Within Tolerance Within Tolerance Episode 143 - Alex Kern
May 20, 2022
Guest Alex Kern, known as @ChiefBub on Instagram, shares insights on automation, tool selection, and lean improvements. Topics include Arch's business acquisitions, evolution of the shop, experiences at previous companies, impact of inspiration, equipment modification, standardization, choosing the right machine, terrible heatsink concept, hand wiping solution, and new machine tools like the Brother U 500.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Discussion about Arch's business acquisitions and the speaker's positive impression
01:49 • 2min
The History and Evolution of the Shop
03:48 • 30min
Experiences at a Previous Company and Transition to Globus Medical
34:12 • 14min
The Impact of Inspiration and Continuous Improvement
47:45 • 9min
The Hobex System and Equipment Modification
56:23 • 27min
Standardization and Tool Choice
01:23:43 • 20min
Excitement and Continuous Improvement
01:43:23 • 18min
Choosing the Right Machine for the Workshop
02:01:31 • 20min
Making a Terrible Heatsink and Researching Big Presses
02:21:25 • 3min
Searching for a Better Hand Wiping Solution
02:24:48 • 2min
Discussion on New Machine Tools
02:26:37 • 3min
Discussion on the new U 500 machine from Brother and its features
02:29:10 • 4min