Another request from you guys today… I know I am asking a lot today
The assembly of the machine. We still have issues when bringing in someone new missing a few bolts or screws… This stinks, we weight, check list, de check but it is a lot of parts and anyone who has built one can attest.
My thoughts have been roaming about a different method kit shipping.
One bag of all M5x25 in the build
One bag of all large wheels in the build
The manual would have to be updated of course and this would allow for labeling of each item.
Etc.
Instead of the current step bags/boxes.
What do you guys think?
I think that all the big peices would be good for the step boxes but if you put all the small parts such as locking collars(lol) and other hardware such a nuts bolts ect in one box with an inventory list so that when the builder gets the kit it will be easy to do an inventory before the build to insure they have everything before they start the build. Nothing worse than getting to a step in the build and having to stop till you can get the parts you need to continue. Also 2 or 3 extra screws of the sizes that are most used would be helpful as I ended up rounding out a couple of the allen holes when getting them as tight as I thought they should be in the high stress locations to prevent them from loosening if they were in a location i didnt want to loctite do I could dissasemble for maintanence.
I don’t know if it’s easier or not, but I will say that I was really impressed that each step was labeled in an individual box. Reminds me of how Honda does their assembly lines.
I like @BuddahrobSidartha_Ro s idea of keeping big pieces in step boxes but bolts, nuts, lock collars, etc in another with a couple extra. I also rounded one but luckily had one to replace it
Oh and Label the bags of screws indicating what they are so the builder can look at the bag and know that they ahave selected the right one without having to measure them.
Having just assembled my kit in the last month… I was very impressed with the time that went into sorting all the parts into the small boxes for each step. I’d be OK with less of the little zip lock bags in each step, and just put all the little parts into 3-4 medium sized bags, but still keep them broken down into the steps.
The parts count with my kit was spot on, nothing short and nothing extra.
Thank you guys it really helps to get you guy’s perspective on this. The time it takes to break the steps down like you mention is great, then on top to do all that and still miss something is killing me. I know it is crappy for you guys but I promise I take it harder. The company spends a lot in training and breaking things down and re-checking but we still miss and it can ruin my day knowing you guys are standing there missing a bearing or a bolt after dreaming of the goal you will make that day (now ruined). Starting to get when we get a missing part email everyone runs from me cause heads are going to roll.
We will start integrating like you guys mention.
Big parts, motors, plates, etc in step boxes, small parts can then be put in bags together and labelled.
This will be much easier to control the exact count and weight removing the missing bolt in a box of 72 items of different weights.
I loved the kit all broken down into steps. It made it really easy. I have a random idea. Whet if you get a high end scale and make a weight for each bag as a check? I have used scales to count fasteners before and a counting scale can be really accurate. I have even weighed ICs with them. Just brainstorming.
@Colin_Kaminski yeah we use them for total box weight per step. It’s not near accurate enough. We can’t catch a bearing missing in a wheel kit, a M5 x 65 missing, etc. but one bag of all M5x65 in the kit. That’s easy to measure.
Really want to thank everyone for the input on this. It’s funny a couple of more votes and it could be a split decision.
