SPC Simplified

SPC Simplified

Author: Robert T Amsden

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-01-30

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 1351415247

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Written in clear language, this hands-on manual simplifies the essentials for monitoring, analyzing, and improving quality. While the authors employ statistical tools, these are rooted in practical examples, which require only basic math skills. The book explains how to set up and use variable and attribute control charts, as well as analyze freque


Cost Management in Plastics Processing

Cost Management in Plastics Processing

Author: Robin Kent

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2017-09-29

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 0081022727

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Cost Management in Plastics Processing: Strategies, Targets, Techniques, and Tools, Fourth Edition, makes readers think about current practices and how to go forward with effective cost management. This is a practical workbook that provides a structured approach to reducing costs in plastics processing for all the major plastics shaping processes (moulding, extrusion, forming) as well as elsewhere in the company (e.g., in factory services and non-manufacturing areas). Competition in all manufacturing sectors is increasing, and there is continuous pressure to drive costs down and to increase cost management. Good cost management improves profits and margins, improves management control and opens the door to becoming a world-class company. The approach throughout this book looks rigorously at where costs are incurred and proposes projects and targets for cost reduction. This book is designed to provide a well-structured map broken down into simple tasks and achievable goals. This book offers a structured approach to the techniques of cost management, from how costs are calculated by accountants, to the effective use of machines and labor, to the minimization of waste. It begins by looking at traditional methods of accounting and costing and whether these are helpful or accurate for project management. Practical examples of cost management in plastics processing are included, together with many useful flow charts and diagrams to illustrate the points under discussion. - Enables plastics processors to institute an effective cost management system, going beyond simply trying to cut costs - Provides a holistic perspective on cost management, shining a light on areas on costs which may not have previously been considered or accounted for, and proposing projects and targets for cost reduction - Serves as a route map to help companies move toward improved margins and greater profitability


Quality Money Management

Quality Money Management

Author: Andrew Kumiega

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2011-08-29

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0080559913

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The financial markets industry is at the same crossroads as the automotive industry in the late 1970s. Margins are collapsing and customization is rapidly increasing. The automotive industry turned to quality and its no coincidence that in the money management industry many of the spectacular failures have been due largely to problems in quality control. The financial industry in on the verge of a quality revolution. New and old firms alike are creating new investment vehicles and new strategies that are radically changing the nature of the industry. To compete, mutual funds, hedge fund industries, banks and proprietary trading firms are being forced to quicklyy research, test and implement trade selection and execution systems. And, just as in the early stages of factory automation, quality suffers and leads to defects. Many financial firms fall short of quality, lacking processes and methodologies for proper development and evaluation of trading and investment systems. Authors Kumiega and Van Vliet present a new step-by-step methodology for such development. Their methodology (called K - Presents a robust process engineering framework for developing and evaluating trading and investment systems - Best practices along the step-by-step process will mitigate project risk, model risk, and ensure data quality - Includes a quality model for backtesting and managing market risk of working systems


Energy Management in Plastics Processing

Energy Management in Plastics Processing

Author: Robin Kent

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2018-07-06

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 0081025084

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Energy Management in Plastics Processing: Strategies, Targets, Techniques, and Tools, Third Edition, addresses energy benchmarking and site surveys, how to understand energy supplies and bills, and how to measure and manage energy usage and carbon footprinting. The book's approach highlights the need to reduce the kWh/kg of materials processed and the resulting permanent reductions in consumption and costs. Every topic is covered in a 2-page spread, providing the reader with clear actions and key tips for success. This revised third edition covers new developments in energy management, power supply considerations, automation, assembly operations, water footprinting, and transport considerations, and more. Users will find a practical workbook that not only shows how to reduce energy consumption in all the major plastics shaping processes (moulding, extrusion, forming), but also provides tactics that will benefit other locations in plants (e.g. in factory services and nonmanufacturing areas). - Enables plastics processors in their desire to institute an effective energy management system, both in processing and elsewhere in the plant - Provides a holistic perspective, shining a light on areas where energy management methods may have not been previously considered - Acts as a roadmap to help companies move towards improved sustainability and cost savings


