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Interviews for Top Jobs at A123 Systems
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (1)
- Chief Technology Officer (1)
- Manufacturing Engineering Manager (1)
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- Business Systems Manager (1)
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- Temp to Perm Assignment (1)
- Declined OfferNegative ExperienceEasy Interview
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 days – interviewed at A123 Systems.
They utilize Recruiting firms for the initial interview. Be aware they use several. I had to go to the recruiter's office and interview there before I was submitted.
Although local, they requested a phone interview for the 2nd interview. It was basic questions but I was able to lead the talk away from the list of questions to an overall discussion about the position.Interview Questions
- None. Straight forward stuff. Answer Question
Reasons for Declining
Basically it did not feel right. Everything from the company utilizing every recruiting firm they could find to preferring to have a phone interview over a face-to-face interview.
I felt they had a superiority complex. They acted like it was a privilege to work for them. It was a privilege they called you for an interview. They also thought you should accommodate them 100%. They also were looking for the "unicorn". That is, they were looking for an individual with expertise in several areas and would not settle for less. It seemed they wanted a person to fill several roles within the organization and pay at a mediocre level. It shows how much credibility the put in the Information Technology organization. Clearly they were thinking IT was a cost center and should minimize it wherever they could. They did not see IT as way to gain competitive advantage.
Most notably, it was a review by a colleague who worked there in the past. Her experience was at A123 was "bad and I wouldn't wish on anyone".
She also questioned the leadership and the overall viability of the company on a go-forward basis. - Accepted OfferNeutral ExperienceEasy Interview
I applied through an employee referral. The process took a week – interviewed at A123 Systems (Novi, MI (US)).
Initially, a phone interview to review primary details. A group interview, generally consisting of the hiring manager, HR manager, and other managers that the position would interact with. Finally, an interview with the hiring manager's manager. The interview questions did not appear to be well thought out, nor did the other interviewers (other than the hiring manager) seem well prepared (more like they were just going through the motions to appease some HR requirement.
Interview Questions
- There really wasn't a difficult question asked. Answer Question
- No OfferAverage Interview
One phone interview. Took a while to get the in-person interview (delays on their part). The on-site interview involved four separate interviews. During the interviews I learned that I was going up against 2 internal candidates. Looks like I was the token outside applicant, as one of the insiders got the job.
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- I was asked technical details of a project I worked on ages ago. 1 Answer
- Accepted OfferNegative ExperienceEasy Interview
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 6+ months – interviewed at A123 Systems (Livonia, MI (US)).
Interviewed for a temp to hire position in December of 2009. Interview was at Novi location and we had to move conference rooms at least once. Met with 2 recruiters during first interview for about 30-60 minutes. Had a second round interview shortly thereafter meeting with the Plant Manager and HR Rep. Again had to move conference rooms at least once. Agency left a message that I did not get the assignment. Did not hear from anyone at A123.
6 months later the agency called me back about the position because the person they had chosen was not working out. (Come to find out it was an employee referral). Was told I was going to have a phone interview with the Employment Specialist on a Saturday. Never received a call. Then got a call from the agency that they wanted to set up a third interview. Met with the same 2 Recrutiers, the Employment Specialist & HR Rep from corporate, the HR Manager and the Director of HR.
Company was just getting up and running in Michigan so atmosphere was filled with excitement and high hopes.
Was brought in on a temp to perm assignment.Interview Questions
- Most of the interview process was very informal and non-structured. Answer Question
The temp to perm assignment did not allow for negotiation
- No OfferPositive ExperienceAverage Interview
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks – interviewed at A123 Systems (Romulus, MI (US)) in June 2012.
Still waiting on the outcome of the in house position applied for. It could take up to 3 weeks to find out.
Interview Questions
- What would you change about A123? 2 Answers
- No OfferNegative ExperienceAverage Interview
The process took 2 days – interviewed at A123 Systems in November 2011.
During my second interview the hiring manager asked me how I would handle direct reports that felt burned out by the amount of hours they worked. RED FLAG The other person asked me to describe the most IMPRESSIVE problem I solved and repeated this five times. Hmmmm, do I really want to work for these "types" of people. HELL NO. I almost left the interview at that point. I invested two visits and the company didn't even send me a kiss off email. Avoid this company at all costs. Life is too short.
Interview Questions
- How would you deal with direct reports that felt burned out by the amount of hours they worked. 1 Answer
- Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceDifficult Interview
The process took 3 weeks – interviewed at A123 Systems (Watertown, MA (US)) in September 2010.
Had a decent interview. Even the hiring manager asked what is your interest level. I said I am definitely interested. He also mentioned that I am their top candidate. Got the offer after 6 weeks.
Interview Questions
- What do think is good way to go in this direction of work? Answer Question
- Accepted OfferNegative ExperienceEasy Interview
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks – interviewed at A123 Systems (Romulus, MI (US)) in July 2010.
Basic interview lots of yes no questions. They really didn't look like they were to prepared for the interview. I was forced to wait in the lobby for about 15 minutes. I was in the interview for about 10 minutes they came at me with a lot of easy to answer questions... I feel that companies should be judged on how well they interview because is is a direct reflection of how their company operates.
