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Author Archives: Eric Allen
Data Overload
Over ten years ago, I was asked to explain how I was using data to improve results. How do I think about what is important and where should one start? The presentation I developed is pasted below: The Use of … Continue reading
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Tagged Data, downtime, Manufacturing, MTBF, MTTR, OEE, rate, Stops, uptime, vertical startup
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The Machine Cycle
The Machine Cycle Chart is used to illustrate the sequence of operations for a process or piece of equipment. Detail and accuracy help workers understand, troubleshoot, and improve operating conditions. Continue reading
The Powerpoint Movie- Part 1
Have you ever tried to explain a simple concept to someone about how something changes over time, but the other person couldn’t grasp what you were saying? How about drawing a sketch and trying to show how something moves? What … Continue reading
Trap Time to Optimze Speed
One simple programming technique I like to use in PLC logic is what I call the “trap timer.” Maybe there’s a better name, but I’ve often written code for various reasons to “trap” issues- saving a key piece of information … Continue reading
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Getting Started with Stops
I recently had a former co-worker stop by my office with a question. He had transferred away to a new assignment at another factory in our company. His new factory had a lot of older equipment, mostly hard-wired control and … Continue reading
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Stop Causes and Recovering from Stops
Recently, I was asked to put together a presentation for Invensys, a software company that we use at my plant. I’ve worked with a wide variety of data in my career and wanted to share something meaningful with this group. … Continue reading
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