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RRP 093 Toyota Kata with Hal Frohreich

RRP 093 Toyota Kata with Hal Frohreich

RRP 093 Toyota Kata with Hal Frohreich

On this week’s episode, I welcome Hal Frohreich on to the show.  We discuss Toyota Kata, PDCA and continuous improvement.

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Links discussed in the show:

https://www.allaboutlean.com/karakuri-introduction/

https://www.allaboutlean.com/karakuri-examples/

http://karakuri.item24.de/anwendungen.html

http://www-personal.umich.edu/~mrother/Homepage.html

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199-Oil Mist Lubrication with Heinz Bloch

199-Oil Mist Lubrication with Heinz Bloch

Oil Mist Lubrication with Heinz Bloch

Lubrication is one of the most important aspects in asset management and having a sophisticated tool for this purpose makes a real difference to facilitate an organization’s lubrication program. This is where oil mist lubrication helps to achieve your lubrication goals. Its mechanism is based on creating a slightly pressured area that prevents moisture and other contaminants to enter into the bearing itself which also preserves the integrity of any vulnerable components as well as your lubricant. That’s how oil mist lubrication differs greatly from the traditional lubrication as it effectively keeps your lubricant pure from contaminants in the air outside.

The points addressed in this podcast highlight:

  • Why is lubrication one of the most important aspects in asset management?
  • What are the benefits of this method?
  • What are the issues associated with lubrication?

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SOR 515 Reliability Security Blankets

SOR 515 Reliability Security Blankets

SOR 515 Reliability Security Blankets

Abstract

Chris discusses ‘reliability security blankets.’ You know what security blankets are – the things that parents offer young children to make them feel safe and comfortable. Not because these blankets actually offer warmth, comfort or safety – but rather because the children associate feelings of warmth and safety with that object because it is ‘always there’ when they are at home or go to be. A reliability security blanket does the same thing – it calms the leaders, managers, bosses, and directors of an organization. But – that is it! There is no reliability to be found. Want to learn more? Listen to this podcast!
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RM 035: A Conversation with Dr. Darren Williams of Sam Houston State University

RM 035: A Conversation with Dr. Darren Williams of Sam Houston State University

A Conversation with Dr. Darren Williams of Sam Houston State University

Episode 35: A conversation with Dr. Darren Williams of Sam Houston State University about cleaning processes and materials. 

Dr. Williams has been at SHSU since 2004 teaching Physical Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, and graduate courses in Spectroscopy and Thermodynamics. He came to Huntsville from the US-DOE Pantex Plant in Amarillo. He taught at West Texas A&M University for four years after obtaining his Ph.D. from Oregon State University in 1997. He is originally from Fort Worth, and obtained his B.S. in chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin in 1992.

He is the author of over two dozen research articles and book chapters covering a broad range of topics, such as cleaning process changes to reduce environmental impacts, contact angle methods for cleanliness verification, prediction of the spectroscopy of aged explosives, and chemical education improvements in Physical Chemistry.

Dr. Williams leads the Cleaning Research Group at Sam Houston State University that studies all aspects of finishing and cleaning of high-value and mission-critical parts in the aerospace, medical, electronics, and manufacturing sectors. His lab has dry vapor spray, ultrasonic, vapor degreasing, and vacuum cycle cavitation cleaning equipment. The CRG formulates and tests azeotropic solvent blends, and measures flashpoint, viscosity, surface tension, and specific gravity. Much of the research is performed and published openly, but the CRG also performs contracted work under non-disclosure for external clients.

Dr. Williams created the Product Quality Cleaning Workshop in 2018 to address the growing need for education on cleaning processes in industry. The next workshop is May 13-14th, 2020 at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX. Registration is now open at https://tinyurl.com/wcnjjw5

 

 

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SOR 509 Reliability Engineering Report Writing

SOR 509 Reliability Engineering Report Writing

SOR 509 Reliability Engineering Report Writing

Abstract

Chris discusses reliability engineering report writing (yuck). Pretty boring topic. But not nearly as boring as some of the reliability engineering reports. I will (try to) make this as entertaining a podcast as possible. And I will explain the golden rule of engineering report writing – make it a ‘reverse thriller.’ Keen to learn more? Then please listen!
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RRP 092 RCM Blitz with Doug Plucknette

RRP 092 RCM Blitz with Doug Plucknette

RRP 092 RCM Blitz with Doug Plucknette

On this week’s episode, I welcome Doug Plucknette to the show. Doug is the author of RCM Blitz. We talk all things RCM. Doug gives us his tips, tricks and common mistakes to avoid. I hope you enjoy!

A few things to mention before we get started. If you haven’t yet, go to robsreliability.com and sign up for the weekly newsletter with bonus content and follow Rob’s Reliability Project on LinkedIn for the best memes in the industry.

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This week’s episode is sponsored by UE Systems.  UE Systems has a special offer for Rob’s Reliability Project listeners, a complimentary online course. Go to https://www.uesystems.com/training/online-courses/ Choose between Lubrication Best Practices & Functions, Mechanical Inspection & Lubrication, Electrical Inspection, Steam Trap Inspection or Compressed Air Leak Survey. Sign up, enter “Rob’s Reliability Project” in the comments and receive the course for free, a savings of up to $495.

For a free online course from UE Systems, enter “Rob’s Reliability Project” in the comments when you sign up for a course at – https://www.uesystems.com/training/online-courses/

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