Interview Questions
- Greatest weakness? Answer Question
- Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage Interview
I applied through other source. The process took a day – interviewed at A123 Systems (Shanghai, Shanghai (China)) in October 2009.
Firstly Video Interview, then face to face interview.
Interview Questions
- How would you improve the manufacture process according to your previous experience? 1 Answer
be confidence!
- No OfferNegative ExperienceDifficult Interview
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks – interviewed at A123 Systems (Hopkinton, MA (US)) in February 2009.
Went through a telephone screen.
Then met with 5 people over a 4 hour period.
The interview was thorough and tough.
My initial impression was it would be a good place to work.
People were intelligent and very nice.
Unfortunately the follow up after the interview was atrocious.
Not all interview candidates are a good fit with a company.
If that was the case, then the company owes it to the candidate to be told as much.
But my follow up phone calls were not returned
E-Mail request for feedback or status were ignored.
My initial impression was wrong.
They could offer me 2X of my former salary.
I'd never work there based upon my terrible interview experience.Interview Questions
- Explain how you would go about getting a cost down for this particular assembly. 1 Answer
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Whatley, J 2006, 'Student teamwork: developing virtual support for team projects' , Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 3 (2) , pp. 157-165.
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In the 21st century team working increasingly requires online cooperative skills as well as more traditional skills associated with face to face team working. Virtual team working differs from face to face team working in a number of respects, such as interpreting the alternatives to visual cues, adapting to synchronous communication, developing trust and cohesion and cultural interpretations. However, co-located student teams working within higher education can only simulate team working as it might be experienced in organisations today. For example, students can learn from their mistakes in a non-threatening environment, colleagues tend to be established friends and assessing teamwork encourages behaviour such as "free-riding". Using a prototyping approach, which involves students and tutors, a system has been designed to support learners engaged in team working. This system helps students to achieve to their full potential and appreciate issues surrounding virtual teamwork. The Guardian Agent system enables teams to allocate project tasks and agree ground rules for the team according to individuals' preferences. Results from four cycles of its use are presented, together with modifications arising from iterations of testing. The results show that students find the system useful in preparing for team working, and have encouraged further development of the system.
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analyzer(1) |
Sun Studio Performance Analyzer |
asa(1) |
Fortran carriage-control print output post-processor |
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Command-line interactive debugger |
fpp(1) |
Fortran source code pre-processor |
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new and changed features, known limitations, documentation errata for this release of the Fortran compiler, f95. |
fpp_readme |
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interval_arithmetic |
overview of the interval arithmetic features in f95 |
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Manchester United's Dutch forward Robin van Persie reacts after scoring the opening goal off a penalty during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football match between Manchester United and Olympiakos at Old Trafford in Manchester. Pic/AFP
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On Wednesday the housing authority held a graduation for the first seven people who have completed the FDIC Money Smart curriculum. An FDIC representative handed out the certificates.
During the 11-week program that began March 1, participants learned how to save money, build credit and apply for loans — with an eye toward home ownership.
"This program empowers people," program graduate Alan Porter said. "It gives them the resources to make choices about the future."
Porter, a recent MU graduate, checked his credit card statements more closely because of the class, and he found he was double-charged for an item. Now he's written a letter to the company and requested a reply within 60 days, something he wouldn't have known to do otherwise.
Porter said he hopes to move out of his home in Paquin Tower by the time he earns his master's degree in about a year and a half.
"A lot of times we have dreams, but unless we write them down, we won't obtain them," Porter said of his dream of homeownership. "I never thought of planning while still in school."
Roberta Mahannah and Marcie Luebbert thought they almost had a home when the mortgage company they were working with suddenly backed out. They attended the class to find out why that happened and learned that it was a type of scam that they luckily didn't lose money on.
"Now we know better," Mahannah said.
Verlencia Chambers said she hopes to be selected for a Habitat for Humanity house on Saturday, but if that doesn't work out, she said she'll try to get assistance through housing authority homeownership programs. More important, the program gave her skills and inspiration for life in general.
"I stuck with something I wanted really badly," she said.
Vikki Salerno, Money Smart instructor and authority employee, said the program addresses long-term family self-sufficiency by looking at the root causes of financial trouble.
"I'm really proud of these guys," Salerno said. "The potential here is really great."
Money Smart is for anyone, not just those with housing assistance. The next sessions start June 7, and Salerno said she's already sent about 500 letters to get the word out around the community.
In the Midwest FDIC region during April, more than 12,000 organizations — from educational services to credit unions — requested the free curriculum. By the end of the year, the FDIC hopes to have an interactive computer curriculum available.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development first offered the class in 1999 as a pilot program. Today, more than 2,000 families are enrolled in the program nationwide.
The Columbia course is offered by the housing authority and CHA Low-Income Services Inc., its non-profit organization. The Columbia Board of Realtors gave the authority $1,600 to begin the program, and lender Kimberly Hindelang provided credit reports at a reduced rate.
"It's a very worthwhile program," said Patricia Bixler of the Board of Realtors. "It will affect generations to come."


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1 Generating and Checking Involute Gear Teeth (May/June 1986)
It has previously been demonstrated that one gear of an interchangeable series will rotate with another gear of the same series with proper tooth action. It is, therefore, evident that a tooth curve driven in unison with a mating blank, will "generate" in the latter the proper tooth curve to mesh with itself.
