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Here is a drawing of the unit. Thank-you Jeffhttp://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=5d4327fb-950f-4335-9eef-ee4da9c35643&file=Trans_Table_Risers_Layout.pdf

Thank-you FranzR! Since I'm not a structural engineer, would you be able to explain the calc method and result ? Thanks Jeff

I've got a situation where I need to raise a 4 legged stand about 5". I am thinking of using 2" wide pieces of 5"x5"x1/4" HSS tube. Each leg of the stand would bolt through the top horizontal surface of the tube, and the tube would be secured to the floor at the bottom with a concrete lag. The...

We currently utilize mass relief on our assembly lines. Two 15 min breaks and a 20 min lunch. I've been asked to determine the cost if we went to a tag relief system so the line never stops. Has anyone went through this exercise that could offer some advice as to how best determine the addtional...

Thank-you to everyone to responded, I appreciate your help. The issue was simply the server name in the file was incorrect. Once this was changed and the server re-started, the app worked fine. Thanks again, Jeff

Hi, For some reason, the license file I had expired. I'm using Teancenter 2005 VisMockup on a Windows machine. I have received a new .dat file, but can't seem to get the server to recognize it. I currently don't have a maint. agreement with Siemens, so there isn't much help there. Has anyone...

I have reviewed the manufacturer documentation, but it is pretty thin.

Does anyone have a sample of a hoist/crane checklist that an operator would use prior to the beginning of each shift. We use a combination of electric and air hoists in our facility. Perhaps someone knows of a good resource on this topic ? Thank-you Jeff

Our company is a service based organization in which we assemble automotive modules for our customer. The majority of the components we use are consigned by the customer, so our sales are based on our labour. During the assembly, components can become damaged and therefore scrap. Thanks

Hello, Does anyone know of industry standards or formulas to develop targets with respect to scrap costs in an assembly shop environment ? Thank-you Jeff

Is your goal to show a high linebalance percentage or to maximize the utilization & efficiency of the operators ?

Depending on how accurate you need to be with the final torque, you may want to look at a dc tool. This will give you a repeatable torque. There are a number of manufacturers who have tools with & without transducers depending on how much you want to pay. Check out Apex - I think they have...

Have you looked at M.O.S.T. ? It's based on MTM but much quicker to apply. I think the software from Maynard may include canned data files that may give you a headstart on developing your standards. I've used this system for years and whether I was using software or a simple excel worksheet, I...

We use several Micro-scan barcode readers in our plant. The MS-850 model rasters which helps when it comes to damaged barcodes. Our readers are connected either serially to a PC or to our network.

Hopefully someone can help me out here. We want to have columns erected along one side of our assembly line with a cantilevered arm that extends across our conveyor. We are looking at columns 9' high with a 48" long cantilever to support lights, cable trays, tool rail etc. We estimate...