From: Osbornmail@aol.com
Date: Wed Oct 08 2003 - 17:53:19 EEST
Kenny / Phill et al
Further to the previous thread on Shipping of parts, etc. and having just
received an undamaged, apparently well-packaged box of 2 urgent parts (one of
which was in 6 pieces, the other in 7 pieces...) I have a suggestion for a future
research project....
How about sorting out a definitive packaging solution for waxes / delicate
layer built parts which more often than not end up broken or damaged (usually
only on critical projects!)
Having witnessed over 10 years of trial and error (as both supplier /
customer) using various combinations of: boxes within boxes, eps peanuts, bubble
wrap, sealed air pockets, inflatable bags, cotton wool, shredded paper, silicone
rubber, ceramic etc. there is still no comprehensive solution for this as far
as I am aware.
Geometry and material are the key variables, and I am sure that list members
could provide some suitable test geometries. (Wax turbine wheels for
automotive diesel turbos for starters).
Potential end result could be a packaging solution for delicate parts
available at a premium. If this could effectively guarantee the safe arrival of your
parts, then it would be worth the extra ($10? $50? $100?) per shipment.
Am I crazy or would this be best solved by a research project approach?
I am tortured by visions of boxes suspended by springs on all sides that
couriers could play soccer with and still not break the part(s) held safely
within....
Any comments / ideas welcome.
Nick
Nick Osborn
Consultant
Fenland RP Ltd
Mobile: +44 (0) 7881 92 00 38
Tel: +44 (0) 1406 350 124
Fax: +44 (0) 1406 350 183
www.fenlandrp.co.uk
In a message dated 03/10/2003 09:32:47 GMT Standard Time,
K.W.Dalgarno@leeds.ac.uk writes:
> Subj:PhD studentship available - UK based
> Date:03/10/2003 09:32:47 GMT Standard Time
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> To:<A HREF="mailto:rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi">rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi</A>
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> Research Studentship in Mass Customisation of Foot Orthoses for
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>
> The appointment will be for a period of three years, with a start date
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> applicant will work on an Arthitis Research Campaign Research Project to
> be carried out collaboratively by the School of Medicine (Academic Unit
> of Musculoskeletal Disease) and the School of Mechanical Engineering to
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> Applicants should have a first or upper second class UK honours degree
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> The successful applicant will have their University fees paid and will
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