2 Checking Large Gears (March/April 1987)
Gear manufacturing schedules that provide both quality and economy are dependent on efficient quality control techniques with reliable measuring equipment. Given the multitude of possible gear deviations, which can be found only by systematic and detailed measuring of the gear teeth, adequate quality control systems are needed. This is especially true for large gears, on which remachining or rejected workpieces create very high costs. First, observation of the gears allows adjustment of the settings on the equipment right at the beginning of the process and helps to avoid unproductive working cycles. Second, the knowledge of deviations produced on the workpiece helps disclose chance inadequacies on the production side: e.g., faults in the machines and tools used, and provides an opportunity to remedy them.
3 Cotta Transmission Installs CMM with Gear Checking Module (July 2010)
Xspect Solutions Provides Wenzel Bridge-Type CMM Equipped with OpenDMIS Software for Basic Gear Measuring Capability with CMM Flexibility.
4 Automated Inspection Systems: The Whole Picture (January/February 1998)
No one (not even you and I) consistently makes parts with perfect form and dimensions, so we must be able to efficiently check size and shape at many stages in the manufacturing and assembly process to eliminate scrap and rework and improve processes and profits. Automated inspection systems, which are widely used in all kinds of manufacturing operations, provide great efficiencies in checking individual features, but may not be as effective when asked to evaluate an entire part. You need to know why this is true and what you can do to improve your part yields.
5 Analytical Gear Inspection: The Shape of Things to Come (July/August 2000)
It used to be that gear manufacturers wanting to perform analytical gear inspection required at least three machines to do so: The lead measuring instrument, the tooth space comparator and the involute checking instrument. In the beginning, these machines were mechanically driven. Over the years, the manufacturers of analytical gear inspection equipment have combined these functions - and a host of others.
6 Our Experts Discuss... (March/April 1991)
Question: I have just become involved with the inspection of gears in a production operation and wonder why the procedure specifies that four involute checks must be made on each side of the tooth of the gear being produced, where one tooth is checked and charted in each quadrant of the gear. Why is this done? These particular gears are checked in the pre-shaved, finish-shaved, and the after-heat-treat condition, so a lot of profile checking must be done.
7 Definition and Inspection of Profile and Lead of a Worm Wheel (November/December 1999)
Traditionally, profile and lead inspections have been indispensable portions of a standard inspection of an involute gear. This also holds true for the worm of a worm gear drive (Ref. 1). But the inspection of the profile and the lead is rarely performed on a worm wheel. One of the main reasons is our inability to make good definitions of these two elements (profile and lead) for the worm wheel. Several researchers have proposed methods for profile and lead inspections of a worm wheel using CNC machines or regular involute and lead inspections of a worm wheel using CNC machines or regular involute measuring machines. Hu and Pennell measured a worm wheel's profile in an "involute" section and the lead on the "pitch" cylinder (Ref. 2). This method is applicable to a convolute helicoid worm drive with a crossing angle of 90 degrees because the wheel profile in one of the offset axial planes is rectilinear. This straight profile generates an involute on the generated worm wheel. Unfortunately, because of the hob oversize, the crossing angle between the hob and the worm wheel always deviates from 90 degrees by the swivel angle. Thus, this method can be implemented only approximately by ignoring the swivel angle. Another shortcoming of this method is that there is only one profile and one lead on each flank. If the scanned points deviated from this curve, it produced unreal profile deviation. Octrue discussed profile inspection using a profile checking machine (Ref. 3).
8 Selection of a Proper Ball Size to Check an Involute Spur or Helical Cear Tooth (September/October 1987)
A much-used method for checking the tooth thickness of an involute gear tooth is to measure the dimension over two balls placed in most nearly opposite spaces in the case of external gears, and the dimension between the balls in the case of internal gears. This measurement is then checked against a pre-calculated dimension to denote an acceptable part.
9 Advantages of Involute Splines as Compared to Straight Sided Splines (May/June 1985)
Since the design of involute splines and their manufacture requires considerable knowledge, not only of the basic properties of the involute profile, but also of various other elements which affect the spline fit and the sometimes complex principles underlying manufacturing and checking equipment, the question is frequently raised as to why the involute profile is given preference in designing splines over the seemingly simpler straight sided tooth profile.
10 Zoller and Ingersoll Partner for Measuring Hob Cutters (March/April 2011)
With growing markets in aerospace and energy technologies, measuring hob cutters used in gear cutting is becoming an essential requirement for workpieces and machine tools. Zoller, a provider of solutions for tool pre-setters, measuring and inspection machines and tool management software, has developed a new partnership with Ingersoll/Germany for shop floor checking of hob cutters by a combined hardware and software approach.
11 Editorial (July/August 1989)
Assorted thoughts while in a holding pattern over O'Hare... I recently returned from England where I spent time checking out the overseas markets and attending a machinery auction. Buyers came to this auction from all over - Germany, Italy, Switzerland, India, Australia, America - and the prices were astonishing. Often buyers were paying in pounds sterling the same amount or more than they would have paid in U.S. dollars.
