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The ESDU Engineer - Issue 13
From: IHS ESDUDescription: ESDU 04007 presents a semi-empirical estimation method for normal force and pitching moment of forebody-cylinder combinations whose cross-sections are either a square or an equilateral triangle, ...
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The ESDU Engineer - Issue 10
From: IHS ESDUDescription: Data Item No. 97024, "Derivation of endurance curves from fatigue test data, including run-outs", and the two Fortran programs that accompany it. The Data Item and programs provide a method for the ...
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The ESDU Engineer - Issue 11
From: IHS ESDUDescription: FP is a CFD (computational fluid dynamics) method coded in Fortran for calculating the flow field and aerodynamic forces of a wing or wing-body combination in a subsonic stream, including the effects ...
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Tank Spacer Redesign
Description: A customer came to Field with a request for quote on a plastic spacer. Due to potential liability issues, the stability level in this two-piece tank system needed to be increased, without increasing ...
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Case Study: Wilson Industries
From: Novation IndustriesDescription: Wilton Industries, a contract manufacturer for national leading consumer products companies, approached NOVATION to assist with design and development of a highly engineered All-in-OneTM screwdriver. ...
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Fastener Redesign During New Product Introduction
Description: Hand tool redesign resulted in *20 Times Longer Tool Life! *Increased Quality *Increased Performance Consistency *Eased Assembly *Increased Joint Performance *Improved Operator Ergonomics *Reduced ...
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Elimination of Scrap in High-Speed Rotary
Description: Reduced Scrap and Increased Product Performance Yields Cost Savings of over $22,000 Challenge During a line review of a customer's facility, the Field team noticed a significant amount of product ...
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Laser Level Product Redesign
Description: Field Redesigns Tool, Yields $47,000 in Savings ...
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Safety Siren Fastener Redesign
Description: Replacement of an Expensive and Unnecessary Patch Leads to a 63% Reduction in Fastener Costs and a $10,000 Saving ...
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3 Reasons Why Operations Does Not Support Maintenance and Reliability
From: GPAlliedDescription: One of the most common things maintenance folks say is that operations does not support maintenance and reliability. ...
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Pyroid Pyrolytic Graphite Stripper Foil for High Energy Applications (Film Analysis)
Description: Comparison of Pyroid pyrolytic graphite stripper fols for radionuclide production against other carbon based thin films ...
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Reliability Centered Lubrication - Self Assessment Maturity Matrix
From: GPAlliedDescription: 5 Ways to Assess where your plant stands in your Reliabilty Centered Lubrication Program ...
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Evaluate Your Lubrication Program, Part 4 of 6
From: GPAlliedDescription: Component modifications can be the defining mechanisms for an excellent lubrication program. ...
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Financial Planning for Asset Management- Training
From: GPAlliedDescription: In this article published by Uptime Magazine subject matter experts Darrin Wikoff share some key points with the readers on cutting costs, assets strategies, and financial planning. ...
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The Plant Excellence Playbook
From: GPAlliedDescription: In this article published by Uptime Magazine subject matter experts Darrin Wikoff and Tim Goshert share some pages from their plant excellence playbook and share with the reader how to create ...
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Failure Analysis: Excessive Tensile Loading Can Result in Necking, Thread Spreading and Ductile Overload Failure
From: Sherry LaboratoriesDescription: Today we will look at a case in which bolts were submitted for failure analysis by a Middle Eastern oilfield equipment manufacturer. The bolts were manufactured in the United States. ...
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Wave Energy Conversion Systems Designed for Sensor Buoys
Description: Electro Standards Laboratories is working to solve the problems associated with powering remote sensor buoys. ...
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Active Implantable Medical Devices: Winning the Power Struggle
From: ValtronicDescription: Size, weight and volume matter when developing and manufacturing an electronic implantable device, but power supply issues are paramount. A look at current and emerging technologies. ...
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Fastener Failure Analysis: Fracture Failure of Countersunk Flat Head Screws Case
From: Sherry LaboratoriesDescription: We have the opportunity to view an analysis conducted on behalf of a European appliance manufacturer experiencing fracture failure of countersunk flat head screws. Three bags of T40 M8 x 27 flat head, ...
