Answers

Here are the answers to the videos posted.

Talking Wheels with LetsTalkWheels.com

1) The plant is located in Montgomery, Alabama and the tour is free to the public.

2) The team members are constantly looking at quality control such as the female team member in the beginning of the video. Team members also input and tighten parts that machines would have a hard time doing on the built frames. These parts includes the subframe, inner fenders, and break cables

3) There are plenty of correct answers to this question. The team members must give high attention to detail to ensure quality cars are produced. There are numerous checks on quality starting from the skeleton of the car to the test drive. Also workers must be technically trained for the tools and equipment they are using. Technical training for the car engines might be necessary. In addition, communication skills are necessary to work in a team. 

Start the New Year With Some Color

1) They heat up the wax with steam and pump it into silos for storage at 175ᵒ F

2) Part of the inspection process is done by the labeling machine and the other part is done by the operator. An operator is in charge of visually inspecting the crayon for defects. It is important that the operator pays attention to certain details, such as label placement or broken tips.

3) a)During the inspection process, as described before.

b)During the packaging of crayons, operators load a wheel with crayons in their appropriate categories from a warehouse.  The wheel is then used by another operator who selects the color in need and loads the crayons into the hopper that automatically sorts the crayons. The operator also loads the packing machine with folding cartons where crayons are taken from the hopper and are automatically packaged.

4) The smell of the crayons is apparent, as stated by the manager. In addition there is noise created by machines that is heard throughout the video.

Built to Ride

1) A cylinder is put into a machine with cutting tools. The tools mill the metal slats or cooling fins. These cooling fins allow the engine’s heat to dissipate.

2)  The pistons are installed on the connecting rods that are in the crank case.  The rods and bearings were installed by an operator to the crank shaft.

3) The electronic fuel injection system controls the amount of fuel that goes to the engine. It is installed between the two cylinders and held up by a special bracket.

Up, Up, and Away

1) They make airplanes. Specifically, they make rage and tube tail draggers.

2) Powder coding the fuselage structures and using state of the art paints.

3) They use  a laser cutting machine for many of their parts.

4) A good portion belongs to private owners for personal use. The others include state and federal agencies. Also universities, such as Purdue University, buy from American Champion.

It’s made in Tampa, not China!

1) They make parts for planes and space crafts, like the Mars rover.

2) Employees must be skilled in machining and computers

3) Business is going very well. The company has grown from five employees to over 100 workers.

4) They use 7000 psi water jets with nozzles to remove edges and distortions. There are also highly specialized individuals who remove sharp edges through the use of microscopes and tools.