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1 IMPCO Machine Tools Introduces New Laser Checking System (April 12, 2005)
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Surface treatments are key technologies used in the fight against corrosion for many industrial applications. Surface coatings allow the bulk properties of one metal to be combined with the surface properties of another. Coatings extend in-service component life through improved corrosion protection, enhanced aesthetic appeal, and greater wear resistance.Low-cost, bulk-applied, zinc-based coatings applied to steel substrates are widely specified for anti-corrosion, and benefit from the many unique properties of compounds containing hexavalent chromium (Figure 1).
For electroplated zinc and zinc alloys, this takes the form of a post-plated film applied by immersion from an aqueous chromate of acids and hexavalent chromium compounds. In addition to extending time to oxide formation (white rust), a range of distinctive colors, such as clear-blue, yellow, green, and black, are obtained.
Chromate was first patented in 19361 and largely commercialized during the 1950s.2 The basic technology has remained essentially unchanged, but it is well documented that hexavalent chromium compounds are environmentally and toxicologically hazardous.
Alternatives to hexavalent conversion coatings have existed since the late 1970s. These were based on the less- toxic trivalent chromium compounds and limited primarily to low-performing, blue-bright-type coatings. Over the course of the last several years, there has been growing interest in hexavalent chromuim-free processes. This is due, in part, to the new ELV and WEEE legislation, which dictates that vehicles and electronic components sold in Europe can no longer contain hexavalent chromium.
The End of Life Vehicle (ELV) Directive is the name given to the European Union legislation 2000/53/EC of September 18, 2000, concerned with preventing waste generated by vehicles below 3.5 tons' total permissible weight, through the re-use, recycling, and recovery of end-of-life vehicles and their components (Figure 2).
The directive has been the subject of much discussion and numerous articles over the past few years, but essentially it sets out for member states to encourage vehicle manufacturers to limit the use of hazardous substances.
After July 1, 2003, member states are to ensure that materials used do not contain cadmium, lead, mercury, and hexavalent chromium. Listed in Annex II are exemptions from this directive for these materials used in certain defined applications. In corrosion-preventative coatings, Annex II listed that a maximum level of hexavalent chromium at 2 g per vehicle would be allowed. This, therefore, will impact the hexavalent chromium materials found in surface coatings, such as chromate films, on zinc electroplating. Not affected by the directive implications are hexavalent chromium materials used in chemical processing (which are regulated through other workplace and environmental hazard related directives). Therefore, chromium electroplate is not restricted in the ELV directive.
Annex II of the directive was amended June 27, 2002; the hexavalent chromium replacement date was changed to July 1, 2007, with the following notes:
A further amendment to Annex II was published on September 20, 2005. It now makes the provision under exemption item 13 as follows:
At press time, OEM response to this change was unclear. But several sources suggest that existing hexavalent chromium-free implementation plans will proceed to meet the 2007 target date.
Many are familiar with the clear, blue color films on electroplated zinc, which have been successfully obtained from formulations based upon inorganic trivalent chromium compounds for a number of years. They were originally developed to overcome discoloration caused by the reaction of hexavalent chromates with metallic contamination (notably iron) from non-cyanide-containing zinc electrolytes and patented in 1978.3 These were thin films around 30 to 40 nm thick as confirmed by SEM and XPS techniques, and offered a moderate level of corrosion resistance for zinc. Further research directed towards the use of metal ions, notably cobalt, were reported, providing improvements to these early formulations, patented in 1982.4
These chemistries have developed further in reliability and performance in recent times, having found particular favor with alkaline non-cyanide zinc users. Their increased material cost and process control requirements are balanced by their longevity, color consistency, and higher corrosion resistance. Today, improved decorative aspects for blue passivate films are available from trivalent chromium formulations that are free from fluoride and cobalt. They are very tolerant to iron levels in the passivate solution, producing lower thickness films with enhanced blue bright color and moderate corrosion protection. Improvements with corrosion resistance for blue passivates can be obtained from formulations containing a higher chromium concentration combined with fluoride, cobalt, and other corrosion inhibitors.
These build increased film thickness onto zinc around 75 to 100 nm without micro cracking as confirmed by FE SEM (Figures 3 and 4). Neutral salt spray demonstrates improvements in their value as corrosion-resistant films.
As end user performance requirements increased for trivalent passivates, notably from the automotive OEMs, recent times have seen a focus for the adoption of "thick film" iridescent. Chemistry developments were reported and patented that used higher trivalent chromium contents with cobalt and organic acids.5,6 Combined with operation at elevated solution temperatures of 55 to 65°C, these conditions built significant thickness onto zinc. The thicker film of around 300 nm is responsible for the recognizable red-green iridescent color; this type of iridescent passivate compares favorably with that achieved from yellow chromates.
Many reports have confirmed their improvements against heating as automotive OEMs demand deposit performance with and without heating at typical levels such as 120°C/1h, 120°C/24h or 150°C/2h, dependent upon the individual manufacturer concerned. It has long been established that chromates do not perform well against temperature, as their cracked films tend to dehydrate and lose most of their protective value. The thicker iridescent trivalent films do not suffer from this and, therefore, offer enhanced protection.
Surface characteristics of the thick-film passivate has been confirmed by SEM and XPS, and have shown the significant role played by zinc contained within the passivate matrix. Neutral salt spray evaluations have demonstrated that comparable or improved corrosion resistance is achieved from the thick-film iridescent passivate.
