Presents practical information and troubleshooting on laser cutting and laser cutting design tools from a quality manufacturing perspective. Equally applicable to small shops as it is to large fabricator companies, Laser Cutting Guide for Manufacturing is a roadmap for developing, implementing, operating, and maintaining a laser-cutting manufacturing enterprise.
An increasing number of successful manufacturing companies use the notion of modules and product platforms. But, what is a module and how can modular product platforms increase company efficiency? This book describes modular design, the driving forces behind it and how it can help companies shorten developmental lead times, manage a high degree of customization, and reinforce product identity.
Offers a comprehensive engineering exploration of all the aspects of precision machine design-both component and system design considerations for precision machines. It addresses both theoretical analysis and practical implementation providing many real world design case studies as well as numerous examples of existing component and their characteristics.
Illustrated with diagrams and property charts, this booklet introduces the non-scientist to the mainstream world of acrylic plastics manufacturing. It provides information on the acrylic plastic family's chemical composition, product applications, physical properties, and common trade names. It also includes a glossary of terms.
Addresses the unique needs of the plastic injection molding enterprise, helping you to avoid common perils and pitfalls. And, what about that elusive pricing question — how do you accurately price the parts you well? With precision and clarity, this new resource expounds on all the variables involved with today's molding industries, including many you may not have considered.
Illustrated with diagrams and property charts, this booklet introduces the non-scientist to the mainstream world of vinyl plastics manufacturing. It provides information on the vinyl plastic family's chemical composition, product applications, physical properties, and common trade names. It also includes a glossary of terms.
A training package that includes 3 videotapes, a textbook, a workbook, a booklet, and a colored pencil set. It introduces the basics of manufacturing cells, and offers a systematic approach for planning various kinds of cells. It provides details, finer points, illustrations and examples.