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  • in reply to: Is pre-shipment inspection mandatory #1466
    max green
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    When manufacturing is at least 80% complete, pre-shipment inspections are conducted by accredited inspection organizations. Before your goods is dispatched, you have one last chance to make any necessary changes, making this a valuable tool for protecting your product from potentially expensive import hazards. When the government of the importing nation mandates pre-shipment inspections (PSI), they are mandatory. Authorities claim that pre-shipment inspections protect their countries against imports of inferior products and minimize efforts to evade paying customs charges by exporters by ensuring that the price offered by the exporter represents the genuine worth of the commodities.

    Orders placed from outside the United States are subject to inspection by a third-party company to ensure everything is as requested. National financial interests are protected by PSI’s mission.

    The following countries currently require or request pre-shipment inspections:
    Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Comoros, Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa), Cote d’Ivoire, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Guinea, India (see note below), Indonesia (see note below), Iran, Kenya (under review), Kuwait (see note below), Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico (see note below), Mozambique, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Uzbekistan.

    in reply to: ABOUT ISO 9000 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM #1462
    max green
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    When it comes to quality management and quality assurance, ISO 9000 is described as a collection of international standards that were designed to assist firms in properly documenting the quality system aspects that are required to maintain an efficient quality system. This kind of strategy is not limited to a single sector and may be used to businesses of any size and scope.

    There are three fundamental principles that underpin the ISO 9000 standards: processes that affect the quality of products and services must be documented; records of important decisions and related data must be archived; and when the first two principles are followed, the product or service will benefit from continuous improvement.

    in reply to: Why can’t I just let the supplier do the quality inspection #1382
    max green
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    Finding the source of a problem with the quality of your product imports must be done with great care if this occurs. This often need the assistance of a skilled engineer who can conduct a process audit.

    in reply to: What materials are being used in CNC machining? #1301
    max green
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    There are hundreds of metals, alloys, and plastics used in CNC machining service, including turning, milling, drilling, and other processes. Here are some common CNC metals.
    – Aluminum 6061: the most often used all-purpose aluminum for CNC machining. Magnesium, silicon, and iron are the primary alloying elements. As with other aluminum alloys, it has a high strength-to-weight ratio and is inherently corrosion resistant. Additionally, this material is easy to work with and CNC machinability, can be welded and anodized and is cost-effective because of its widespread availability. 6061 is a material that is often used in automotive components, bicycle frames, sports goods, etc.
    – Aluminum 7075: Aluminum 7075 is a better grade of aluminum that is mostly alloyed with zinc. It is one of the strongest aluminum alloys available for machining, having an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio. Due to the material’s strength, it has average workability, which means that when cold-formed, it tends to bounce back to its original shape. Additionally, 7075 is machineable and anodized. It is used to manufacture high-strength leisure equipment like mountain climbing equipment, as well as automotive and aerospace frames, and other stressed components.
    – Brass: a copper-zinc alloy. It is an extremely soft metal that may often be machined without the need for lubricant. It is also a very workable material at room temperature, which means it is often used in applications that do not need significant strength. There are several varieties of brass, mostly determined by the zinc content. Corrosion resistance reduces as this proportion rises. Brass is often used in plumbing fittings, ornamental hardware for the house, zippers, naval hardware, and musical instruments.
    – Stainless Steel 303: 303 is not suitable for cold forming (bending), nor is it heat treatable. Additionally, the presence of sulfur precludes it from being a viable choice for welding. Although it has good machining qualities, caution should be used with regard to speeds/feeds and the sharpness of cutting tools. 303 stainless steel is often used for nuts & bolts, fittings, shafts, and gears. However, it should not be used for marine-grade fittings.
    – Stainless Steel 304: the most often used kind of stainless steel in a broad range of consumer and industrial items. Often referred to as 18/8, this alloy has 18% chromium and 8% nickel. Additionally, these two components contribute to the material’s exceptional toughness and non-magnetic properties. 304 is a machineable material, however, unlike 303, it may be welded. Additionally, it is more corrosion resistant in the vast majority of typical (non-chemical) settings. It should be treated by machinists using very sharp cutting tools and should not be contaminated with other metals. Stainless Steel 304 is an ideal option for culinary items and cutlery, industrial tanks and pipes, and automobile trim.
    – Stainless Steel 316: The inclusion of molybdenum increases the corrosion resistance of 316, which is why it is sometimes referred to as marine-grade stainless steel. Additionally, it is robust and simple to weld. Architectural and maritime fittings, industrial pipelines and tanks, vehicle trim, and culinary cutlery are all made of 316.
    – Titanium: well-known for its great strength, lightweight, hardness, and resistance to corrosion. It may be welded, passivated, or anodized to strengthen its protection and aesthetics. Titanium polishes poorly is a poor conductor of electricity but is an excellent conductor of heat. It is a difficult material to machine and should be used only with specialized cutters.

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    in reply to: Custom parts with CNC #1273
    max green
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    Here is a list of software used commonly for CNC design, maybe some of them are helpful. Fusion 360 is one of the most popular ones.
    Modeling
    Fusion 360
    Inkscape
    SolidWorks
    AutoCAD
    Control
    GRBL Candle
    Mach3
    OpenBuilds Control
    Universal Gcode Sender
    LinuxCNC
    PlanetCNC
    Simulation
    G-Wizard Editor
    CNCSimulator Pro

    in reply to: layout inspection and product audit #1272
    max green
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    Product audits are performed on a regular basis in accordance with a predetermined plan to ensure that the product meets the intended requirements. Layout inspections involve the inspection of a finished product in which we check all dimensions and perform functional tests to ensure that the product meets the customer’s requirements.
    1. Product audit is concerned with the past, while layout inspection is concerned with the present and what we want to accomplish in the future.
    2. Product audit is concerned with validating the intended requirement, while layout inspection is concerned with whether the intended requirement is relevant and if the real need is met or not.
    3. When we pick up a control plan for product audit, you will see that there are some product characteristics that are not only about measurements but also about the inspector, the inspector’s qualification, the sample frequency, and everything else about the product audit. Layout inspection, which is done at a specified frequency, which can be 6 months or 12 months depending on customer requirements, requires us to inspect all possible dimensions and functional tests, which may be the lifespan of the part, as well as all tests that are conducted as part of layout inspection.
    4. Product audits are performed on a sample basis and at various phases of the manufacturing process, including labeling and packing. However, layout inspection is concerned with the final product and primarily determines whether or not it complies with the requirements.
    5. Product audit is concerned with the efficacy of the quality management system in relation to the product, while layout inspection is concerned with the current situation at this moment.
    6. The purpose of a product audit is to determine if the product has complied with the requirements since the previous audit and, if not, what needs to be done. Layout inspection will include a dimension inspection to ensure that all of the specifications mentioned in the design are satisfied, as well as a look back two or three years to determine where the trend is heading.

    in reply to: How do scientists use color maps? #1174
    max green
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    Maybe this video is helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LntXC7bs5SU

    in reply to: Is factory inspection necessary? #1173
    max green
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    Yes. If you want to enhance productivity, eliminate defects, and cut down on waste, factory inspection is necessary for your production since it helps to rectify errors quickly after they are discovered.

    in reply to: The use of Sinumerik 840 5 axis #979
    max green
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    Using SINUMERIK with a machine doesn’t need you to worry about the machine’s kinematics when programming. The only thing you need to pay attention to is the movement of the tool and the workpiece.

    in reply to: How to determine the drill bit size? #938
    max green
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    You can find the drill bit size chart on lots of sites such as IPQC’s WIKI, standard size drill bits available in several measurement systems.

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