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November 19, 2008

Machines that Produce, Produce, Produce

Having computerized multi spindle machines is probably one of the best things a manufacturer can do. With the mass production capacity enormous, these machines are probably as or more important than assembly lines. They’ve been around longer, in some form or another, and have been perfected and automated with all the technology associated with computers and automatic systems. The workhorses that multispindles are, with their spindles that can rotate at thousands of revolutions per minute, they can produce parts at a fantastic rate. 

You will need screw machine training to be able to operate them. If you never have, it is going to be hard to understand how to program the CNC, load the parts, or change the attachments to the spindle. Maintaining the machine is another story altogether. They are expensive and need to last a long time. Some will just work for a while and the operator doesn’t have to do anything. Also included on some machines are cleaning systems to wash away excess material, collection trays, or lubricant systems to wash away the grime. This, and the programming capability, makes for a self-sufficient system that automatically produces what it is supposed to over and over again.

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November 17, 2008

Repeat Business

I saw a cosmetic dentist a few years back.  I remember the moment when I first considered doing so.  I was on a blind date with a boy my friend had set me up with.  She said she studied with him in biology class, and that he was really sweet and smart, etc. etc.  We were having dinner, and I remember thinking that yes, he is very nice and seems quite intelligent, and he has a sense of humor I can really get on board with, but I’m just not really attracted to him physically. 

When I thought about it, I realized that it was because he had bad teeth.  I felt guilty for being so superficial, but it’s a fact of life that we find some people more attractive than others, and the mouth is a key area.  Even while I was thinking these things, I knew that my mouth was no better than his.  That’s when I decided to get a smile makeover.

 I ended up marrying that boy, and I was so happy with the results of the procedures that he ended up seeing the very same San Jose dentist.  In a perfect world we wouldn’t judge each other for things like bad teeth, but I suppose it’s biologically ingrained in us to find certain qualities attractive and not others.

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November 15, 2008

How To Pick Your Flow Meter

When you are in the market for a flow meter, you will need to ask yourself some questions.  The first of which is of course what will I be using my flow meter to measure.  I will also need to determine the size of the flow controller that I will need to get as well as what type of ultrasonic flow meter will best fit my needs.  You will need to determine if the product that you want to put in place will be permanent. Will a handheld model be able to fit the needs that you have from the device.  Remember to do your homework and know what it is that you will be getting into.  If it is something that will need constant monitoring then common sense would suggest acquiring a permanent model to fit your needs.  If you are going to be going around the shop floor and conducting random checks then a handheld model will be the best option will fit your needs. 

Look at all of your options and consider them carefully.  Think about everything that you want to get out of the device that you purchase or install and go with what will work best when it comes to your monitoring needs.

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November 14, 2008

New Career!

So, I’m official a homestead design consultant.  “Homestead design” is something I cooked up, because I’m not just an interior or exterior consultant, I look for the whole picture.  Like, for instance, how to echo patterns in your main kitchen through to your outdoor kitchen components, or how to make your outdoor living space reflect your indoor sanctuaries.  I know the aesthetic value of a gas grill island juxtaposed with elegant lawn furniture and an overflow of wild and feminine blooms.  I know how to build and design a garden and can execute it as easily as matching textures in your living room and picking electronics.  We are a full service business, with an electrical contractor, furniture wholesaler, and first look exclusive antique shop.  

I have a portfolio of designs I’ve completed and my favorites are displayed on the walls of my office, which, of course, is totally gorgeous.  All in all, it’s a very exciting time in my career.  I am officially an entrepreneur and a small business owner and happily self employed.  How could life get any better than this?  Well, I suppose I could work on the steady boyfriend and social life part, but really, why make time for a social life when your career is everything you ever wanted?

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November 13, 2008

Bail bond project

For an introductory law class I’m taking at a local community college we had to write a paper on one aspect of law enforcement that we had an interest in.  Almost everyone wrote about either the police or lawyers, but I wanted to write my paper on something a bit different, so I chose to write about being a bail bond agent

At first I thought that maybe I had gotten in over my head and I wouldn’t be able to find enough information for my project, but I was wrong.  The internet was full of useful resources on the bail bonds business.   I decided that instead of doing a simple information piece I would compare and contrast the bail bonds business in two different states.  After some preliminary research I decided to compare Indiana bail bonds companies with Michigan bail bonds companies.  I looked at rates, availability and how many companies were in each state among other things.  I even phoned a few agencies to see how their customer service was.  I was pretty proud of myself and it turned out to be a very interesting and informative project.

My teacher was also impressed and gave me top notch marks for the paper.

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