the implementation? Where do you or did you get your Lean training or assistance with setting up the process? Any major (or minor) negatives or...
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    Isuzu Rodeo

    macgyver, Thank you for the reply. Any idea where I might find the PCB in my Rodeo? Near the fuse panel under the hood? Near the fuse panel near the driver's floorboard? Elsewhere? I'll try an internet search as well. Thanks again. Ed www.engineerboards.com
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    Keep Spreadsheets in the office

    I'm with iha and jmw. Ours are locked, but looks like only to cost the "thief" a couple of hours. That's vindication! Ed www.engineerboards.com
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    Keep Spreadsheets in the office

    jmw has a great point. The spreadsheets in our office do not really have any proprietary info. Its formulas and whatnot that are common engineering knowledge. I'm not sure why my company keeps them PW protected as its not anything that can hurt them. It may benefit others, but seems a little...
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    I need help with conveyor belts

    Years ago, I did a co-op term with Intralox. They are an awesome company and probably a leader in conveyor belts. Have you contacted them? Just a thought. Ed www.engineerboards.com
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    Keep Spreadsheets in the office

    In our office, the sheets are locked (password protected). They can be stoelen, but our letterheard are on them, etc... Formulae are locked and hidden, so they wouldn't be as useful. Ed www.engineerboards.com
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    We still have a LOT of oil.

    I kind of see the meaning sort of, by th context, but can you guys define "peak oil" for me? Thanks www.engineerboards.com
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    Any value in NSPE or ASME for new business

    Makes sense. Thanks for the explanation. Most of the guys I see involved in the LES (Louisiana Engineering Society, the LA chapter of NSPE) are young and presumably contributors to their day jobs. There may be one or two of the type you describe (although I don't really know anything about...
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