Manufacturing Robotics

Jeff's Manufacturing Playlist

Fluke Lab Tour

Instructor Tony Kuphaldt has posted some photos of the Fluke metrology lab tour we took on 12/2/13.

BTC Instrumentation Club

Some of my photos can be found on either side of this one.

Jeff's Flickr page

This was a fascinating tour and I learned about the accuracy of standards setting. Things that I knew had to be, but did not know where, or how, they happened.

I also learned that the "triple points" of water, argon and mercury are very definite points that can be projected with infinite repeatability. It makes perfect sense now, but it wasn't something I had ever considered.

Posted to Canvas

Watch these:

DEUTSCH Contact Crimping Instructions

http://youtu.be/MqXcaNVwpvI

DEUTSCH HD10 Series Connector Instructions

http://youtu.be/_TijiROhqWY

DEUTSCH DT Series Connector Instructions

http://youtu.be/LIR9-ZdG958

Read/review these:

Weather Pack Connectors

http://www.whiteproducts.com/faqs.shtml

http://www.waytekwire.com/products/20/Weather-Pack-Connectors/

http://datasheet.octopart.com/12015024-Delphi-datasheet-10859033.pdf

http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/downloads/2007wiring.pdf

http://www.viclink.com/home/ty/DelphiCatalog.pdf

7 October 2013

Many of you had questions about the soldering iron I was using. Here it is: http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/21-1590&scode=GS401&CAWELAID=445475968?catargetid=1391612099&cagpspn=pla&gclid=COjKx9fIhboCFW9xQgod2ToAyA

Birch Equipment Demo Days Thursday 11a-2p

Fleet Updates & Birch Insider Specials  www.birchequipment.com Summer & Fall Hours M-F 7am-5pm, Sat- 8am-12pm Anacortes  8876 S. March Pt. Rd.  360-293-7788 Bellingham  1619 Kentucky St.  360-734-5717 Mount Vernon 2609 Old Hwy. 99 S. 360-428-7788 Sitka, AK 210 Jarvis St. 907-747-5315 You're Invited to Birch Equipment Demo Days 2013 Mount Vernon- Thursday, Sept. 12, 11am - 2pm Anacortes- Thursday, Sept. 19, 11am - 2pm Bellingham- Thursday, Sept. 26, 11am - 2pm Equipment Demos, Cash Savings, Door Prizes, BBQ Lunch Featuring Husqvarna Chainsaw Carver Ryan Anderson Enter a Raffle to Win  An Eagle Carving from 2012 Demo Days! Demo Days Rental Equipment Specials  Dingo Loaders: Book One Day Rental -Get 1/2 Off Attachment 20 hp Kohler Engine, 34.5" Wide, Turf Friendly Pressure Washers: Book Pressure Washer Rental- Get 50% Off PPE Package  Hot & Cold, Up to 4,000 PSI    Lawn & Garden Equipment: Mid-Week Special on Lawn & Garden- Up to 50% Off 1 Day Rental  Used Equipment Sale- Hurry Selling Fast! Click Here for More Used Equipment For Sale Concrete: Demo Saws, 14"- Starting at $599 Concrete Saws, 13 HP- Starting at $849  Concrete Saws, 20 HP- Starting at $1,799 Tile Saws, 10"- Starting at $399 Aerial Equipment: 15' Skyjack, SJ3215 Scissor Lift- Starting at $3,899 19' Genie GS-1930 Scissor Lift- Starting at $4,398 45' Genie Electric, Z45- Starting at $17,990 40' Genie, S40- Starting at $19,995 Compaction: Bomag BT60 Jumping Jacks- Starting at $699 Bomag Plate Compactors-Starting at $595 Lawn & Garden: Lawn Edgers- Starting at $275 Aerators 17"- Starting at $695 Trimmer 4 Cycle- Starting at $149 Mower, High Weed- Starting at $899 Leaf Blower, Back Pack- Starting at $199 Thatcher 18" -Starting at $475 Augers, Pwr. 1-Man- Starting at $899 Augers, Pwr. 2-Man- Starting at $799 Yard Vacuum, 4-Wheel- Starting at $450 Demo Days Special- Cash Savings on Retail  10% Off, Demo Days Only: Union Tools: Rakes, Axes, Shovels, Etc. Diamond Blades     Cash Savings On New Husqvarna Up to $280 Savings!    Chainsaws 390XPW 32" Cash Savings $120 $1,049.95 Blowers  356BT Backpack  Cash Savings $30 $449.95 Rototillers FT900, Front Tine Cash Savings $40 $409.95   Lawn Edgers LE475 Cash Savings $40 $499.95   Bed Edgers BE550 Cash Savings $280 $2,499.95 Quick Links: Rental Equipment Project Planning Spill Control Contact Us Guardian Velocity Harnesses Door Prizes & Drawings..... You Could Win.... Limited Edition- Birch T-Shirts....Priceless Birch Equipment Gift Cards- Up to $100  Eagle, Carved at Birch Bellingham Demo Days 2012....$750 Value Seahawks Tickets.....      Like Birch on Facebook...New Equipment Info, FB Only Savings & News   Follow Birch on Twitter  ...For Short & Sweet Specials and Tips

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Check your student email accounts

Be sure to check your student email accounts and log in to Canvas, the new learning management system.

