Robotic Cell for Powder Property Measurement
News is available from Taymark on a design for the application of Robotic Cells in powder property measurement. The technology gives the lowest possible labour costs, increased accuracy, repeatability and improved safety.For copies of the design concept please e-mail tay4@btinternet.comThis is suitable for widespread application in foods, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. The uniformity of powder physical properties is essential for product quality, handling, processing and packing.
6 Sigma Powder Processing
How to control powder processes for best product quality? The answer is to use the concept of 6 sigma processing. Six Sigma is a set of practices originally developed by Motorola In 1986 to systematically improve processes by eliminating defectsThe term "Six Sigma" refers to the ability of highly capable processes to produce output within specification, in particular, at defect levels below 3.4 defects per million Six Sigma asserts the following:Continuous effort to reduce variation in process outputs is key
Manufacturing and business processes can be measured, analyzed, improved and controlled
Success requires commitment from the entire organization, particularly from top-level management
The basic methodology consists of the following five steps:Define the process improvement goals that are consistent with customer demands and enterprise strategy.
Measure the current process and collect relevant data for future comparison.
Analyze to verify cause and efffect.
Improve or optimize the process based upon the analysis using techniques of Experimental Design and Simplex optimisation.
Control to ensure that any variances are corrected before they result in defects
.Set up pilot runs to establish process capability, transition to production and thereafter continuously measure the process and institute control mechanisms
Expertise is available from Taymark Engineering.For copies please e-mail tay4@btinternet.com Click here to see a short presentation
Catalytic Converters
A catalytic converter is a device used to reduce the toxicity of emissions from an internal combustion engine. First widely introduced on production automobiles in the US market for the 1975 model year to comply with tightening regulations on auto exhaust, catalytic converters are still most commonly used in motor vehicle exhaust systems. Special knowledge is needed to design these systems and an article is available from Taymark.For copies please e-mail tay4@btinternet.com Click here to see a short presentation
Nanoparticle Technology
An article is available on request showing the main routes for synthesis and some potential applications of nanoparticles. This is a rapidly growing area and much over-hyped so a cool appraisal of the technology is required. Click here to see a short presentation