One of the first steps in the Toyota Production System is to define what adds value for the customer. During the design we try to completely define what the customer wants. What problems are they…
Toyota Production System (TPS) - How it Influences Design
Non Destructive Testing (NDT) in Modern Manufacturing
Some of the more common techniques of Non Destructive Testing are Real-Time Radiography (X-ray), ultrasonic testing, eddy current technology, magnetic particle testing, and liquid dye penetrate testing.
Health Savings Accounts
Setpoint Systems, like most small companies, has experienced huge increases in health care insurance. We have had our share of health challenges in our small group. Several years ago we went to a new Health…
Deciding on the Direction for your Company
Change is hard. It is much easier to continue doing what has been done in the past, even if it is not getting the results it used to, and rarely have I seen an idea…
Machine Assembly - What Works Best
Most of the time the parts that come in first will be electrical and small parts for subassemblies; this allows you to assemble and wire without having the rest of the machine.