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GD&T Tolerance Symbols | GD&T Surface Profile | Modifiers

May 3, 2024 / QUALITY ASSURANCE

In engineering and manufacturing, the Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) tolerance symbols or system defines and communicate the design intent about a part’s geometry and tolerances. On engineering drawings, GD&T uses symbols to express these specifications. What is GD&T? Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing is an International language that uses symbols and standards. GD&T symbols are […]

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OEE | Overall Equipment Effectiveness | Formula and Calculation

October 10, 2023 / Lean Manufacturing Tools

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a performance metric used in the manufacturing process to measure how effectively a machine or process is being utilized. OEE is calculated by multiplying three factors (Availability X Performance X Quality). AVAILABILITY The percentage of time that the equipment/machine or process is scheduled to run and is actually running. In

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Lean Production Manufacturing | Mass Vs Lean Production

October 3, 2023 / LEAN MANUFACTURING

Lean production manufacturing is a management philosophy and operational strategy that was developed in Japan following World War II. Lean Production Manufacturing is a standardized approach for the identification and elimination of waste (non-value-added process/activities) for achieving perfection. A systematic approach for maximization of value and elimination of waste. “A systematic/standardized approach that reduces the

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4M Change Management | Change Management Business Process

September 23, 2023 / QUALITY MANAGEMENT

WHAT IS 4M CHANGE MANAGEMENT? The 4M change management is a systematic approach to managing changes to: MAN MACHINE METHOD MATERIAL It helps to ensure that changes are correctly implemented and efficiently, with minimal disruption to operations. DEFINITION: 4M CHANGE A situation that affects quality in any way may lead to customer complaints or internal

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Aluminum Die Casting | Types of Die Casting

September 2, 2023 / Manufacturing Processes

Aluminum Die Casting is a manufacturing process of melting aluminum alloy and injecting it into a mold cavity under high pressure. The molten metal solidifies quickly, forming a solid cast component that conforms to the shape of the die mold or cavity. The Aluminum Die Cast process is commonly used to produce very complex and intricate

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Aluminum die casting process | Aluminum die casting alloys

September 1, 2023 / Manufacturing Processes

Aluminum Die Casting Process Aluminum die casting process is defined as the injection of molten metal into the die cavity and allows it to solidify to form a casting with the desired shape and size. When the injection of aluminum molten metal into a die cavity is done by applying high pressure using a piston-cylinder

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Types of Maintenance | Maintenance Types | Forms of Maintenance

August 9, 2023 / LEAN MANUFACTURING

In manufacturing industries, plant maintenance refers to the activities and processes undertaken to ensure the proper functioning, reliability, and longevity of equipment, facilities, and infrastructure. There are several Types of Maintenance processes that organizations may implement: TYPE OF MAINTENANCE | MAINTENANCE CATEGORY The several Type of Maintenance processes or Maintenance Categories used in the organizations

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TPM Process | Total Productive Maintenance System | Benefits

July 21, 2023 / Lean Manufacturing Tools

TPM PROCESS | TPM DEFINITION TPM Process aims to continuously improve the effectiveness of the production equipment or manufacturing processes through the people’s involvement within the organization. TPM Definition: “Company-focused, Self-directed, cross-function workgroup, working together to improve the overall effectiveness of the equipment and processes within their work area.” TOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE OBJECTIVE TPM Process

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Manufacturing Process Casting | Types of Casting

July 20, 2023 / Manufacturing Processes

The die casting process is one of the manufacturing processes that converts molten/liquid metal into the intended final shape with the necessary structure and properties for the intended uses. The basic concept of the die casting process is that solid metal is melted, then transferred into a set of dies and solidified in the die

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Total Productive Maintenance in Lean Manufacturing

July 17, 2023 / LEAN MANUFACTURING

Total Productive Maintenance in Lean Manufacturing is a culture that focuses on maximizing the Overall Equipment Effectiveness-OEE by involving all employees from top management to front-line workers with the aim of keeping all machines in full working conditions throughout life. There are eight principles in the Total Productive Maintenance System implementation program. TPM Principles |

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