There is a link there for a self assessment for you to complete by Wednesday morning.

I look forward to seeing you all on TUESDAY morning at 8am.

JOBS JOBS JOBS

(out of state)

https://southerncompany.taleo.net/careersection/cs_eh/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=GPC2002718

Scholarship Opportunity

Having the Cat Simulator training may have a payoff for you. Apply for the scholarship listed below for $2000.

http://www.catsimulators.com/docs/education/ScholarshipApplicationForm2014-2015.pdf

Volvo Trucks - Building an ultra-modern Volvo FH in five days

Zonar Dispatch System

Take a look at the high tech dispatch system here...






http://www.flickr.com/photos/truckpr/9191790633/in/photostream/

Photo by TruckPR

Creative Commons

• Attribution 
• Noncommercial 
• No Derivative Works 

New Internship Agreement Form

Complete this form, sign and get to me via, email, mail, or in person by July 19th.

Diesel Webpage Forms& Links

Will this be the "next" big thing?

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/30/disruptions-social-media-images-form-a-new-language-online/?smid=pl-share

As texting decreases and the sharing of images increases; how do you perceive the effect that this will have on your life?

How have your own patterns of communication changed as you have become more comfortable blogging and communicating?

Please consider these questions as you start your blogs for the quarter.

Remember the grading requirements! http://learningreflectionsbtc.blogspot.com/search?q=grading

Oh, and watch for the signs...


Crews install new sign right before opening, a photo by WSDOT on Flickr.

Oscar U. Zerk a "Fitting" Title

The "Zerk" fitting. http://www.mcmaster.com/#zerk-grease-fittings/=n1h3ml

I suggest that you take a look at the McMaster page devoted to grease fittings to see the styles listed. You don't want this to happen. Be sure to watch the YouTube video on u-joint greasing too.

A little history about Mr. Zerk, a copy of his patent. http://goo.gl/2IcJP

U-Joint Failure, a photo by MukYJ on Flickr.

Alcoa Intalco Works Jobs

The maintenance department at Intalco is currently recruiting for the following positions:

Industrial Electrician (Job # WA2415824)

Automotive Mechanic (Job # WA2415814)

Interested parties should apply in person at WorkSource Whatcom (101 Prospect St. Bellingham, WA 98225).

Whatcom Transportation Authority seeks journey-level mechanic

FLEET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Whatcom Transportation Authority seeks journey-level mechanic for diesel, gasoline and hybrid transit vehicles. Salary range: $22.13 to $27.66. Excellent benefits.  Tools provided. Shift work. Must be drug free, and able to obtain CDL. Background checks performed. Complete application material available at www.ridewta.com or 4111 Bakerview Spur Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

Closes: Wed. June 19

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Women & Minorities Encouraged to Apply

Thank you,

Sandy McKenna

Human Resources Assistant

Whatcom Transportation Authority

4111 Bakerview Spur Road

Bellingham, WA  98226

p: 360-715-4509 / f: 360-715-4518

sandym@ridewta.com

Oak Harbor Mechanic Job Posting

http://www.oakharbor.org/page.cfm?pageId=16

What does Preventive Maintenance mean to you?

"fixing things that aren't broken"

"looking pulling, checking, all parts of a machine in order to extend the life of a machine"

"walk-around and thorough inspection and checklist"

"following established procedures and following the manufacturers scheduled maintenance guidelines"

"oil changes at certain mileage intervals"

"brake inspections"

"coolant flushes/air filter changes/fuel filter changes"

"inspections"

"proper lubrication of chassis"

"Very Important!"

"PM prevents a more costly repair down the line"

"(cost) in comparison to a catastrophic failure/repair down the line is minimal, compared to the time and money lost while vehicle is down"

"PM means to keep maintenance up to date to prevent (or before) something going wrong. PM is so important. It saves time and money in the long run. Pm could be something as small as changing fluids or as big as major services..e.g. belts, brakes, greasing etc..."

"(cost) I'm not sure of the cost but I'm going to research to find out."

"It means doing regular oil, coolant, and gear oil changes at recommended interval."

"Also while doing those changes, inspecting the equipment you're working on for any problems."

"It is pretty important"

"To me preventive maintenance means preventing a failure from happening in the near future on the long run. (replacing minor parts, all fluids, greasing, brakes, filters, etc...)"

