We have a motion triggered camera at the shipping station in our company so every order that is packed is recorded in case of missing parts or refund demands so there is proof that the part was shipped or we can check if we forgot to add anything. Thanks for the great content! 👍
Yes we do the same thing. It has saved our ass a bunch of times. Customer complains about missing items and we just send them a video of parts being packaged.
I have been looking for this exact thing for a couple of years. Most motion cameras are wide angle, where we want to be able to read the packing slip. Can yours do that, and what make and model do you use?
Something I have been doing on machines or fixtures is writing the Allen or Wrench size with a sharpie next to the fastener head. You know exactly what you need right away, without grabbing a few wrenches and testing each until you land on the correct size.
One potential problem with storing oils and greases around the shop in different places is the potential of violating fire regulations. You may be required to have them in a flammables cabinet. Having the machines labeled with a photo reminder of the required lubricants and oil is a great idea.
Love it, In the systems we use, we assign all equipment a equipment number, within the EQ# there's a Hierarchy with all the Relevant information, BOM (bill of materials) Filters, oil, normal consumables. Purchase history, vendor contacts, Serial Numbers ETC... with a link to a service manual OR relevant informant . Within the equipment file you can schedule/set reminder for preventive maintenance PM's that will automatically print out these Documents. There nothing that can take place of a physical document/manual, though in my experience as it sits out in the shop/work environment for long periods, there always clutter and debris that tent to build up on them. on a side note its always a good to have files and information stored electronically or on the cloud in the unfortunate event such as a fire, flood hurricane etc...
In regards to samples and information on product defects (in my case, sheet metal stamped & welded car parts): if there is a common defect, we'll often have an example part on the line, spray painted red to ensure it doesn't get mixed with good parts (stamping and weld defects, etc). And (per company policy), whenever a line is subject to a customer quality issue, the notice (with pictures) is posted on the line as a reminder to operators and other employees of what to look for.
Honestly the wood block is the best idea I've seen in a while, make it physical and even the most forgetful of people will understand to take it serious and do it.
For the cheeatsheets we use Display Panel Systems which can be wall mounted or come as a table stand. Ours are made by Durable but I reckon you can get them from other manufactures as well. The cheatsheets are great for having "common" knowledge about maintenance and operating supplies and parameters in an accessible place for everyone who works at that machine.
I wonder if you could change all of the papers to QR codes that point to your own website. That way if you have similar papers on multiple machines, info could be updated from a central location. Also it would take up less space.
So this is pretty is pretty good stuff. It's amazing how a lot of what is in your process bins could be electronic, and it would be SO INEFFECTIVE if it was! Totally agree with what you said on the podcast regarding paper and paperless. These bins make it insanely easy. Like a physical wiki. We have a bin rack, it holds special tooling or setup sheets for jobs, but I never thought of using it for maintenance/shipping processes, etc. Really cool idea!
That wood block is genius, a piece of paper with that function would disappear in a week. I am totally copying that, along with a load of other stuff that you do, so thank you.
Available information is key, sure. But knowing were this came from too. My experience showed me, I really need to put a reference to every cheatsheet. Too often I found myself scratching my head where I found something. Even worse If something changes by a nounce. Your're never sure if it was wrong all the time, or if something changed. So I put a document reference on every paper (eg. On the backside) in order to be able to easily reprint it, and I put some reference to the source (eg. Manual name + version of manual) close to the actual information. Speaking of document numbering... How do you organize your document management? For me, it's a mixture of "by inventory number" and "by topic". Up to now, it's ok for me, but I already see some room for improvement. Regards
Fantastic ideas! I have been watching your videos and I appreciate the knowledge you pass on. I recently got promoted to machining supervisor and I have I'm trying to get it under control. I love the idea of the python script comparing the tools. I'm stuck she that point right now. I took a list of the current machined parts, a list of all the tools for the programs and which machines they work on with what tools. I was working today with v lookup in excel trying to cross reference back end forth. Thinking there had to be a easier way. I have some application engineers I can bounce this off of. Thanks!
When you were talking about things that may affect other programs, it made me think about pharmacy software that catch posable problems with other drugs. I bet their is a software platform that already exist that could be modified to fit your application. Kinda like how an astrology app got turned in to a satellite locating app.
John - Continue to be amazed at how far you have evolved your shop and business.. wow .. I plan on adding process bins in my shop.. Any new updates on set up sheets.. I mentor many interns to become machinists and engineers, but continue to have many pit falls with defining good job set up. In my business we do very many some what simple jobs, small quantities and short runs.. Still have yet to develop a good setup sheet for this type of work for inexperienced operators -?
Re: mixing of bad parts with good, an idea from working in slaughterhouses in the UK about 20 years ago: certain parts of the cow carcass can never enter the human food chain (brain, spinal cord etc due to BSE risks) and are indelibly dyed blue. Could coating bad parts in red dykem do similar?
Why don't you use QR codes on every machine, with the essential. No paper needed. File all info and link this to the QR code! Everyone Carrie a phone nowadays, use this technology. Greetz, Johannes Oosterbaan from the Netherlands, Europe.
On Fanuc controls you can open the iGuide in edit mode to get a list of available G & M codes. This has saved me hours of thumbing through manuals looking for rarely used codes.
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We have a motion triggered camera at the shipping station in our company so every order that is packed is recorded in case of missing parts or refund demands so there is proof that the part was shipped or we can check if we forgot to add anything. Thanks for the great content! 👍
Nice tip
Yes we do the same thing. It has saved our ass a bunch of times. Customer complains about missing items and we just send them a video of parts being packaged.
Awesome idea!
I have been looking for this exact thing for a couple of years. Most motion cameras are wide angle, where we want to be able to read the packing slip. Can yours do that, and what make and model do you use?