The most recent development is from a new type of trivalent chromium-based formulation being commercially introduced. It provides the characteristic iridescent color but from more acceptable processing conditions. The significant change is higher solution operating temperatures are no longer required to build film thickness onto zinc, thereby saving valuable energy consumption and contributing to a reduction in overall process costs.
Surface analysis has shown film thickness around 250 nm with no micro cracking to the surface (Figure 5). Corrosion studies demonstrate competitive performance against existing trivalent passivates and that yellow chromates can be directly replaced.
Highly decorative black chromates from pigments, typically silver-containing chemistries, have been traditionally used on zinc. The incorporation of silver has the effect of decreasing corrosion protection to moderate levels while increasing material and processing costs. The development of zinc alloys in the late 1980s allowed the use of non-silver chromates to achieve functional black finishes at lower cost.
Developments in the mid 1990s showed that zinc alloy electrodeposits of zinc iron and zinc nickel were readily blackened from phosphate-based trivalent chromium passivate, and were patented in the U.S. in 1995.7,8 It has emerged that, to meet current market expectations, these are now only competitive when used with a topcoat, to achieve appearance and corrosion resistance.
Market-suitable black passivates for use on zinc have proven more elusive. Early attempts using molybdates could provide a functional color and appearance, but without achieving appreciable corrosion resistance. Research has continued and some commercial products are now being adopted that offer appearance and performance onto zinc when used with a suitable topcoat.
The reliability of trivalent passivate films is improved by the use of post-applied topcoats based upon silicated or organic chemistries (Figure 6). These modify and further enhance the functional properties of the passivate films such as appearance, abrasion resistance, and corrosion protection.
Inorganic seals form a glassy layer with passivate and have been adopted for lower corrosion demands when cost is the significant driver. They have been chosen for applications where fluid compatibility is an issue, such as automotive braking systems. Decorative demands are met with the use of organic-based formulations that apply highly glossy, clear films in excess of 500-nm thickness.
For fastener applications, custom torque 'n' tension topcoats are available that modify surface tribology to ensure uniform torque and clamping characteristics, which are essential for joint integrity in modern automated assembly.
There are several important challenges associated with the introduction of processes that are free of hexavalent chromium; the change for applicators is significant. Hexavalent chromium technologies have proven to be extremely flexible and tolerant, demanding only a low level of control and equipment. In the vast majority of applications, hexavalent chromates have received only minimal process control measures. Proprietary products for the formation of chromates have been reliable and inexpensive; it has been proven cost effective to replace them on a regular basis, negating the need for prolonged solution life.
The transition from hexavalent to trivalent technology has been significant, not only from an environmental standpoint, but process application as well. Operating parameters that were previously ignored now must be carefully controlled and monitored. Additionally, more rigorous performance requirements have been added to specifications, placing an even greater burden on both platers and chemical suppliers.
As a result, a partnership has been formed where the plater and chemical supplier work together to achieve the lowest operating cost while ensuring maximum performance from the final coating. This also directly benefits the end user by assuring a consistent quality output from a specific applicator.
An example of how chemical suppliers and applicators work as partners can be found in an innovative concept known as ZinKlad. The ZinKlad program was developed by MacDermid and launched into the market in 1999 as a vehicle to effectively manage the transition away from hexavalent chrome. This unique program combines the use of innovative chemistry with process control and strict audit protocols, resulting in a global network of approved applicators.
The latest zinc-based application technology is matched to synergistic hexavalent chromium-free passivates and topcoats to produce a hexavalent chrome-free, high-performance coating.
A complete audit of the applicator's facility, production line, process, and quality controls is an essential first step in effective change management. The process sequence is reviewed to assess suitability for inclusion of trivalent passivate and/or topcoat. In addition, process and quality control procedures must be in place to ensure proper bath chemistry is maintained and parts are routinely tested against minimum performance requirements.
Line decontamination is necessary for the provision of hexavalent chromium-free finishing. This would take the form of thorough water rinsing of process equipment such as tanks and racks/barrels, followed by chemical treatment.
In the case of an existing process line conversion, care should be taken with alkaline pretreatment stages, as they will probably contain chromate residues. Therefore, it is prudent to discard and make up with fresh chemistry.
The absence of hexavalent chromium can be checked and, once verified, the line is signed-off and ready for installation of the new chemistry.
To achieve maximum cost-effective performance from the trivalent chromium technologies, a defined program of control procedures has proven beneficial. The applicator makes a provision to monitor and control the passivate solution temperature, solution pH, and immersion time. Solution concentration is determined through various methods of analysis, the results typically being calculated in ml/L. Adjustments to the concentration would typically replace drag-out losses, as only minor amounts are actually consumed during film formation.
It has become beneficial to monitor zinc and iron levels as they build as contaminants in the passivate solution during operation. Dissolved metallics have a significant effect on final deposit appearance and corrosive protective value. Elevated levels of ferrous and ferric iron significantly influenced the film appearance and reduced corrosion-resistant properties.
Once the necessary process modifications have been made, each approved applicator is required to submit samples from production for independent performance monitoring. This is done both for initial applicator approval and on a quarterly basis thereafter. In order to ensure maximum consistency, all samples from the ZinKlad network are channeled through to a central validation point.
