2002-02-05 There are still some jobs in the auto plants where a person must do some measuring. I doubt all the auto jobs have been replaced by robots. Machinists still have to do some set-up which requires measuring, as well as checking critical dimensions on the parts they make. Also, Inspectors have to check parts to see if they are to print, etc.
What about these positions? John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph B. Reid" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, 2002-02-04 11:42 Subject: [USMA:17921] Re: Metric in american Industry > Metric is used by the design office. Assembly line workers don't measure > anything. They use the nuts and bolts that they are supplied. > > My memory is that a tool and die manufacturer in Sheffield, England, said > that going metric had produced a 15% reduction in design time. The (U.S.) > reported design time saving of as much as 5% > > Joseph B.Reid > 17 Glebe Road West > Toronto M5P 1C8 TEL. 416-486-6071 >
