...and acceptability. Through this paper we’ll discuss the quality improvement systems or processes adopted by Hartman Industries in order to gain and retain more and more customers and success. According to Hartman Industries, LLC (2009) the company is considered to be colossal and a leader in plastic injection molding. To be massive and in top positions Hartman Industries has adopted strategies to manage their accuracy and exactness in regard to plastic injection molding. Hartman Industries succeeded because of their efforts in implementing and improving the ISO 9000 standards. They have come up with their own quality control programs which ensure that the quality delivered is up to the mark and as per the requirements of the present trends. The company is highly renowned for their quality work which they deliver in accordance to their outstanding quality control standards. These standards are set and maintained with the help of Six Sigma, thorough research and pertaining to the advanced technology. Identify a quality management system for process or organizational improvement As per UOP (2009) Hartman Industries can be considered as the leader and on the top position in the field of plastic injection molding. This leadership and renowned position has been attained by the company through the total quality management system which they have adopted to deliver the best quality. According to Goestch (2010) Fredrick Taylor brought the concept of total quality in 1920s. The company does...
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...Delta Plastics, Inc. (A) Stephanie Baldwin Kesterson Strayer University Discuss how an organization can benefit from a Total Quality Management program. An organization can benefit from a Total Quality Management (TQM) program because TQM is focused on meeting the expectations of the customer. Reid and Sanders (2010) define TQM as an integrated effort designed to improve quality performance at every level of the organization. TQM improves business from top to bottom because everyone is working towards a common goal. TQM is also a focused approach to guarantee customer satisfaction which will increase sales as well as increase profits. Having a TQM program also improves working conditions where discussion between managers and employees is open and where employees are motivated to work better. Companies can benefit from TQM simply because it insists on quality and excellence across the whole operation. Analyzing the case more closely, speculate which definition of quality each of the four main players was adhering to and discuss your rationale for each employee. In response to Delta Plastic’s “super plastic” product, there were several key opinions. Isabelle Harrison, Director of Research and Development, believes that the product created is safe, but she would like to have the opportunity to quality test it further and fine tune the product. Jose De Costa, Director of Manufacturing, agrees with Harrison because he believes it is possible the “super plastic” could...
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...ones? Are we just overreacting? There are in fact a large number of different toxins that are put in toys when they are made. One in three toys have harmful toxins in them. Phthalates is one of those toxins. Phthalates is used in toys that are made of plastic; it helps in the softening process. Although it may seem harmless, phthalates can cause cancer in children, it can also cause disrupt in hormone systems, and even spur an early onset of puberty in children. (Boulard, 2008) Phthalates can be found in teething rings, pacifiers, also flexible plastic toys, (Fisher, 2012) and it is also found in sleep masks. Mercury is another toxin found in toys, it is found in a large number of toys, but mainly in bath toys. Mercury is bad for any one that comes in contact with a large amount of it, or even just a little bit of it. For children it can damage their kidneys and also their nervous system. (Boulard, 2008) Cadmium is also a toxin in toys, it is used in all painted toys, and also lunch boxes. Cadmium can damage kidneys; also it can damage the lungs and the intestines. (Boulard, 2008) There is also Bisphenol-A, which is used in the polycarbonate plastic, which is used for baby bottles, (Boulard, 2008) and also the lining of plastic food containers. It can lead to hyperactivity in children, and can also impair their ability to learn. Lead is a big one used in children toys. Lead can be in anything from painted toys to backpacks. It is in little hands love book, and also the Dora the...
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...Albany plant produces plastic bottles and caps. Receiving Department The receiving department accepts the delivery of raw materials shipped to the company by truck. The raw materials, or inputs, are: 1. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic pellets 2. Cardboard 3. Adhesives 4. Ink 5. Solvent cleaners 6. Lubricating oils 7. Mold release agents 8. Electricity 9. Natural gas 10. Light bulbs The desired product is comprised of inputs sent to the molding department. The possible byproducts, wastes, or outputs, from this department are: 1. Off-spec raw materials managed as waste 2. Spilled materials that may cause land and water pollution 3. Wasted energy from lighting, heating, and processing equipment If possible, off-spec raw materials are returned to the vendor for credit. Otherwise, the material is treated as waste and sent to a landfill. Molding Department The Georgia plant does not do custom orders. To help manage costs, the products produced by the plant are offered in a standard palette of colors. Because the colors are standardized, the HDPE pellets are ordered pre-mixed with the necessary colorizing dyes. While this requires more warehouse space to store a larger amount of HDPE pellets, production costs and time are saved by not having to mix dyes and HDPE pellets. The inputs are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. HDPE pellets Lubricating oils Solvent cleaners Mold release agents Electricity Natural gas The desired product is comprised of molded plastic parts for the trimming...
