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What our plants have failed to learn in 25 years

What our plants have failed to learn in 25 years

By Ned Mitenius • on June 18, 2009

Twenty-five years ago, I left the U.S. Navy nuclear submarine program. As I gained experience in civilian industry, I began to appreciate the Navy’s aplomb for reliable engineering, exceptional training and consistent operations. Their penchant for comprehensive preventive maintenance programs

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Is proper torquing a part of your standard work?

Is proper torquing a part of your standard work?

By Bob Schindler • on May 27, 2009

Read enough OEM recommended procedures and you will notice that a common thread is proper torque values for fasteners. Many standard work (and standard operating) procedures in industrial facilities list recommended or required torque values for jobs like gasket replacements, motor alignments, bearing

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