Work Portfolio: Machining Turning Project – Part 3

Machining Turning project on SM 32 lathe of the Part 3. The main task of the project was to practice cutting on lathe two parts both inside and outside a bulk in such way that produces (near) perfect fit within given tolerances and allocated time.

Both parts after turning on lathe
The inner part, drawings of both parts, and work process sheet
The inner part, drawings of both parts, and work process sheet (other side)

On Trends Related to Recovery of Rare Earth Metals from the Waste of Electronic Devices

Periodic table: lanthanoids (https://www.rareelementresources.com/rare-earth-elements)

Individual Project Work about the prospects of recovering the Rare Earth Metals from e-Waste – On Trends Related to Recovery of REMs from the Electronic Devices’ Scrap (PDF)

Work Portfolio: Machining Turning Project – Part 1

Machining project – Turning project – Part 1. The main task was to finish the part within given tolerances and allocated time.

SN 32 Classic lathe
SN 32 Classic lathe
Drawing setup over the machine
Part 1 – turning exercise (view 1)

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Work Portfolio: Veneer Peeling Line Layout Design Optimization

As a part of R&D team, I worked on layout optimization of a veneer peeling line R3 by Raute. The aim of the research project was to streamline installation and reduce the people count necessary for the setup.

Source: www.raute.com
Source: www.raute.com

Due to a non-disclosure agreement, I cannot go in details about the work. However, working on a line layout has given quite good understanding of the underlying processes of veneer peeling, critical elements of the system and its underlying modules. The proposed solution helped streamline the installation and reduced the need in skilled workers for the setup of the equipment.

50 Business Diagrams for Strategic Planning

Sometimes, the task of strategic planning is overwhelming. The breadth of the issues often stunts with the question ‘WHERE DO I START‘. Here is a list of 50 business diagrams for 50 business diagrams for strategic planning (by Cinergix Pty) in one PDF file with brief explanation of each.

For brainstorming:

  • Affinity Diagram
  • Decision Tree
  • Mind Map
  • SCAMPER template

For documentation:

  • BPMN
  • Employee Journey Map
  • Organizational Chart
  • Service Blueprint
  • SIPOC Diagram
  • Value Stream Map

For meetings:

  • Retrospective Meeting Template

For project management:

  • Action Plan
  • Communication Plan
  • Lessons Learned Template

For research and analysis:

  • Cause and Effect Diagram
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Customer Journey Map
  • Empathy Map
  • Force Field Analysis
  • User Persona Diagram

For strategy and planning:

  • ADL Matrix
  • AIDA Model
  • Ansoff Matrix
  • BCG Matrix
  • Business Capability Map
  • Business Model Canvas
  • Impact Effort Matrix
  • Lean Canvas
  • OKR Goal Setting Template
  • Operating Model Canvas
  • Perceptual Map
  • PEST Analysis
  • Porter’s Five Forces
  • Product Roadmap
  • Project Charter
  • Risk Assessment Matrix
  • SMART Goal Framework
  • SOAR Analysis
  • Stakeholder Map
  • STEEPLE Analysis
  • Strategy Map
  • Strategy Diamond
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Value Proposition Canvas
  • VRIO Analysis
  • 5 Why’s Analysis

For task management:

  • Eisenhower Matrix
  • Gantt Chart
  • Workflow Diagram

Rat race for ‘happiness’

Recently, came across the ‘Happiness’ cartoon by Steve Cutts (2017). The genius of this art piece is in its blunt message. It makes one see the rat race routine from a side to realize something. Have you wondered, where we all are than much in a rush? For what good (if any good) we run?

How much the rush for happiness is imposed (prescribed) and how much is self-initiated? Can it be both?

Prognosis: Rare Earth Metals (REMs) and Current Situation on European Continent

It is a secret de Polichinelle that the West, AUKUS and particularly the US is in Ukraine after the natural resources and partly to weaken Russia. Not just any resources, but the rare earth metals (REM) in particular. The chase for REMs also explains the failed revolution in Kazakhstan (2021), Finland’s and Sweden’s joining the NATO, active interest in purchase of Greenland, aggressive rhetoric around Canada becoming the 51st state. It is easy to arrive to this conclusion once the connection is drawn around the following dots: advancement of IR4.0 built on digitization and digitalization, interconnectivity, smart automation, development of AI, heavy reliance of modern electronics (smart-phones, -TVs and computers), development of supercomputers, heavy reliance of modern weaponry on REMs (each F-35 take almost half a ton of those), map of distribution of REM and the roaring news add up to the desired picture.

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