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Failure Analysis Field Prep Procedure
From: Sherry LaboratoriesDescription: A very important, yet sometimes overlooked step in failure analysis is field prep for sample preservation. Irreversible damage can occur if the proper steps are not taken to prepare the sample for ...
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Fastener Failure Analysis: Preventable Fatigue Failure
From: Sherry LaboratoriesDescription: One of the most frequently encountered fastener failures involves fully preventable fatigue failure. This case study examines metallurgical failure analysis of fractured bolts, used in a clamping ...
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From 3D scanning to aerodynamics optimization: when Creaform mixes with extreme sports
From: Creaform Inc.Description: Holders of the Guinness speed record in street luge (157 km/h), luge enthusiasts from Québec City decided to take up a new challenge: pass the symbolical mark of 100 mph, with no engine! Among these ...
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Converting Reliability Initiatives into Measurable Returns
From: GPAlliedDescription: Return on assets (ROA) is a leading financial and asset performance indicator used by investors and executives when making decisions that impact the long-term viability of a business. In this article ...
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Maintaining Critical Systems During Capital Improvement Projects
From: TEAM Industrial ServicesDescription: When undertaking a capital improvement project, it's imperative to utilize technologies that are adaptable and reliable to not only meet current project needs but to also to facilitate your future ...
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How 3D scanning helped Australia's kayak team
From: Creaform Inc.Description: Olympic sport keeps pushing athletes to find new and nuanced ways to condition their bodies. The same is true with their equipment. Engineers continually look for new refinements that propel the ...
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Military Robot
From: Safco LLCDescription: A manufacturer of military robots approached Safco to custom design an array of AC/DC and DC/DC dual chargers to simultaneously charge both their robots and control units ...
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Tool Box Talk - Remote Diagnostics
From: GPAlliedDescription: How Effective Is Your Condition Monitoring Solution? Listed below are some common occurrences of a traditional in-house Condition Monitoring application: ...
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The Seven Causes of RCF (Root Cause FAILURE)
From: GPAlliedDescription: Root Cause Analysis (RCA) can be a very powerful tool for eliminating defects and increasing efficiency and profits. After witnessing hundreds of RCA efforts in every different type of organization ...
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Designing a Better Heating Controller for a Heated Clothing Company.
From: Safco LLCDescription: A manufacturer of heated clothing was experiencing field failures with their heating controller. Safco was asked to assist in troubleshooting the reason for the failures and to recommend and design a ...
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Electrical Safety 101
From: TÜV SÜD America Inc.Description: Electricity is a large part of our lives, providing comfort and convenience, and is essential to many workplace operations. Because of this, a safe source of electricity is often taken for granted and ...
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Engineering Design & Development
From: Safco LLCDescription: A manufacturer of military robots approached Safco to custom design an array of AC/DC and DC/DC dual chargers to simultaneously charge both their robots and control units. ...
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Managing the Agency Approval Process for a Rugged Hand Held Survey Computer Company
From: Safco LLCDescription: A manufacturer of rugged hand held surveying computers approached Safco regarding their need for a high current vehicle charging cable assembly that could meet and pass world wide agency safety ...
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Outsourcing Production for a Wireless Data Communication Company
From: Safco LLCDescription: A manufacturer of wireless data communication equipment was recently acquired with the acquiring company consolidating manufacturing facilities. Space limitations necessitated outsourcing a number of ...
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Managing Lubricant Changeover
From: GPAlliedDescription: from Time To Time, companies Will maKe eXecuTiVe decisions to change lubricant suppliers. These changeovers can wreak havoc on a stable lubrication and oil analysis program. It is important to have a ...
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Lean Manufacturing & Reliability Concepts
From: GPAlliedDescription: At the core of Lean Manufacturing philosophy is the concept of elimination of waste. It is about getting precisely the right resources to the right place at the right time to make only the right ...
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MORE THAN JUST A PHASE - 4 steps to reliability-centered lubrication
From: GPAlliedDescription: It's common to see plants focus continuous-improve ment efforts on maintenance initiatives. There's a desire to implement additional condition monitoring technologies or expand existing coverage ...
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The Benefits of Standardized Performance Metrics for Tolling
From: TÜV RheinlandDescription: Congress is considering imposing interoperability requirements among the nation's major factions of toll collection standards. California Department of Transportation's (Caltrans) Title 21 already ...
