To continue on a previous post regarding machine maintenance, I will answer the second question… Tim What is the best method of measuring platen squareness? My Response The most common method is to use a set of inside micrometers to measure the distance between the platens. Before you do this, you should first remove the mold, clean […]
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Machine Leveling Procedures…
This morning, I received a three part question regarding machine maintenance. The first question will be addressed here… Tim I am now working at a plant where all the machines are all over ten years old and have not been well maintained. What is the best procedure for machine leveling? My Response The most common method is to place a […]
Blueprint Reading Skills…
I received a comment regarding a commonly overlooked skill the other day… HT Our company has it’s own system of part drawings so I do not believe general blueprint training applies to what we do. My Comments Good technical training teaches not only the specifics, but the fundamental information necessary for true understanding. In the situation above, having a good understanding of concepts […]
The Pitfalls of ‘Need-to-Know’ Training…
I heard this from a manager the other day… Manager Our method of training is to have a new employee shadow one of our technicians for a couple days before we let them process themselves. This method teaches the our employees what they need to know about processing, the rest they learn on-the-job. My Thoughts When you try […]
Self-Paced vs. Self-Taught…
I was just asked this question on the phone… JD If I leave the training up to my people, it will never get done. I have many books, magazines, and articles available to my employees, but they never use them. What is the difference between that and self-paced training? My Response Self-Taught: This expression implies that the employee actually […]