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  1. macvicar

    Load Bearing Capacity of HSS Tube

    Here is a drawing of the unit. Thank-you Jeffhttp://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=5d4327fb-950f-4335-9eef-ee4da9c35643&file=Trans_Table_Risers_Layout.pdf
  2. macvicar

    Load Bearing Capacity of HSS Tube

    Thank-you FranzR! Since I'm not a structural engineer, would you be able to explain the calc method and result ? Thanks Jeff
  3. macvicar

    Load Bearing Capacity of HSS Tube

    I've got a situation where I need to raise a 4 legged stand about 5". I am thinking of using 2" wide pieces of 5"x5"x1/4" HSS tube. Each leg of the stand would bolt through the top horizontal surface of the tube, and the tube would be secured to the floor at the bottom with a concrete lag. The...
  4. macvicar

    Mass Vs Tag Relief

    We currently utilize mass relief on our assembly lines. Two 15 min breaks and a 20 min lunch. I've been asked to determine the cost if we went to a tag relief system so the line never stops. Has anyone went through this exercise that could offer some advice as to how best determine the addtional...
  5. macvicar

    New License File

    Thank-you to everyone to responded, I appreciate your help. The issue was simply the server name in the file was incorrect. Once this was changed and the server re-started, the app worked fine. Thanks again, Jeff
  6. macvicar

    New License File

    Hi, For some reason, the license file I had expired. I'm using Teancenter 2005 VisMockup on a Windows machine. I have received a new .dat file, but can't seem to get the server to recognize it. I currently don't have a maint. agreement with Siemens, so there isn't much help there. Has anyone...
  7. macvicar

    Hoist/Crane Checklist

    I have reviewed the manufacturer documentation, but it is pretty thin.
  8. macvicar

    Hoist/Crane Checklist

    Does anyone have a sample of a hoist/crane checklist that an operator would use prior to the beginning of each shift. We use a combination of electric and air hoists in our facility. Perhaps someone knows of a good resource on this topic ? Thank-you Jeff
  9. macvicar

    Establishing Targets for Scrap

    Our company is a service based organization in which we assemble automotive modules for our customer. The majority of the components we use are consigned by the customer, so our sales are based on our labour. During the assembly, components can become damaged and therefore scrap. Thanks
  10. macvicar

    Establishing Targets for Scrap

    Hello, Does anyone know of industry standards or formulas to develop targets with respect to scrap costs in an assembly shop environment ? Thank-you Jeff
  11. macvicar

    Line Balancing

    Is your goal to show a high linebalance percentage or to maximize the utilization & efficiency of the operators ?
  12. macvicar

    Torque on Cross head screws

    Depending on how accurate you need to be with the final torque, you may want to look at a dc tool. This will give you a repeatable torque. There are a number of manufacturers who have tools with & without transducers depending on how much you want to pay. Check out Apex - I think they have...
  13. macvicar

    MTM Standards in Highly Variable Assembly Production

    Have you looked at M.O.S.T. ? It's based on MTM but much quicker to apply. I think the software from Maynard may include canned data files that may give you a headstart on developing your standards. I've used this system for years and whether I was using software or a simple excel worksheet, I...
  14. macvicar

    Industrial barcode terminals

    We use several Micro-scan barcode readers in our plant. The MS-850 model rasters which helps when it comes to damaged barcodes. Our readers are connected either serially to a PC or to our network.
  15. macvicar

    Determining Cantilever Capacity

    Hopefully someone can help me out here. We want to have columns erected along one side of our assembly line with a cantilevered arm that extends across our conveyor. We are looking at columns 9' high with a 48" long cantilever to support lights, cable trays, tool rail etc. We estimate...
  16. macvicar

    DC Tools

    For a number of our processes, we need to ensure that we achieve a specified torque on the fasteners as well as ensure that the process is completed. WIth DC, we can achieve our torque consistently and be able to inter-lock the tool to our line PLC for error-proofing. As well, DC tools are...
  17. macvicar

    Solution for identifying missing components

    As stated above, eliminating or reducing the chances of this happening should be done we setting-up the line/cell. In one case, we set-up our line with a sensor on each fastener bin that was tied into our PLC. The PLC needed to see that the sensor was made (when the operator reached in to pick...
  18. macvicar

    DC Tools

    We are currently in the process of reviewing several different brands of hand-held DC tools for an upcoming project.I'm wondering if anyone would care to share their experience with tools they are using or have used in the past. We are looking at Atlas Copco, GSE, Acradyne, George Renault...
  19. macvicar

    Industrial Lighting Standards

    I'm working on installing an assembly operation in an existing building and I'm trying to determine how much workstation lighting would be sufficient. Does anyone have any standards/guidelines on how to determine what is the adequate amount of light? Thanks - Jeff
  20. macvicar

    Painting Sockets

    A couple of the sockets have a chrome finish but most have an industrial finish.

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