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Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
From: Stilwell Baker, Inc.Description: What could go wrong Electronic engineers often use FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) in the design process as a discipline to meet quality standards for regulatory or customer requirements. At ...
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Best Practices for International
From: TÜV RheinlandDescription: Electrical and medical device manufacturers face an array of challenges in delivering products to international markets. Complying with diverse and evolving regulatory requirements that vary by ...
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Are You Doing Too Much PM?
From: GPAlliedDescription: Unless you have been living on another planet for the last fifty years, you already know that the case for doing Preventive Maintenance (PM) is watertight if focused on the correct failure modes. Done ...
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Slice Pack A-Line Auto Loader RCM-Blitz Discovery
From: GPAlliedDescription: The RCM Blitz is a process used to develop a complete maintenance strategy by breaking a system down into its individual components, determining how the components can fail and developing a process to ...
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Design for Compliance - Get Through the Certification Process in the Least Amount of Time and for Minimal Cost
Description: Get Through the Certification Process in the Least Amount of Time and for Minimal Cost ...
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How to Successfully Manage Compliance In Challenging Markets and Countries
From: TÜV RheinlandDescription: The recent economic turmoil is forcing companies to look for new ways of generating revenue with the least amount of investment. In other words, striving to get more for their dollar. One of the most ...
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MCA Detects Where Vibration Analysis Could Not
From: GPAlliedDescription: GPAllied and Allied team members identify and correct failures in a Coal Pulverizer at a client site bringing the plant back on track. ...
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AS9100C: How to Effectively Interpret the Evolving Quality Management Requirements in the Aerospace Industry
From: TÜV RheinlandDescription: For the aerospace industry and its suppliers, AS9100 Revision C (Quality Management Systems Requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defense Organizations) represents important and imminent choices. The ...
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Electrostatic Discharge
From: TÜV RheinlandDescription: Static electricity is defined as an electrical charge caused by an imbalance of electrons on the surface of a material. This electrical charge may be transferred from one material to another by way of ...
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Grinding Mill Bearing Study
From: GPAlliedDescription: In this whitepaper Ricky Smith and Bill Keeter examine failure elimination and FRACAS. GPAllied SMEs walk you through this process and how to apply it in your facility to reduce failures in your ...
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Buying a Thermal Imager for Condition Monitoring
From: Snell Group (The)Description: Over the past few years there have been considerable breakthroughs in the market for thermal imagers. Prices have dropped considerably and image quality has improved significantly. Infrared cameras ...
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Electric Motor Testing-The New Kid on the PdM Block
From: Snell Group (The)Description: While vibration analysis and infrared thermography have been widely used for years as part of predictive maintenance programs, Electric Motor Testing (EMT) is a relative newcomer to condition ...
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THE TIME DILEMMA FOR POWDER PROCESSING
Description: Stop operations! Shut down on line 2! Whatever is wrong needs fixing right away before any more products get processed! This type of situation happens every day and comes about for a variety of ...
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Artificial lens hazing root-cause analysis
Description: Intraocular lenses (IOL) are often implanted as a replacement for cataract-damaged lenses, or in some cases to change the optical power of the lens. These lenses were originally made from poly(methyl ...
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Preventing complications during orthopaedic surgeries
Description: A major complication in total hip replacements is the risk of fracture of the femur as the implant stem is inserted. This fracture can occur intraoperatively in up to 5% of patients and causes serious ...
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Technical comparison of hair products
Description: A manufacturer of high-end hair products wanted data to compare their products to competitor products to demonstrate quantitative benefits of their technology. Cambridge Polymer Group developed test ...
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Reducing Steps to Achieve Safety Certification
From: Altera CorporationDescription: Many application developers have concerns about incorporating functional safety. Project managers and members of the validation team are confronted with a new and unknown field of safety ...
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Contact Resistance Analysis for Press Fit Applications
Description: Maintaining contact resistance within specified parameters is a critical performance factor for the success of any press-fit application. Therefore all press-fit zone designs must be tested to meet ...
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Car Tuning: 3D Scanning to Upgrade Your Car! (.pdf)
From: Creaform Inc.Description: Besides offering a complete line of tools for graphic arts and the technical support for these products, the company Techno-Gestass is a player in the car tuning market niche. As it happens, ...