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...Introduction: Plastic is one of the major toxic pollutants of our time. Being a non-biodegradable substance, composed of toxic chemicals, plastic pollutes earth, air and water. Plastic causes serious damage to environment both during its production and disposal. So the only way to reduce the hazards of plastic is to reduce the use of plastic and thereby force a reduction in its production. Plastic plays the villain right from the stage of its production. The major chemicals that go into the making of plastic are highly toxic and pose serious threat to living beings of all species on earth. Some of the constituents of plastic such as benzene and vinyl chloride are known to cause cancer, while many others are gases and liquid hydrocarbons that vitiate earth and air. Plastic resins themselves are flammable and have contributed considerably to several accidents worldwide. The noxious substances emitted during the production of plastic are synthetic chemicals like ethylene oxide and benzene. Besides hitting hard the eco-system, which is already fragile, these chemicals can cause an array of maladies ranging from birth defects to cancer, damage the nervous system and the immune system and also adversely affect the blood and the kidneys. And, many of these toxic substances are emitted during recycling of plastic, too. Recycling of plastic is associated with skin and respiratory problems, resulting from exposure to and inhalation of toxic fumes, especially hydrocarbons and residues released...
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...length Chart Product Mix Product line stretching Product line feeling Page 1 Page 2 Page 2 Page 4 Page 6 Page 7 Page 7 3|P ag e Profile of RFL GROUP: RFL started its journey with Cast Iron (CI) products in 1980. The initial main objective was to ensure pure drinking water and affordable irrigation instruments for improved rural life. Today the company has its wide ranges of CI products like pumps, tube wells, bearings, gas stoves etc and has achieved the prestige as the largest cast iron foundry and light engineering workshop in Bangladesh. With a vision to serve the common people of Bangladesh with quality necessity products, RFL diversified its operation into PVC category in 1996 & in Plastic Sector in 2003. At present it is market leader in all these three sectors-Cast Iron, PVC & Plastic in the country. Sizeable amount is also exported to different countries. It is equipped with in-house R&D facilities to design and develop new products. A well organized own testing laboratory is used to ensure consistency in producing quality products. RFL has been awarded with BSTI certificate and ISO 9001 Certificate for its strict compliance with the standard set by both the organizations. RFL has become a benchmark for competitors on the lines of quality by manufacturing premium quality products to give clients excellent services and true value for money. The unmatched products have given a big name to the domestic market so much so that the name is accepted with trust and quality...
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...Used Cartons, Plastics and Sachets as an Additive of the Production of Hollow Blocks A Research Paper Presented to Cebu City National Science Highschool Salvador St. Labangon, Cebu City In partial fulfillment Of the requirements of Gen Sci Subject Submitted by: Bacatan, Niña Faye U. Bajarias, Therese Grace S. Dinglasa, Ericka Minette M. August 2014 Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Introduction Background of the Study Plastic material is any of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic solids that are moldable. Plastics are typically organic polymers of high molecular mass, but they often contain other substances. The vast majority of these polymers are based on chains of carbon atoms alone or with oxygen, sulfur, or nitrogen as well. A sachet is a small disposable bag or pouch, mad from plastic, tin foil, or mylar, often used to contain single-use quantities of foods or consumer goods such as shampoo. Used cartons are boxes usually made of paperboard and sometimes of corrugated fiberboard. Many types of cartons are used in packaging. This three materials are one of the causes in having pollution in our community. More trashes are produced including the three of this. To lessen the trashes in the community researchers figure out the three materials: used cartons, plastics and sachets can be an additive of the production of hollow blocks. Statement of the Problem: This study aims to test if used cartons, plastics, and sachets can be...
