Systematic Layout Planning (SLP)

The Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) methodology provides a common framework for solving facility layout and implementation problems.

Core Elements of SLP

• Product (P): Characteristics of the product being manufactured.
• Quantity (Q): Volume of production.
• Tour (R): The path or flow of materials and products.
• Service (S): Support services required.
• Time (T): Time considerations for production and processes.

The SLP Sequence: Phases of Analysis

The SLP sequence involves a preliminary analysis of production, routes to be used, activity relationships, and more. It is structured into three distinct phases:

Phase I: PQ Analysis and Relational PQ Diagram

This phase involves an analysis of Product-Quantity (PQ) to generate a Relational

Phys Evidence - Serv Envirom

(Important element of service mark mix) Service environment relates to style and appearance of physical surroundings and other elements by custom designing. Service environment is an art, involves time, effort, and can be expensive.

Purpose of Service Environment: Shape customer's experience and behavior, signal quality and position, differentiate and strengthen brand, core component of value position, facilitate service encounter.

Servicescape Model

Model developed by MaryJo Bitner. An important contribution of Bitner's is the inclusion of employee responses to service environment. Internal customer and employee responses can be cognitive, emotional, or physiological responses. Dimensions of service environment include...

Plastic Part Specifications

Material Requirements for Plastic Parts

• Material specifications must align with flammability requirements and include details like density and regrind percentages.
• Parts in contact with potable water require specific materials and color specifications.
• Flammability ratings must be UL recognized unless approved by a safety engineer.

Plastic Part Thickness & Tolerances

• Material thickness must be dimensioned in models with tolerances noted as "TYP MATL THK."
• Existing material thickness notes should be revised as necessary.

Plastic Part Finish Standards

• Finish specifications must adhere to GE Appliances standards for painted or coated parts.

Plastic Part Color Matching

• Color matching must follow GE Appliances color standards,

Electronic Transmitters: Balance of Forces

The balance of forces consists of a rigid bar supported at one point, where two forces are in equilibrium:

• Mechanical force: Exerted by the measurement element.
• Electromagnetic force: Generated by a magnetic unit.

An imbalance between these forces leads to a change in the relative position of the bar, driving a displacement transducer such as a differential inductor or transformer. This feeds an associated oscillator circuit, which adjusts the magnetic force to reposition the balance beam. This feedback circuit varies the output current in proportion to the process variable range.

Wheatstone Bridge and Diffused Silicon

Semiconductor sensors utilize the electrical properties of materials subjected to stress....

1.1. General Protection and Prevention Measures

2.1. General Requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

PPE must provide adequate protection against risks and meet the following general requirements:

• Ergonomics: Designed and constructed so that, under normal conditions, the user can perform their activity while maintaining the highest possible level of protection. The optimum level of protection is that beyond which the inconvenience resulting from the use of PPE would prevent its use.
• Safety: PPE must not pose a risk itself. The materials used and their degradation products must have no adverse health effects on the user. Contact areas must be free of roughness, sharp edges, or projecting points to avoid injury or irritation.
• Comfort

Audio Effects, Signal Processors and Mixer Inputs

1. Types of general-purpose processors and parameters

Reverberation / Reverb effects: key time and spatial parameters include reverberation time (decay time), pre-delay (initial delay), reverb delay, room dimensions, diffusion, density and liveliness.

Echo effects: main parameters are delay time, feedback (number of repeats), signal level, and intensity.

Modulation effects: parameters include modulation rate (frequency), depth (amount), and whether it is frequency or amplitude modulation.

Level (dynamics) effects: important controls are threshold, attack time and release (recovery) time.

2. Reverb processor adjustable parameters

Parameters used to shape a reverb processor include:

• Reverberation time

Part 1: Machine Design and Costing Syllabus

Unit 1: General Considerations in Machine Design

• 1.1. General Considerations: Aesthetic considerations regarding shape, size, colour, and surface finish.
• 1.2. Material Behavior: Fatigue, endurance limit, creep, and creep curve.
• 1.3. Factor of Safety: Selection criteria and application.
• 1.4. Stress Concentration: Its causes and remedies.
• 1.5. Design Resources: Use of design data books and standards in design.
• 1.6. Failure Analysis: Types of failures.

Total Hours: 06

Unit 2: Design of Simple Machine Parts

• 2.1. Socket and spigot type cotter joint.
• 2.2. Knuckle joint.

Design of Bolt

• 2.3. Basic types of screw fastening.
• 2.4. Stresses in screwed fasteners.
• 2.5. Bolts of uniform strength.
• 2.6. Design of eyebolt.

Total Hours:

Binding

Lifecycle Hooks

Pipes

Calibration Fundamentals

To ensure accurate measurements, measuring instruments must be contrasted against approved standards. This process is known as calibration.

Common Measuring Tools

• Ruler: A tool for taking measurements where physical divisions and subdivisions represent actual units of length on a scale.
• Caliper: A delicate precision instrument that requires careful handling to maintain accuracy.

Using a Caliper Correctly

When using a caliper, ensure the legs maintain firm contact with the part being measured. Use the fixed leg as a reference point and move the mobile leg until contact is achieved. Always ensure the rule of the gauge is aligned with the surfaces being measured.

Types of Caliper Measurements

• Exterior and interior dimensions
• Heights
• Collars

1. Defining Automation

Automation is the technology used to perform processes or procedures without the aid of human intervention.

5 Reasons to Automate

• Increase productivity
• Reduce costs
• Mitigate effects of labor shortages
• Reduce or eliminate routine manual tasks
• Enhance security for employees

3. Phases of the Automation Strategy

• Phase 1: Manual Production: Cells using a station run by people operating independently. Used for reasons of cost and time tools.
• Phase 2: Automated Production: Cells from one station operate independently. As demand increases and automation becomes justified, stations are automated to reduce labor and increase production rates.
• Phase 3: Integrated Production: Automated multi-station systems operating in series with automated