TPM Simplified

TPM Simplified

Author: Ade Asefeso MCIPS MBA

Publisher: AA Global Sourcing Ltd

Published: 2014-07-21

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13: 1500596809

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It’s time once again to make much of a simple concept; that two groups with different names, languages and cultures might put aside their old habits, pettiness and grudges, recognize the overwhelming alignment of their most critical self-interests, and join their complementary strengths to achieve unprecedented peace, harmony and productivity. That’s the concept behind total productive maintenance (TPM), where maintenance and production personnel cooperate to define, standardize, allocate and perform the tasks needed to maximize overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), which keeps equipment producing quality product at maximum efficiency and minimum lifecycle cost.


The Complete Technology Book on Plastic Extrusion, Moulding And Mould Designs

The Complete Technology Book on Plastic Extrusion, Moulding And Mould Designs

Author: NIIR Board of Consultants and Engineers

Publisher: ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.

Published: 2006-10-01

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 8178330083

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Plastics extrusion is a high volume manufacturing process in which raw plastic material is melted and formed into a continuous profile. Extrusion produces items such as pipe/tubing, weather stripping, fence, deck railing, window frames, adhesive tape and wire insulation. There are fundamentally two different methods of extruding film, namely, below extrusion and slit die extrusion. The design and operation of the extruder up to the die is the same for both methods. The moulding process is one of the most important plastic processing operations. It is an important commercial process whereby a resinous polymeric compound is converted into useful finished articles. The origin of this process is dates back about a century to the invention of a plunger type machine. The mould has its own importance, which give the required shapes of the products. The vast growth of injection moulding is reflected dramatically in many types and sizes of equipment available today. Plastic moulding especially thermoplastic items may be produced by compression moulding methods, but since they are soft at the temperature involved, it is necessary to cool down the mould before they may be ejected. Injection moulding differs from compression moulding is that the plastic material is rendered fluid in a separate chamber or barrel, outside the mould is then forced into the mould cavity by external pressure. Plastic technology is one of the most vigorous manufacturing branches, characterised by new raw materials, changing requirements, and continuous development in processing methods. The injection moulding machines manufacturers plays an important part in the creation of injection moulding technology, process control, to essential mechanical engineering. Even though design is a specialized phase in engineering field, in tool and mould engineering it is totally divided into two wings as product design and tool and die design. This book basically deals with transport phenomena in polymer films, reinforcements for thermosets, miscellaneous thermoset processes, injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, basic principles of injection moulding, correct injection speed is necessary for filling the mould, plastic melt should not suffer degradation, the mould must be controlled for better quality product, logical consideration of moulding profile and material is important than standard setting guide lines, economical setting of the machine, proper maintenance of machine;, safety operations., preliminary checking for moulding, material, component, mould, machine, injection moulding technique, the various type of injection moulding machines, specifications, platen mounting of moulds, locating spigots, mould clamping, etc. The book covers manufacturing processes of extruded and moulded products with the various mould designs. This is very useful book for new entrepreneurs, technocrats, researchers, libraries etc. TAGS Plastics Extrusion, Plastic Extrusion Machines, Plastic Extrusion Process, Extrusion Moulding Process, Plastic Extrusion Plants, Industrial Plastic Extrusion, Plastic Extrusion Line, Plastic Moulding, Plastic Moulding Business, Products For Plastic Injection Moulding, Plastic Moulding Process, Injection Molding Process, Plastic Injection Molding Machines, Plastic Mould Design, Plastics Injection Mould Design, Injection Moulding Design Guide, Product Design for Plastic Moulding, Design for Injection Moulding, Preparation of Plasma Films, Transport Phenomena in Polymer Films, Acrylic Fabrication, Reinforcements for Thermosets, Miscellaneous Thermoplastic Process, Compression and Transfer Molding, Disciplined Process Stategy for Injection Moulding, Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Extrusion, Newly Developed Injection Moulding Technology, Injection Moulding, Plastic Injection Moulding Environment in India, Tiebarless and 2-Platen Injection Moulding Machines, Thin Walled Injection Moulding, Mold Cooling Best Bet for High Profits, Gas Injectionmoulding Technology, Mould Materials and Processing Methods, Laminate Composition, Reinforcements for Filament Winding, Fiberglass Technology, Making Glass Fibers, Glass Composition, Glass Fabric Construction and Weaves, Plastisol Molding, Injection Molding Machines, Injection Unit, Mold Clamping Unit, Functions of Mold Components, Injection Moulding Technique, Economical Production of Parts, Thermosetting Materials and Elastomers, Tiebarless Machine, Two-Shot Moulding Process, Assisted Injection Moulding Process, Hand Injection Moulds, Single Cavity Two Plate Moulds, Multi Cavity Moulds, Three Plate Moulds, Multi Colour Moulds, Making of Glass Fiber, Glass Fiber Manufacture, Glass Fiber Manufacturing Process, Glass Fiber Manufacturing, Making Glass Fibers, Method for Making Fiber Glass, Npcs, Niir, Process Technology Books, Business Consultancy, Business Consultant, Project Identification and Selection, Preparation of Project Profiles, Startup, Business Guidance, Business Guidance to Clients, Startup Project, Startup Ideas, Project for Startups, Startup Project Plan, Business Start-Up, Business Plan for Startup Business, Great Opportunity for Startup, Small Start-Up Business Project, Best Small and Cottage Scale Industries, Startup India, Stand Up India, Small Scale Industries, New Small Scale Ideas for Plastic Extrusion, Plastic Moulding Business Ideas You Can Start on Your Own, Small Scale Plastic Extrusion, Guide to Starting and Operating Small Business, Business Ideas for Plastic Moulding, How to Start Plastic Extrusion Business, Start Your Own Glass Fiber Manufacturing Business, Plastic Extrusion Business Plan, Business Plan for Glass Fiber Manufacturing, Small Scale Industries in India, Plastic Moulding Based Small Business Ideas in India, Small Scale Industry You Can Start on Your Own, Business Plan for Small Scale Industries, Set Up Glass Fiber Manufacturing, Profitable Small Scale Manufacturing, How to Start Small Business in India, Free Manufacturing Business Plans, Small and Medium Scale Manufacturing, Profitable Small Business Industries Ideas, Business Ideas for Startup


