I have recently received different questions and many revolve around the same theme, profiling. Essentially, it does not cost anything to add profiling to virtually any machine parameter since it is all a mater of programming. As a result, manufacturers add it to everything. This does not mean it is always a preferred function. In general, you […]
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August 2012
Know Your Materials…
Situation When discussion materials, most technicians will discuss the material by the trade-name. Unfortunately, when asked what the materials are, they seldom know what the base material is. My Thoughts Always teach your employees the name of the actual materials they process. If they are processing PC, then discuss polycarbonate and it’s attributes, processing temperatures, drying temperatures, […]
Procedures During Power Outage…
I was reading about the power issues overseas and it reminded me of a conversation a few years ago… Manager We had a power outage last summer and everyone just walked around in circles, not knowing what to do. My Thoughts A power outage can be a very dangerous situation. There are many pieces of equipment which […]