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...If we took a panoramic picture of our bedrooms, we would find that more than three fourths of the objects are made of plastic; inclusively we could probably recycle every object at our sight. In the article “Plague of Plastic Chokes the Seas” written by Kenneth R. Weiss, he discusses the rapid spread of trash pollution, specifically plastic, in our oceans. Weiss not only addresses the spread of pollution, but also the damaging consequences it has in our ecosystem. In the following paper, I will address the threats of plastic debris gyres throughout the oceans, the vast amount of synthetic nets threatening wildlife, the spills and toxic chemicals in plastic pellets, and our nation’s obsession in materialism. Unlike natural disasters, most environmental threats are caused by human beings. Human population increases yearly, and with it increases consumption and demand. The more and more humans consume the more affordable we want things to be and the easier it becomes to eliminate objects as they appear useless. The idea of useless objects and easy elimination has caused Americans to produce about 4.5 pounds of trash daily containing anything from food, glass, textiles, plastics, metals and etc. (Eitzen, Zinn, and Smith 89). While our cities have tried to make every household “go green”, it seems quite simple to throw away trash all in one container rather than those provided to us for special purposes (i.e. recycling bin, yard waste and hazardous containers). This trash that gets...
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...Project Number 405422 The video on washing hands is a good way for you to teach your child and other how to wash their hands the proper way. Adults know that we wash ours hands before we eat, after we use the restroom, cough, sneeze, or pick up dirty things. We as parents and teachers need to instill these health tips to our students. A lot of parents just sit there child down to eat without washing or sanitizing their hands. Let’s wash Those germs away. I feel very confident about my demonstration, because I have worked in daycare and food services; and the one thing they were big on was cleanliness. I wouldn’t change anything about my demonstration, because I followed the video step by step and was very clear on explaining each step carefully. From this experience, I’ve learned that even infant hands should be washed after changing his/her diaper. Not washing your hand is the number one way we carries disease and infection. A baby will put his or her on a nasty diaper or even their private area while you are changing him or her. I also did my demonstration on diaper changing in the infant room. I felt great about the demonstration, due to the fact that I watched the video and understood exactly what to do. During the demonstration, I was more focused on keeping the baby still while I changed its diaper. I remembered from the video I could have given the child a toy to play with while I changed him or her diaper. I would not change anything about my...
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...Criteria P4 Metallic materials Copper: A ductile, malleable, reddishbrown metallic element that is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity and is widelyused for electrical wiring, water piping, and corrosion-resistant parts, either pure or in alloys such as brass and bronze. Recrystallisation: The process of recrystallisation usually begins when the cold worked metal is heated to a temperature of about half of it's melting temperature on the absolute kelvin scale. for example the melting point of copper is (1083 +273)K=1356K so it will anneal and recrystallises at temperatures of about 678K(about 600 C).Mild steel is mainly iron and a similar calculation indicates annealing can replace a sequence of forming and annealing operations. Alloying: Copper and its alloys are widely used in deep draw and flat stamped products because they have excellent electrical and thermal performance, good resistance to corrosion, high ductility and relatively low cost. Thermoplastic polymeric materials Polymer processing temperature: The effect of temperature change on polymers * When substances made of small molecules are heated, they simply melt and form a free-flowing liquid; however with polymers the process is more complex. * When polymers are cooled, they will often become very brittle. When heated, the polymers will first become flexible before melting. * This is due to their structure. In some polymers, there are areas of crystalline and amorphous regions...
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...Jessica Ortiz November 26th, 2014 Instructor: Reginald Jackson Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a carbon based synthetic compound with the chemical formula. Belonging to the group of diphenylmethane derivatives and bisemous with two hydroxyphenyl groups. BPA is a chemical used in all plastic items. It is used to harder the plastic and keep them light. It is regulated by the U.S. FDA. It plays a huge role in the modern world. It is used in everything made with plastic now days. It is used to make our lives easier, healthier, and safer. There has been no known health risks found yet. BPA’s are only dangerous if used in extremely high exposures. But it poses no known risks to human health. U.S. FDA stands for the Food and Drug Administration. It is an agency with in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The FDA’s current perspective on BPA is safe at the current levels occurring in food and beverage containers. Based on the following key points BPA is not carcinogenic. It does not affect the reproduction or development of people. The estimated dietary intake is extremely low. The potential human exposure to BPA is more than 400 times lower than the maximum acceptable. Polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins are recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They have not done any damage to the environment either. They are biodegradable. The government isn’t involved in anything pertaining to BPA’s. The FDA says that they are safe to be used. There is no cases...