@@precisionrp i think it is EZ-IP camera, but i don't know the exact model unfortunately
Something I have been doing on machines or fixtures is writing the Allen or Wrench size with a sharpie next to the fastener head. You know exactly what you need right away, without grabbing a few wrenches and testing each until you land on the correct size.
Nice to see so many people working in the background keeping the machine moving forward!
One potential problem with storing oils and greases around the shop in different places is the potential of violating fire regulations. You may be required to have them in a flammables cabinet. Having the machines labeled with a photo reminder of the required lubricants and oil is a great idea.
Love it,
In the systems we use, we assign all equipment a equipment number, within the EQ# there's a Hierarchy with all the Relevant information, BOM (bill of materials) Filters, oil, normal consumables. Purchase history, vendor contacts, Serial Numbers ETC... with a link to a service manual OR relevant informant . Within the equipment file you can schedule/set reminder for preventive maintenance PM's that will automatically print out these Documents. There nothing that can take place of a physical document/manual, though in my experience as it sits out in the shop/work environment for long periods, there always clutter and debris that tent to build up on them. on a side note its always a good to have files and information stored electronically or on the cloud in the unfortunate event such as a fire, flood hurricane etc...
In regards to samples and information on product defects (in my case, sheet metal stamped & welded car parts): if there is a common defect, we'll often have an example part on the line, spray painted red to ensure it doesn't get mixed with good parts (stamping and weld defects, etc). And (per company policy), whenever a line is subject to a customer quality issue, the notice (with pictures) is posted on the line as a reminder to operators and other employees of what to look for.
@@yekutielbenheshel354 Due to NDA's on the parts we make, I don't see that flying. Our customers are very tight on that (and rightfully so!).
Honestly the wood block is the best idea I've seen in a while, make it physical and even the most forgetful of people will understand to take it serious and do it.
For the cheeatsheets we use Display Panel Systems which can be wall mounted or come as a table stand. Ours are made by Durable but I reckon you can get them from other manufactures as well. The cheatsheets are great for having "common" knowledge about maintenance and operating supplies and parameters in an accessible place for everyone who works at that machine.
Continuous improvement is a wonderful thing.
I wonder if you could change all of the papers to QR codes that point to your own website. That way if you have similar papers on multiple machines, info could be updated from a central location. Also it would take up less space.
So this is pretty is pretty good stuff. It's amazing how a lot of what is in your process bins could be electronic, and it would be SO INEFFECTIVE if it was! Totally agree with what you said on the podcast regarding paper and paperless. These bins make it insanely easy. Like a physical wiki. We have a bin rack, it holds special tooling or setup sheets for jobs, but I never thought of using it for maintenance/shipping processes, etc. Really cool idea!
Very elegant!
Very nice John thanks for some organizing tips your doing!😊
That wood block is genius, a piece of paper with that function would disappear in a week. I am totally copying that, along with a load of other stuff that you do, so thank you.
Available information is key, sure. But knowing were this came from too. My experience showed me, I really need to put a reference to every cheatsheet. Too often I found myself scratching my head where I found something. Even worse If something changes by a nounce. Your're never sure if it was wrong all the time, or if something changed.
So I put a document reference on every paper (eg. On the backside) in order to be able to easily reprint it, and I put some reference to the source (eg. Manual name + version of manual) close to the actual information.
Speaking of document numbering... How do you organize your document management?
For me, it's a mixture of "by inventory number" and "by topic". Up to now, it's ok for me, but I already see some room for improvement.
Regards
Fantastic ideas! I have been watching your videos and I appreciate the knowledge you pass on. I recently got promoted to machining supervisor and I have I'm trying to get it under control. I love the idea of the python script comparing the tools. I'm stuck she that point right now. I took a list of the current machined parts, a list of all the tools for the programs and which machines they work on with what tools. I was working today with v lookup in excel trying to cross reference back end forth. Thinking there had to be a easier way. I have some application engineers I can bounce this off of. Thanks!
When you were talking about things that may affect other programs, it made me think about pharmacy software that catch posable problems with other drugs. I bet their is a software platform that already exist that could be modified to fit your application. Kinda like how an astrology app got turned in to a satellite locating app.
John - Continue to be amazed at how far you have evolved your shop and business.. wow .. I plan on adding process bins in my shop.. Any new updates on set up sheets.. I mentor many interns to become machinists and engineers, but continue to have many pit falls with defining good job set up. In my business we do very many some what simple jobs, small quantities and short runs.. Still have yet to develop a good setup sheet for this type of work for inexperienced operators -?
Create an intranet and build yourself a FAQ database, this can all be done with simple tools and universally searchable.
Great ideas.
WELL DONE
Re: mixing of bad parts with good, an idea from working in slaughterhouses in the UK about 20 years ago: certain parts of the cow carcass can never enter the human food chain (brain, spinal cord etc due to BSE risks) and are indelibly dyed blue. Could coating bad parts in red dykem do similar?
Good examples of using your wits and not your wallet and putting the answer where you ask the question.
Hello, love the out-of-the-box thinking. Can you share more details about the python script you created. I have the same challenge. Thanks!
Are you going to make a video about your python scripts?
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Why don't you use QR codes on every machine, with the essential. No paper needed. File all info and link this to the QR code! Everyone Carrie a phone nowadays, use this technology.
Greetz, Johannes Oosterbaan from the Netherlands, Europe.
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Need tablets at the machines. Each machine has the ID that spells out all the specific lubed, maintenance, m codes, etc. All paperless.
On Fanuc controls you can open the iGuide in edit mode to get a list of available G & M codes. This has saved me hours of thumbing through manuals looking for rarely used codes.