"PM is very important if you want to 'save' money and not to keep fixing your vehicle"

"(cost) The cost of P is very cheap compared to the cost of having to repair the failures that can happen without maintaining the vehicles"

"Service truck and inspect for any problems that can arise. VERY important. With a good PM you can prevent break downs"

"(cost) About $200-$300."

"Testing of all fluids to determine service intervals specific to the truck. Tracking of fuel/oil usage so that when a change occurs it can be addressed. Full inspection at oil changes. Operator needs to be trained to do inspections. Very Important"

"Doing minor maintenance to prevent major maintenance like oil changes, check oils and fluids"

"Very important, can save time and money"

"(cost) PM is cheaper compared to waiting till something breaks"

"Preventive Maintenance to me means the routine maintenance you do to a machine to keep it running healthy and prolong its life. It is extremely important"

"(cost) In my mind $10,000 a year for preventive maintenance is way cheaper than a $200,000 piece of equipment."

"Maintaining the unit to stop potential major problems. Also giving you a chance to thoroughly inspect the vehicle. It is a forced check of the truck"

"(cost) It is the cost of making money. It is very important."

"To me PM is all the routine or scheduled maintenance to a truck. Such as oil, filters, and such. It is extremely important to keep up on the PM to prolong machine life. I think it's cheap compared to a major failure later."

"Preventive maintenance is the required maintenance for a vehicle, or piece of equipment, to keep it running smoothly and to extend it's life. "It is extremely important. If you do not maintain your equipment it will fail and you will have to replace it. Not only does it cost a hefty price to repair or replace it, there is also the cost of having a vital piece of equipment out of service."

"Fixing things that are going bad before they break. I think it is important because it will stop big problems from showing up later. In the long run it will cost less than letting things go without maintenance."

" PM means to me that the little things you do to keep your equipment maintained will pay off in the long run. It will also pay off for safe operation. For the school bus fleet that I help maintain there is a 3 page check list. It is very important."

"PM means finding problems before they become big problems. Changing oils, filters, etc to maximize equipment life. It is very important to be sure that equipment stays in running order and keep down time to a minimum."

"(cost) The cost of maintenance is a small price compared to dealing with the repairs as a result of the lack of PM."

"Less catastrophic repairs to do and lower cost. It is very important to do PM."

"PM means to carry out the required service tasks on schedule and perform regular inspections to prevent an unwanted breakdown. It's very important and costs less than if something breaks down on the road."

"PM means to me that a vehicle will last longer and run better; I believe it is very important and will also save money and is cheaper than replacing parts."

"Preventive Maintenance to me is the most important practice in vehicle repair. Being able to track and log truck and driver performance can go a long way in catching a small problem before it becomes a bigger issue. Everything from daily/weekly/monthly inspections, oil analysis and driver education contributes to keeping trucks making money; not costing money."

"PM means looking for signs of future problems on whatever is being serviced. Especially on regular lube/oil, checking overall state of other systems that are not being serviced."

"(cost) It is very important to your bottom line, the cost multiplies several times over if PM is not utilized. It is a saver or a budget buster depending how much PM is done."

"PM to me is getting all of my equipment ready for the busy construction time so all the operators are ready and there is no extra downtime. It is very important for me because if the equipment isn't ready to go then their bill start up and people can't eat. Yes, there is a cost to do maintenance as compared to not doing anything, then the equipment fails in the field. The technician then needs to travel to the job site to try to repair it in the field. If the piece of equipment cannot be repaired in the field then it need s to be hauled back to the shop. This is an added expense for transportation and downtime."

"PM to me means maintaining equipment over time so that it has the longest life and least amount of problems. I believe it is very important as far as money savings and life span of the equipment.

"PM has to do with things like oil changes and filters. This will increase the longevity and profit derived from a piece of equipment. It is very important because if you don't change oil and filters at specified intervals and you don't take care of mechanical parts your equipment won't last as long as you need it to."

"PM means to keep your equipment at its peak performance by keeping track of the service intervals and repairing potential failure items before failure. If there are failures the root cause needs to be investigated."

"Anything done to a piece of equipment that extends the life of the equipment. Under ideal circumstances, preventive maintenance prevents breakdown from occurring unexpectedly. PM is very important. As well as extend the life of equipment, it keeps the cost of the life of the equipment down exponentially."

Last day above ground for the cutterhead

Last day above ground for the cutterhead, a photo by WSDOT on Flickr.

Last Day For The Cutterhead Above Ground

http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0093009/photos/wsdot/8904492187/

They claim that this is the biggest Cutterhead ever constructed. 

I'd say it is big. (;

Another view of the barge at the Skagit River Bridge

Another view of the barge at the Skagit River Bridge, a photo by WSDOT on Flickr.

You can all watch the progress here at the WSDOT Flickr site...

Valve on test bench

Two vehicles removed from the river

Two vehicles removed from the river, a photo by WSDOT on Flickr.

I call them totals...