Every batch of samples is logged and then assessed against the same evaluation criteria, specifically appearance, thickness, freedom from hexavalent chromium, corrosion resistance, and, when specified, torque tension.
Freedom from hexavalent chromium is important to verify the applicator has deposits free from the presence of detectable hexavalent chromium and also to demonstrate ongoing process reliability. This is laboratory checked against ISO 3613 and supports the regular on-site testing at the applicator's facility. This method defined leaching for five minutes in boiling deionized water and uses a dipenylcarbazide reaction, which is oxidized in the presence of hexavalent chromium to form a red complex, which can be quantified by US/VIS spectrometry. Corrosion resistance is evaluated by neutral salt spray to ASTM B-117. A range of performance finishes are specified with defined minimum attainment levels both with and without heating treating at 120°C for four hours.
The torque 'n' tension characteristics for standard threaded fasteners can be evaluated, as defined by the end-user finish specification. Unless otherwise specified, samples are checked against the default procedure of SAE/USCAR-11.
The ZinKlad approval program has continued to find acceptance with a large number of global OEMs, and ZinKlad finishes have been approved against a number of specifications.
The first global OEM to benefit from a managed applicator program was the Ford Motor Co. Their engineering material standard WSS-M21P17-B3 for worldwide fastener coating suffix S437 exclusively specifies ZinKlad 250.
Environmental and legislative pressures have been the catalyst for adopting alternative technologies, to enable the substitution of hazardous substances, such as hexavalent chromium, that have been used in traditional processing. Trivalent chromium-based formulations have proven to be competitive and are already adopted into the supply chain. Topcoats that enhance and modify the functional properties of the deposits are sometimes needed to meet increasing end-user demands.
Experience to date with this significant technology change has illustrated the need to have a strategic co-operation between all companies involved in the supply chain. The use of approved applicators enables the introduction of quality assurance protocols to manage the initial process change, monitor in-process controls, and verify on-going deposit performance. This ensures that quality levels are maintained, providing a high level of end-user confidence. MacDermid has demonstrated that a network of approved applicators has been extremely useful in assisting end users to adopt a truly global strategy to meet supply chain demands.
A greater level of mutual understanding and support means that industry will be better equipped to handle changing social, economic, and environmental issues in the future.
Michael Wyrostek is North American manager for MacDermid's Global Functional Coating Group.
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Suspected smugglers who tried to use ramps to drive an SUV over a 14-foot-tall border fence had to abandon their plan when the Jeep got stuck on top of the barrier. Authorities say agents spotted the Jeep Cherokee teetering atop the fence. It was perched about five miles west of the Colorado River and the Arizona state line. Officials say two smugglers on the Mexican side of the border who were trying to free the Jeep when agents approached. The smuggler ran further into Mexico and escaped.
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Music Together® is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for families with children birth through 5 years old. Now taught in over 2000 communities spanning more than 25 countries, the program was developed in 1987 by the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, NJ. Music Together pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally appropriate music curriculum that facilitates adult involvement. Through informal instruction, classes provide an engaging, playful, and non-performance-oriented learning environment that emphasizes actual music experiences rather than concepts about music. One of the unique features of Music Together is that no matter where you are -- whether it's California or Istanbul -- your family is singing the same songs and reading the same songbooks.
Music Together classes build on your child(ren)'s natural enthusiasm for music and movement. We believe that music ability is as much a basic life skill as walking or talking, and that all children can achieve basic music competence -- i.e. learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate in music-making with confidence and pleasure -- provided that their early environment supports such learning. Music Together creates a rich musical environment in the classroom, while also facilitating family participation in spontaneous musical activity at home within the context of daily life. The program provides children with the basic musical skills needed to enjoy school and social musical activities, and to study voice or an instrument if they choose to do so in the future.
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BLACKFOOT – Bingham County Commissioners rejected the latest proposal from MSW Green Energy to build a waste-to-energy plant at the Bingham County Transfer Station. Officials from MSW Green and the president of GGI Energy from Plano, Texas, were in Blackfoot last week to present their latest proposal to the Bingham County Commissioners. After listening to the proposal from GGI Energy, Bingham County Commissioner Cleone Jolley said, "I'm not going to negotiate any project with MSW Green. "I'm going to court; I'm going to get this settled."
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Norma Byington, 81, Long time Blackfoot resident, died Saturday, April 16, 2011, at The Gables in Idaho Falls from natural causes. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Hawker Funeral Home.
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Wilford Ballard Sr. (aka Wolfie), 79, of Pocatello, died at a local hospital following an illness. He was born March 22, 1932 in Fort Hall to Julius and Katie Hill Ballard. He married Leota Amy Ponzo in Fort Hall. He worked as an auto mechanic with Johnson's Auto. He then went to Fort Worth, Texas, where he took training to become a certified welder in 1959-60. Upon returning to Idaho he worked for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes as a certified welder working in the Soil and Moisture Department until he retired.Â
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The German Academic Exchange Service, or DAAD, is an organization offering a variety of funding opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and professional scholars to study and research throughout Germany. DAAD not only promotes Germany as an important academic destination but also builds ties between universities around the world.
As a DAAD partner university, the University of Iowa nominates priority candidates for the DAAD Study Scholarship and Research Grant program competitions held in the fall. These nominated applicants will be placed in a separate application pool, receiving priority over the general competition.
