Gage R & R
This past week I spent most of my time putting finishing touches on the program for …
Techniques
Standardization
In several of my previous posts I have touched on this subject indirectly. As I finish …
Calibration
As I work on my current automotive-related project I have reached the point where the system …
Thermocouples and Temperature Sensing
In many applications it is necessary to sense and control temperature accurately. Processing of many products …
Hall Effect Sensors vs. Proxes
While doing some of the minor website maintenance tasks that you sometimes have to do when …
Intrinsic Safety
When using control devices in hazardous areas such as explosive or flammable atmospheres special care must …
Process Types
In designing automated systems the first task that needs to be accomplished is to determine what …
Six Sigma and Lean – What have I learned?
This was the final week of my Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing courses through Purdue University. …
Safety and Safety Analysis
The picture above is a manually operated station where an operator places two metal parts into …