Engineering

John Deere, who has built a reputation for doing the right thing, helps its suppliers meet the challenges of becoming a world class manufacturing company instead of just forcing demands on them. This program is about the successful partnership between John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin and one of its suppliers—the…

This video demonstrates how ABC identifies and computes the costs of both activities and processes. You’ll see the many advantages ABC has over traditional accounting systems and hear ways to trace resources to activities; trace activities to parts, products and distribution channels. You’ll also see how ABM evaluates those activities…

This program will examine how the grinding process has changed to offer a more optimized process, improved surface finishes, and more accurate cutting tools. The viewer will see the benefits of less complex systems that use more practical solutions and deliver a repeatable and stable grinding process. You will see…

Affordable Automation for Small & Medium Facilities The use of automation by large manufacturers has been well documented over the years, but what about automation at small- and medium-sized companies? Part of the award-winning Manufacturing Insights video series, you’ll go inside Factory Five Racing, Supreme Corporation, and Peterson Manufacturing to…

The Automated Composite Lay-up and Spray-up program focuses on the various automated processes and equipment developed to manufacture composite products of high quality. The use of CNC gantry ply-cutters, robots, tape lamination machines and fiber placement machines are among the automated technologies detailed.

This 3 part series addresses the operation and service of heating and air conditioning systems in cars. Part 1 covers physical principles, the basic refrigeration cycle, and the function of major parts, and compares expansion valve and orifice tube systems. Part 2 covers basic inspection, checking, measuring and listening, as…