I'd really like to hear any advice concerning factory simulation or virtual factory type software. Any input concerning good or bad experiences is welcomed. Thanks in advance.
According to Adobe Acrobat, their new release (6.0) of Adobe Professional can convert DWG directly to PDF while maintaing the integrity of the layers. Actually, I've converted two files and they really look good as a PDF, however, when I click on the layers tab....I get nothing.
Has anyone...
Im trying to get everyone(including myself) in my organization on the "same page" with our lean transformation efforts. I've read Lean Thinking and I'm now trying to find literature that's more specific to the various lean mfg. concepts/techniques (eg. kanbans, standard work, pull...
I’ve been asked to develop work measurement procedures that will invariably be used to determine standard hrs. for BPCS.
The way I see it Std. Hrs will have three major implications (I’m sure there are others):
1. Efficiency report (Earned Hrs. vs. Actual Hrs.)
2. MRP/Planning/Scheduling
3...
I've improved the flow of several drill/tap type machining operations, however, my latest problem (ah.........opportunity) is in the finishing process. All these machined castings have to be vibratory polished. Basically, this a glorified tumbling process (steel media and burnishing compounds)...
