Martin McKie

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Does anyone know how long it takes for Google Scholar to pick up new citations from ResearchGate?

Last week on ResearchGate 3 new cites where identified on one of my papers. 1 from December 2022 and 2 from January 2022. How long does it take for Google Scholar to sync with ResearchGate and...

16 January 2023 8,123 5 View

Can you provide practical examples where you have reduced one of the following wastes?

Can you provide practical examples where you have reduced one of the following wastes: Scrap Waiting Inventory Movement Transport Over production Over processing Talent Training

02 April 2019 8,900 33 View

When producing coldbox cores using a 2 part resin system with a amine catalyst. How does the concentration of amine affect the cores and castings?

How does excess amine gas affect: 1. Core strength What affect can excess amine have on on castings: 1. Does it produce more gas during casting. 2. Does it disperse into the atmosphere if...

30 April 2018 7,321 3 View

When producing 2 part resin coldbox cores. What affect does the resin % have on the strength of the cores and affect the castings?

I understand that increasing the resin percentage will make the cores stronger. However, it will also make the retained sand harder to knock out and increase gas and potentially porosity during...

30 April 2018 5,866 0 View

Any suggestions for specific uses of Lean Manufacturing techniques within a traditional Foundry (SME)?

All, Any papers or practical experience on foundry specific lean implementations. Thanks in advance.

30 April 2018 3,571 11 View

What are you thoughts about using this new search engine, they use profits to plant trees? Ecosia - looks like and excellent idea.

I think this is an excellent idea and I want to share it with everyone on this platform and get your thoughts: Instead of using Google use Ecosia the Profits they receive will be used to plant...

01 January 1970 9,685 34 View

How do you prepare for an interview?

Interested in peoples opinions of preparing for a job interview: From an interviewee point of view, what do you prepare and how do you prepare? From an interviewer point of view, what do you...

01 January 1970 4,576 17 View

Adhesive bonding - Metal to Metal, what is the best adhesive?

What is the best adhesive to use for bonding metal to metal. What is the best method of preparing the surfaces. Metal to be bonded is steel to stainless steel

01 January 1970 2,786 7 View