Lean Self-Assessment Spreadsheet
Lean Self-Assessment Spreadsheet
Button Lean Set-Up Case Study (Micron Manufacturing) Copyright 2012 The Lean Team’s Implementation at Micron Manufacturing. VIEW/DOWNLOAD
ON-THE-JOB INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR SCREW MACHINE OPERATORS AND SETUP MEN – ACME-GRIDLEY SECTION Copyright 1969 Machine-specific manual presents basic principles of mechanism with photos and schematic drawings. Acme-Gridley section outlines procedures for setting tools and attachments, changing cams, gears, collets, pushers, etc. (Revised 1993). Printed copies available for sale in PMPA Publications. Cover and Introduction…
Bar Straightness Calculation Wednesday January 31, 2007 Bar straightness tolerance varies by diameter, grade, and thermal treatment. The determination of compliance of a bar’s straightness to the applicable standard is an easily solved geometry problem. The formula for determining max allowable deviation of straightness for each tolerance class is given above each column on the…
Specifying and Measuring Cylindrical Knurls Copyright 1995 Specifying and Measuring Cylindrical Knurls Basically, knurling is broad tolerance cold forming or displacement of material. It is an inexpensive way to increase the diameter of a part without adding much cost (if any). It is not a close tolerance feature. Questions by NSMPA members have prompted…
NTC – Print Submission Form Monday July 15, 2013 Form for submitting a print for the National Technical Conference. (Complete and return to Carli Kistler-Miller at cmiller@pmpa.org or via FAX: 440-526-5803.) VIEW/DOWNLOAD
Released February 15, 2021 Miles Free and PMPA’s Marketing & Event Assistant Joe Jackson share some personal experiences as it relates to profitability and business success. They also explore some examples why you shouldn’t sacrifice your shops earning power on the altar of time justification.