Assembly - November 2008 - (Page 45) changes may be required during the design phase, maybe even as early as our kickoff meeting. A change in the project concept or means of execution of the included functions does not necessarily mean a change in the price. A change in the project scope, however, implies additional or fewer features or functions, and will drive a price change. Some customers just can’t help themselves; they need to ask, “Have you done this before?” I have never seen the answer to this question affect the project one way or another. We may not have done this particular combination of tasks before, but we know the laws of physics; we apply them daily, and we’re pretty sure they don’t change from job to job. Of course, if you ask us to look at a project that makes use of technology too far removed from our areas of expertise, nuclear physics, for example, we will respectfully decline to quote it. Design reviews are intended to be an interactive activity; not merely a presentation by us. We are responsible to make this machine function to the requirements, but you should not be a passive partner. You need to understand what you see and hear, question it, suggest improvements, and agree or disagree. Your company is depending on you to bring in a successful project. We like to hold the design reviews at our facility so we can show you our facility and capabilities, and we can pull in additional people from our staff, if necessary, to explain the details of a technical issue. We also have the requisite computer-based equipment here to make the review a satisfying experience. There are practical limits to our resources and tools for doing business. We do not have all of the CAD software packages that are on the market; we will use one of our standard packages, and convert the resultant documentation to your desired format if necessary. Debug, Qualification and Installation You need to consider expenses in Designed for demanding industrial applications Potting Bonding Casting Filter end-cap molding Sealing Systems designed for use with epoxy, silicone, acrylic, and urethane 30 years designing and manufacturing adhesive dispensing systems Ashby Cross Co. 28 Parker Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 USA ■ (978) 463-0202 ■ FAX (978) 463-0505 www.ashbycross.com Ergonomic Workplaces and Assembly Lines The recently united Conductix-Wampfler has one critical mission: To offer to manufacturers a comprehensive range of safe, ergonomic overhead energy supply and material handling solutions for assembly lines and work cells. Our customized systems include just the right mix of tool transporters, equipment carriers, jib booms, air hoists, and cable reels to keep your operations up and running. Our rugged, low maintenance products are time-tested in the most demanding environments and backed by a worldwide sales and service network. Contact us today with your system requirements! Electric & Air Supply Systems Equipment Carriers Tool Transporters Balancers Conductix-Wampfler | 8091 Production Drive | Florence, KY 41042 Tel: (800) 326 2899 | Fax: (859) 814 2110 info.us@conductix.com | www.conductix.com www.assemblymag.com November 2008 / ASSE M B LY 45 http://www.ashbycross.com http://www.conductix.com http://www.conductix.com http://www.assemblymag.com
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