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I usually need recipes for less than four servings since I am only feeding two, but sometimes I want a recipe that would be perfect for one. I am sure there are people who are single or feed one or two people and find that many recipes are too large for them, so let's share some here.
Check Out Cookbooks at Library
The library has a number of cookbooks that provide recipes for one or two people. My other suggestion would be to prepare the full-size recipe, whether of chili, meatloaf, etc., and then freeze the extras for the days when you don't have the time or inclination to cook. That has been a blessing to me on many days when I am hungry and lack the time to prepare a meal.
Divide and Conquer
When we became "empty nesters," I had a problem with cooking too large! My Mom gave me an answer.
Buy small glass casserole pans at garage sales, thrift stores, etc. When making a meal, make the "normal" amount and split as far as it will go into one- and two-serving dishes. My hubby works occasional nights and the singles get used when he's away. I pull out a two-serving dish for both of us.
It's so nice to have an assortment in the freezer. After adding veggies, bread, and fruit, supper is served.
I do have a warning. When heating up a cold (or frozen) glass dish, be sure to put it into cold oven and then turn on oven. Suddenly placing a frozen glass dish into a hot oven will break the dish.
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Allrecipes.com is a website with thousands of recipes that have been made and reviewed. You can change the recipe to feed two, and it automatically adjusts the recipe for you. I love this site and use it all the time.
Save on Lunches as Well
When cooking for 1 or 2, I rarely only cook that amount. I use the leftovers for work lunches the next day. Most recipes are written for 4 servings, which works out nicely for me and my boyfriend to have dinner and a lunch or two for me for that week. I also invested in a small freezer. I live in a rather small apartment, but I've still managed to make room for it. I keep my microwave on top of it, so it does double-duty. It's great for freezer-friendly recipes that make a lot of volume like batches of soup or chili that I can save for later.
Re-Purpose Leftovers
I am cooking for two these days after years of not having to cook at all (my husband was the chef, but his health doesn't allow him to do it anymore). Since I also work full time, the time-saving and frugal thing to do is to prepare any recipe and then freeze the extra portions. I made a pot of chili today, and after a delicious meal, we have enough for tomorrow's lunch and two more meals in the freezer.
You can also cook something one day, and re-purpose the leftovers the next. I cooked one pound of London broil on the grill last night for dinner and then chopped up about 1/2 pound of it to add to 1/2 pound of hamburger to make today's pot of chili. You can turn leftover spaghetti sauce into hot dog chili just by adding some spices. Leftover chicken can go into soup or slice it for sandwiches or make chicken salad. My favorite thing to do with leftover chicken is to make enchiladas with it. Even a small meatloaf makes enough for great sandwiches the next day and what's left freezes great. You not only save time, but have back up meals for when you're sick or just tired.
Using square containers uses your freezer space better, or things like spaghetti sauce can be frozen in zipper bags. I went ahead and chopped the entire onion today and then spread the leftovers out on a plate in the freezer and bagged up the frozen pieces to use when I make spaghetti the next time.
When I was single, I used a divided plastic container to create TV dinners from the leftovers when I cooked. I usually took those to work for lunch, but they froze well, too.
Cook Once, Eat All Week
I've lived alone for 15 years. I've come across some recipes I enjoy that freeze well. I cook the entire recipe, usually four servings, and eat leftovers once or twice. When I'm tired of the dish, I freeze the other serving. These meals make nice TV dinners for work, seasoned to my liking and not loaded up with fillers like rice or pasta.
Another approach is to cook up a package of beef, chicken, turkey, pork chops, etc. on the weekend. Throughout the week, you can have fajitas, stir fry, pulled pork sandwiches, etc. with the cooked meats with only minimal cooking of vegetable extras.
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submitted 2 years ago by cjam93
So my goal is to build muscle and become better looking. I am currently bulking. I am going to the gym 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) I am following an ABABAB pattern.
A Day:
Squats 3x8 Bench Press 3x8 Bent Over Barbell Rws 3x8
B Day:
Deadlifts 3x8 LatPull Downs 3x8 Overhead Press 3x8
I keep the same amount of weight on the bar for all 3 sets. If I make it through all 3 sets of an lift successfully than I add 5lbs the next time that I do that lift. I should also note that I am very much so a beginner.
Ok so this is the one that I just found online. It looks to be much more in depth than what I am doing and I am thinking that I should maybe switch over to that one. Advice would be great!!!
The one I may switch to:
Gain-Weight Routine
Squats 5 x 8,8,6,6,6
Bench Presses 5 x 8,8,6,6,6
Incline Presses 5 x 8,8,6,6,6
Wide-Grip Chins 5 x 8-10
Bent-Over Rows 5 x 8,8,6,6,6
Side Lateral Raises 5 x 8,8,10,10,10
Barbell Curls 5 x 8-10
Lying Triceps Extensions 5 x 8-10
Deadlifts 5 x 3-5 (building up to one max set)
Machine Calf Raises 5 x 10-15
There is the routine above.
