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  1. SteveMeisel

    Counting of differant values in one column

    I have been trying to create a first time reject report for the quality group using Microsoft Reporting Services that will give us a tally of each of our reject codes. I have been pretty successful with the other reports but this one has beaten me. In the report I started by creating a...
  2. SteveMeisel

    MSC Automation - Wilmington, NC

    I am looking for someone who used to work for MSC Automation that used to be in Wilmington, NC. They are out of business now. We need to some drawings on a machine that they built for us in the spring of 2000. Any help with a name or contact info would be greatly appreciated. steve.meisel at...
  3. SteveMeisel

    Small Component Storage Suggestions

    I was wondering what types of bins, boxes, trays, old coffee cups, etc, etc are your favorite for storing small circuit components at your desk/workstation. I want to order some new ones and would like some suggestions. I have seen a thread like this before somewhere and can't seem to find it...
  4. SteveMeisel

    Multiple file Printing?

    I was wondering is there a way to print multiple files? Occasionally I have to reprint electrical drawings from a CD for the maintenance guys. It is very tedious having to open each drawing, click "yes - I want to open it even if it is a read only", click "plot", select printer, etc, etc, etc...
  5. SteveMeisel

    Text Codes?

    Where can I find a list of the text codes? I've tried some google searches but only get limited results. EX: %%d = degree sign Thanks, Steve
  6. SteveMeisel

    PWM a DC Motor

    I am working on a project in which I need to PWM a small DC permenant magnet motor. Is there a way to calculate the optimum frequency to get a decent torque out of it. I need to be able to fine tune it's angular positon. I am having trouble with the torque at low rpm's. Motor's spec's are...
  7. SteveMeisel

    Circuit Design/Simulation Software Recomendations

    I am looking into some circuit design/simulation software. I am looking at Multisim and Spice. Are there others out there that are popular? Any recommendations? Thanks, Steve
  8. SteveMeisel

    Downtime Calculation?

    We have a palletized assy line with 13 Stations on it. Only 3 of the stations require operators. If one of the stations goes down they (production dept) count it as line downtime. In reality it is only 1 out of 13 stations that has stopped the others have not quit working. Most often it...
  9. SteveMeisel

    ABB Robots

    Our Die Cast Engineers are going to purchase some ABB Robots Model # IRB 4400 with S4Cplus Controllers. They will be used to extract the castings out of the die cast machines and possibly place them on a trim die. Anybody have any comments on these? We have one other big robot and it is a...
  10. SteveMeisel

    E-clip and Snap ring installation

    I am looking for a company who has an automatic means of installing E-clips and Snap rings. The shaft is approx 1/4" and the clip/ring will be on the end of the shaft. By automatic means I am talking about the operator loading the clips in a hopper or bowl feeder and not having to handle...
  11. SteveMeisel

    Nd-glass laser

    Fairly new to lasers and our plant has designated me the "Laser Safety Officer" after some schooling. Pretty cool title to someone who 3 months ago had never seen one before. Anyways, we have 3 lasers one a Nd:YAG that does some engraving and 2 that weld. I am concerned about the...

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