Manufacturing

Recent Answers

2012-01-21 Machine Tools - Plastic part scanned to metal/ CNC'd part:

Marc,  That is called reverse engineering. Its done all the time. You would need to find a shop that has a CMM (coordinate measuring machine) or a probe mounted in a CNC mill. After the part is scanned

2012-01-20 Plant Automation/Controls - Electric Motor Single Phase:

Hi Dean -- I'm not sure that I understand. I am assuming you have to replace a European motor on the machine -- but you only have the typical US line voltage available? Is there a isolation transformer

2012-01-03 Plant Operations/Maintenance - gear coupling:

Hi Hamid.    As I stated yesterday, you do not need to replace the other components unless they are worn out.  You only need to replace failed or worn components.  In general, replacing any components

2012-01-02 Plant Operations/Maintenance - gear coupling:

Hi Hamid.      Happy New Year to you as well!    I agree with you 100%.  Replacement of all components in this case is not necessary and a waste of money.      Just replace failed components or worn components

2011-12-27 Quality Control - TQM, Six - Pre course Questionnaire:

Thank you for your question.    The scope of Quality Management basically includes everything in the company system.  Every activity from beginning of a product or process is part of the quality scope