Managing Computer Numerical Control Operations

Managing Computer Numerical Control Operations

Author: Mike Lynch

Publisher: Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 0872634663

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Provides the ideas, guidelines and techniques you need to capture the full potential of your CNC equipment. Nearly every aspect of CNC operations is addressed and the book is organized so you can use it as a step-by-step guide to efficient CNC utilization or as a shop floor reference for continuous improvement. Hundreds of specific utilization-boosting techniques are detailed.


Case Studies in Project, Program, and Organizational Project Management

Case Studies in Project, Program, and Organizational Project Management

Author: Dragan Z. Milosevic

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-08-17

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 1118174291

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The ever expanding market need for information on how to apply project management principles and the PMBOK® contents to day-to-day business situations has been met by our case studies book by Harold Kerzner. That book was a spin-off from and ancillary to his best selling text but has gained a life of its own beyond adopters of that textbook. All indications are that the market is hungry for more cases while our own need to expand the content we control, both in-print and online woudl benefit from such an expansion of project management "case content". The authors propose to produce a book of cases that compliment Kerzner's book. A book that offers cases beyond the general project management areas and into PMI®'s growth areas of program management and organizational project management. The book will be structured to follow the PMBOK in coverage so that it can not only be used to supplement project management courses, but also for self sudy and training courses for the PMP® Exam. (PMI, PMBOK, PMP, and Project Management Professional are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)