April 14, 2023
Jidoka is a key concept in the Toyota Production System (TPS) and is often referred to as “autonomation”.
Jidoka is a key concept in the Toyota Production System (TPS) and is often referred to as “autonomation”. Jidoka is a Japanese term that can be translated as “automation with a human touch” or “automation with intelligence.” At its core, jidoka is a quality control process that empowers workers to stop the production line when
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April 11, 2023
ASTM D2000 Material Designation (Type & Class)
ASTM D2000 is a widely used standard specification that defines the requirements for rubber products in terms of their physical and chemical properties. The specification includes a system of type and class designations that help to identify the properties of rubber materials and their intended applications. The ASTM D2000 type designation consists of two
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April 10, 2023
ANOVA Analysis of Variance
ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) is a statistical method used to test for significant differences between two or more groups or variables. It is often used in research studies to analyze the effects of one or more independent variables on a dependent variable. In an ANOVA study, the researcher first identifies the independent variables that are
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April 10, 2023
The Rubber Molecule
Rubber molecules are long chain polymers made up of repeating units of isoprene monomers. Isoprene is a small molecule that has the chemical formula C5H8 and contains two double bonds. When many isoprene molecules join together, they form a long chain polymer called polyisoprene, which is the primary component of natural rubber. The chains of
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April 9, 2023
Eliminating Muda
Studying muda, or waste, is an important step towards implementing lean manufacturing and improving efficiency in any production process. Here are some steps you can take to study muda: Identify the types of waste: There are generally considered to be seven types of waste in a production process, which are: overproduction, waiting, defects, overprocessing, excess
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April 9, 2023
Muda – 7 Wastes
Muda is a Japanese term that refers to any type of waste or inefficiency in a process. It is commonly used in the context of lean manufacturing, which is a management philosophy that aims to eliminate waste in all forms to improve efficiency and productivity. There are seven types of muda, or waste, that are
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April 9, 2023
¡Feliz Pascua!
Wishing everyone a very happy Easter! May this special day bring joy, happiness, and blessings to all!
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April 9, 2023
Hot-air fluidized bed systems for curing rubber extrusions
Hot-air fluidized bed systems are commonly used in the production of rubber extrusions to cure the material. These systems utilize a fluidized bed of hot air to heat and cure the rubber extrusions. The process begins with the rubber extrusions being loaded onto a conveyor belt and passed through a preheating zone. In this zone,
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April 9, 2023
The Mullins Effect
The Mullins effect, also known as the Mullins-Schofield effect, is a phenomenon observed in elastomers or rubber-like materials. It describes the change in the mechanical properties of the material upon cyclic loading and unloading. Specifically, the Mullins effect refers to the softening and irreversible reduction in stiffness of an elastomer after being subjected to multiple
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