Hi Everyone, Try not to miss the 2012 NPE in Orlando. For information, visit the website at www.npe.org. -Andy
Monthly Archives
February 2012
Put the Tonnage on the Mold Base…
I was at a molder the other week who had this common issue… Engineer Our technicians always change the clamp tonnage and it seems to cause problems with venting, actions, and wear. Even the setup guys mess it up. My Response Once you have determined the tonnage that should be used on a tool, I […]
Don’t Forget the Fundamentals…
I received this comment the other day… Manager I understand my technicians have not had any formal process training, but what they really need is advanced training. My Thoughts It is common to believe that advanced training will automatically cause your employees to function at a higher level. Unfortunately, advanced training does little to change behavior if your employees […]
Coloring Water Line Connections…
One molder asked me this question the other day… Manager Our setup techs always seem to connect the water lines incorrectly. We have diagrams to show the setup, but they seem to mess it up anyways. My Response Companies who use individual water lines rather than a manifold should color-code everything using blue lines for […]