The first 2 sets are only warm ups . The last 3 sets are working sets . The warm ups should not be taxing at all, maybe just do like 50% of the target weight, then 70% of the target weight. At the end of your training, you can do some abs and face pulls if you desire. Perform this 3-4 days a week(every other day), at least 3 times a week. Monday,Wednesday,Friday,Sunday for example then Tuesday,Thursday,Saturday the next. As long as you just get in M/W/F that will suffice though. Once you can complete the reps for each weight, then increase by 5 pounds. Remember that Deadlifts are only ONE working set, the first 4 are just ramped warm up sets.
[–][deleted] 6 points7 points8 points 2 years ago (3 children)
Greater complexity does not equate to greater progress. If the current program is working, why switch?
[–]cjam93[S] 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (2 children)
I guess I was just thinking that, the second one would work more of my body better. Ive only been back in the gym for 2 weeks, tomorrow is my 6th trip to the gym. I do feel like what I am doing is working though, because I already have some weight changes (my own weight, not lift numbers, though I have been increasing those each trip) I will likely stay where I am at then. I just wanted to make sure I wouldnt be missing out if I stayed where I was. thanks!
[–]silverawGeneral - Inter. 7 points8 points9 points 2 years ago (0 children)
The shittiest program that you actually do is miles better than the perfect program that you switch, modify, skip out on, etc.
Just stick to one thing for a while. There is always going to be something out there that is prettier, sounds better, or you decide that you like more. Great, keep it in mind for when you are done with your program that you are doing now.
[–]556x45mm 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children)
If its only been two weeks then give it some time. Stick to your current program for 2 or 3 months and then reassess to see if you are getting the results you desire. Be honest with yourself too; have you been eating well, lifting consistently, working hard in the gym, etc.
[–]randomyaho0 8 points9 points10 points 2 years ago (0 children)
You know what, OP? Your current routine is fine. Maybe try power cleans instead of bent-over rows every couple times to better work your calves and add an explosive movement, but otherwise keep it simple. Someone else asked if you're doing warmup sets before your 3x8s and they were right to. Warmups are important for every exercise, ten minutes on the bike is no substitute. You have the right idea when it comes to adding weight. Go hard!
[–]klevenisms204 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (0 children)
this looks like a smidge of a ss/sl type deal with a little more accessory work.
whatever floats your boat.. as long as you see progress, why change?
[–]thetjs1 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (4 children)
Why lat pull downs instead of pull ups?
[–]cjam93[S] 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (3 children)
As of right now I can do maybe 5 pull ups max, so I thought I would do more for myself if I did pull downs. Is that right?
[–]thetjs1 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (2 children)
Personally, I think if you can do 5 pull ups, then you should do pull ups. You may want to look into that, but I'm pretty sure that this is generally accepted advice from the fitness community.
[–]cjam93[S] 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (1 child)
Ok cool thanks! I would love to get some other opinions on this and go from there. If anyone else would like to add to this that would be great!
[–]shlevonCharter Member 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago* (0 children)
I would personally just stick with the pulldowns for now. Chins/pullups are a great exercise, and I might have a marginal preference for them, but from a muscle/strength development perspective, there really is nothing wrong with pulldowns.
[–]desperatechaos 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children)
I like the warmup sets (which you should be doing anyway) on the second routine and the lower working set volume, but not the amount of exercises. I'd take the rep scheme but keep the current lifts.
[–]CoSh 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children)
They're both fine, the second one is going to take longer.
If you have a squat + a pull + a press in your routine, lift heavy, eat lots, sleep lots, you're going to get bigger.
If you are a beginner, you should have getting stronger as one of your main goals. Starting Strength and Stronglifts are both very good beginner routines and incorporate linear progression which is very good for systematic strength gain.
One of the problems you are going to face as a beginner is program attention deficit disorder, so make sure you pick a good program and stick with it for at least a few months if you want to see good progress.
[–]SnowKrashKen 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Have you looked at the Greyskull LP routine? This is a beginner program that works on some basic strength, while incorporating hypertrophy for size. I have heard many good things about this routine from beginners who wanted to look good and gain strength. I have incorporated parts of this routine in to my own with great success in strength gains.
Here's a link to a run down of the routine: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=134370001
[–]abwcorporation 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children)
The amount of isolation work in the 2nd program (20 sets, if I'm reading that right) is excessive for not only a beginner, but for most if not almost all lifters.
The volume as a whole on that (2nd) program is quite high. I would recommend you ensure your nutrition and sleep can handle such a large amount of work before you move up.
Concentrate on packing on weight on yourself and on the bar. Learn good form as well as you can from other lifters. Trust yourself and stay with it.
And don't switch programs until your gains stop.
[–]A-RonStrength Training - Inter. 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children)
Ever look into Madcow 5x5? It appears very similar to what you are doing, but might have better programming. Check it out if you want more of a challenge.
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[–]pgan91Strength Training - Inter. -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (0 children)
Uh... are you warming up properly? I mean, you're not just slapping weight onto the bar and doing it right? Because, from the tone of your post, it seems like you might just be doing that.
Warmups are a MUST. For me, if I'm going up to a 365 deadlift for sets, I do a set of 5 at 135, 225, and 315 as warmup. That's 3 sets of warmup for 3 sets of actual lifts.
And SoupOfTheSeason is correct. I only stopped Starting Strength after my strength stopped progressing, and then, switched up to an intermediate program, which had the same lifts, but just different rep/weight schemes.
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