Ask yourself one question: what do you enjoy doing? Personally (this surely does not apply to everyone), I think finding a particular invigorating hobby is extremely important, and the best circumstance is the ability to make money doing that hobby. Many will disagree, but I believe work...
Debodine,
I agree with much of what the previous members said, especially with assembling a cross-functional team. It is paramount to form a team from all aspects of the company to assemble a proper action plan for "leaning" the company and increasing performance. I have worked with both...
The BMW Z4's crankcase is made out of Magnesium, the first in the industry I believe. It provides approximately 24% weight reduction according to BMW's tech briefs. It's actually pretty neat how they do the casting. They drive an airtight ladle containing Magnesium, which is then loaded into...
I found this. It gives you some detail to go from.
http://www.hosecoupling.com/bull-spec.pdf
Do you seed a perfect model or general connection dimensions? You can find the general ones on sites like McMaster-Carr and Grainger.
Kyle Chandler
www.chiefengineering.net
I'm sure someone else on here has a more in-depth background in pneumatics, but I'm sure its possible to lower the pressure based on actuator travel.
For instance, your actuator moves the piston while a position sensor tracks its movement. When the piston travels to a certain point, the sensor...
It may be possible to use a hardened steel with some type of coating, like Titanium Nitride. Although, I'm not sure how well or how long the coating will last, but it can be done for a decent price. Something to look into.
Kyle Chandler
www.chiefengineering.net
Also, like unclesyd said, strength of the joint, environmental conditions and dimensional quantities (like surface area contact) will all be very important.
Kyle Chandler
www.chiefengineering.net
I would seek out 3M. Try this link to their industrial adhesives:
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Manufacturing/Industry/Product-Catalog/Bonding-Solutions/Adhesives/
I have used DP125 in the past to bond 304SS to urethane. You should be able to source the appropriate waterproof...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_flow_sensor
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_measurement
The two previous links should give you a few ideas for measuring air flow accurately.
Are you trying to improve dryer mechanics/performance or are you trying to determine the drying time of a certain...
That's interesting. It would be nice to talk to a Mercedes engineer to really disclose the reasons for the problem. Anywho, I'm glad the car is running accordingly.
Kyle Chandler
www.chiefengineering.net
hahaha... :) Well, if it makes you feel any better, it's also used in every other race league. I just think NASCAR paid the most to put their name on the container.
Kyle Chandler
www.chiefengineering.net
Most oil level sensors simply measure level through multiple means (float to contact, potential, etc). I would imagine your oil level sensor works on the same principal, and it may very well be shot.
Mixing between synthetic oil or standard oil makes no difference. Technically, it will always...
Other than being unprofessional, especially being at an industry event, it's the responsibility of your SO to lay the law down. Besides, the woman is only doing a disservice to herself in the eyes of other company members. It would be wise to execute a quick removal from the party for both you...
Ztrain, I have something for you that will make that job just a bit better. Happy reading (also recommended for anyone else with a moron manager).
http://www.dilbert.com/strips/comic/2008-08-17/
Kyle
Kyle Chandler
www.chiefengineering.net
Although I agree that the list makes for a bit of propaganda machine, I still trust the chemist for information over the others, including the climate scientist. He/she most likely has a better understanding of the natural world, much like a physicist does as well. Put them into a room with...
Also, I'm sure many industries are different, but when the work demands it, you must find the most qualified person to do that work. Sometimes it's the engineer, sometimes it's the machinist, etc. But the point is, you the engineer should understand those peoples' jobs in at least a basic...
My personal view is if you're a mechanical engineer (I'm only speaking for my own discipline), you better be able to both troubleshoot your own equipment (meaning field service) and be very mechanically inclined (being actually able to fix the problem with your own hands).
Like swivel63 said...
You'll also need to know the initial temperature of both the tool and the quenching water. You should include the volume of the water and the mass (and surface area) of the tool.
Kyle Chandler
www.chiefengineering.net