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...Spray Up Process for the Manufacture of an Acrylic Bathtub Method Used: Vacuum Forming and Spray Up Presented By: LAURA URENA 1 Bathtub Manufacturing Using Spray up Technique 2 Table of Contents I. II. Open Mold: Spray Up. Major advantages………………………….4 Sheet metal forming for mold……………………………………….….5 III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. Mold Release……………………………………………………………………..6 Vacuum forming molding..………………………………………………..7 Spray up process description……………………………………………10 Materials and equipment used………………………………….…….13 Technical drawings ………………………………………………………...17 Cost analysis…………………………………………………………………….19 Video………………………………………………………………………………..20 X. References……………………………………………………………….…….21 3 Open Mold: Spray Up Fibre is chopped in a hand-held gun and fed into a spray of catalyzed resin directed at the mould. With open molding, the gel coat and laminate are exposed to the atmosphere during the fabrication process. The selection of this technique for the manufacture of the bathtub was because the feasibility that open mold methods allows such as: Most appropriate technique based on the costs of tooling due to the single cavity mold of fiberglass used for the size of the part 30x35x18 in. Portable equipment permits on-site fabrication. This technique enable the manufacturing of hot bathtubs that requires different types of reinforcement able to tolerate heat and load. 4 Sheet Metal for Bathtub Mold Injection mold is a technique used for the manufacture of bathtubs. For...
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...Insulation Aerogels, high-surface-area porous solids will be employed due to their light weight and low heat conduction to achieve optimal insulation of the Mars surface. Aerogels as a whole are made by creating a gel then extracting the solvent with supercritical fluid extraction. This leaves a very porous, low-density solid. Due to their porous nature, aerogels are considered to be the finest insulation materials available. Silica aerogels are good insulators, but will flake apart and produce dust in the Mars atmosphere. For this reason, all-polymer aerogels should be used over their silica-based counterparts. They can be created as thin, flexible films and are 500 times stronger than silica-aerogels. These polymer aerogels can withstand temperatures of up to 400°C without breaking down, and can be put beneath heat-resistant ceramic fabric. These aerogels resist wear and tear due to moisture while maintaining their flexibility. Due to their moisture resistance, ability to maintain form in Mars atmosphere, and their unparalleled insulative properties, all-polymer aerogels are optimal for use in a greenhouse built on Mars.1,2 Sabatier Reaction/Water Production When using a fuel cell to produce electricity, hydrogen and oxygen are electrolyzed to produce water and electricity. The water from this process can then be used to produce oxygen and extra hydrogen through an electrolysis reaction. The oxygen produced can be used for breathing in the Mars atmosphere while the hydrogen...
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...Polymers are additives used widely in pharmaceutical systems for numerous objectives, i.e. as suspending, emulsifying and flocculating agents, adhesives, and for packaging and coating materials. Polymers are made up of repeating monomer units with a high molecular weight. Their chemical reactivity depends on the chemistry of their monomer units, but their properties depend mainly on how the monomers are assembled together. Nearly all polymers exist with a range of molecular weight and for convenience the reported molecular weight of a polymer is the average molecular weight. In agree with Florence & Attwood, 2003 water soluble polymers have the capability to increase the viscosity of solvents at low concentrations, to swell in solutions and sometimes even to adsorb at surfaces. However they are primarily used to stabilize the system. The eye drops can have polymers performing various functions, such as control surface tension and viscosity, to modify the wettability, hydrate or provide cornea for other specific functions. The problem in the treatment of ocular diseases by liquid solutions, however, is usually low bioavailability of drugs due to the quick precorneal cleansing the area, i.e. the sites of absorption, protection mechanisms eye - blinking and reflex tearing. However, we often use drops in addition to maintain a desired level of therapeutic drug in the aqueous layer of the eye to induce a risk of side and toxic effects, or directly damage cells located on the surface...
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...McGraw-Hill Companies srl 540 APPENDIX B Cases TREXEL We’ve never met a customer who wasn’t interested in our technology. —David Bernstein, CEO of Trexel David Bernstein hung up the phone with Alex d’Arbeloff, Trexel’s largest investor, and contemplated an upcoming Board of Directors meeting scheduled for June 25, 1998. The meeting was only 10 weeks away and Bernstein, Trexel’s president and chief executive officer, needed to present a coherent vision of the company’s new strategy. Bernstein believed that Trexel’s patented technology for manufacturing foamed plastics had the potential to revolutionize much of the worldwide plastics industry. His innovative process technology, known as MuCell, allowed the Woburn, Massachusetts company to produce foamed plastic utilizing 25% to 50% less material than traditional solid plastics without a significant decrease in the strength of the plastic. Bernstein believed the market for products produced via this technology could be in excess of 50 billion pounds of material per year representing potential worldwide annual revenues of over $100 billion. To date, Trexel had entered into numerous development partnerships with manufacturers, but no commercial products had made it to market. Bernstein was torn between his desire to pursue a variety of applications for the technology and the view of...
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