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Is mechanical engineering a sustainable job? - Mechstudytips

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  Is mechanical engineering a sustainable job? Hi All, Are you a mechanical engineer? All the best to you!!!!!! The mechanical field is like an evergreen job field.  Why am I saying this? 1. Without mechanical methodology  you couldn't do create any process 2. A mechanical person knows about Computer, Machine programming, Planning, Basic fundamental of any process 3. In any company, without a mechanical person, they couldn't run like power operator, machine operator, Maintenance in charge, etc., 4. Being a mechanical engineer, you can solve problems in the company as well as at home too. 5. Most mechanical engineers know how to work physically as well as smart.  So be proud as Mechanical engineer.

What is meant by NVA and VA? - Mechstudytips

NVA and VA NVA - Non Value added  - unnecessary time which is doing by mistake VA     - Value-added         -   This is the necessary time to do that process

What is SOP? -Mechstusytips

SOP SOP means  S tandard O perating P rocedure SOP is used to define a process flow for how to do . A standard operating procedure ( SOP ) is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out complex routine operations.  What is SOPs Aim? SOPs  aim to achieve efficiency, quality output, and uniformity of performance while reducing miscommunication and failure to comply with industry regulations. How to write SOP? Step 1: Start with the end in mind. Step 2: Select a format. That must be easy to understanding Step 3: Take the input from the working place Step 4: Define the scope. Step 5: Identify your people Step 6: Write the SOP. ( Must contain Input, Work Content, Output ) Step 7: Review, test, edit, repeat.

What is 3R analysis ? - Mechstudytips

3R Analysis 3R means                   R euse, R educe  and R ecycle The  3R analysis  consists of finding out the  possibility of reusing the items in alternate ways to avoid disposal,  reducing the consumption to avoid future occurrence of redundancy  and recycling the items to protect the environment

What is Lean Manufacturing? - Mechstudytips

LEAN MANUFACTURING What is Lean Manufacturing? Lean as a systematic approach to identify and eliminate waste through continuous improvement, flowing the product at the pull of the customer in pursuit of perfection (Womack at.al. 1990) Who introduced Lean Manufacturing? When? Womack at.al. 1990 What are the characteristics of Lean Manufacturing Organization? 1. Waste Reduction 2. Reduction in Requirements 3. Continuous Improvements 4. Improvement in First-time product quality  5. Enhanced business process value 6. Better communication reliability 7. Inventory Management 8. Lead time reduction Why become Lean? The customer-driven and highly competitive market have rendered the old-fashioned managerial style an inadequate tool to cope with these challenges. These factors present a big challenge to companies to look for new tools to continue moving up the ladder in a global, competitive, growing market environment. Some factor...

What is 5S? - Mechstudytips

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5S What is 5S? 1S - S eiri - Sort - To eliminate unwanted items 2S - S eiton - Set in Order - To provide a place for                                               needed items 3S - S eiso - Shine - To Keep everything clean 4S - S eiketsu - Standardize - To Practice all the above regularly 5S - S hitsuke - Sustain  - To make 5S a way of life What is the purpose of 5S? For any type of improvement, 5S is the basic requirement. By doing the 5S activity, you can get a cleaner and improved workplace. How to Implement 5S? 1. Create a 5S team 2. Fix the roles and responsibilities for the 5S team 3. Create a 5S audit plan and procedure 4. Implement and track the 5S plan by use of PDCA 5. Appreciate who are all done best  What is the Minimum score for 5S? 80/100 What are the benefits of the 5S system? 1. Pr...