Blocking off mold cavities will quickly cause you to quickly lose the profit margin on your existing production. Just 1 out of 8 cavities will require the mold to operate 12 percent longer to meet the same production goals. Question: We run many multi-cavity molds and when there is a complication with a cavity, we just block it […]
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Learn and then Teach Others…
Just a quick comment today… I am often asked how to best ensure employees are learning the information provided in hands-on training. There are methods of testing which can be used effectively, but the best method is to have your employees teach the hands-on portion to others. If someone learns how the training relates to their job, […]
Just Start Documenting…
I was recently asked this question… Manager My technicians are now excited about doing some more advanced process documentation. When should we start? My Response Today. You don’t have to make a big production about it, just get started with an approach which fits your companies culture. Additional Thoughts I have seen three approaches work […]
Again, Don’t Discount Your Employees…
Often I am approached by employees who want to improve their skills, yet their employer does not want to invest in training. Remember, each employee wants to do a good job… if they did not want to do a good job, you would not have them on your staff. Always Nurture a Desire to Learn […]
Mold Trials Under Realistic Conditions…
I was recently involved in a consulting project with a common issue… Situation The company has purchased a new mold and trials were run. Unfortunately, the PP parts were failing performance tests and exhibiting cracking. The company was investigating the tool in hopes of determining what is different with the new tool. Problem Upon investigation, the tool […]