riggerrob 643 #26 October 27, 2004 Production testing of completed ripcords varies widely from one manufacturer to the next. Some manufacturers pull-test every ripcord they build. At the other end of the scale, some manufacturers only do TLAR (That Looks About Right) visual inspections on ripcords that they buy from Jump Shack, Butler, etc. TLAR works great until the ripcord manufacturer makes a minor error - like incorrect pin-spacing - then it becomes a royal headache. In my opinion, pull-testing 10% of production should be the minimum QC. Pull-testing 10% catches worn tools, new employees who did not quite grasp the concept, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ditch9276 0 #27 October 29, 2004 QuoteIn my opinion, pull-testing 10% of production should be the minimum QC. Pull-testing 10% catches worn tools, new employees who did not quite grasp the concept, etc. Just 10%, now i've to say that what i do daily is testing crankshafts for cars, all products we made in the company (it is one of the largest worldwide) are 100% tested, and they are not life supported how a pin!!! They are just for use in an engine in cars or trucks, and if a crankshaft failed or if a pin failed there are more than one world between!!! In my opinion everything that is a life supported product, like a pin, a reserve or else have to be tested more than 100%!!! In a short time i'll show you all the tests i made, and i'll show you a few pics, and i think that each one will understand, what i've say now!!! So stay safe and be careful out thereThe only rings that are worth wearing, are those of my 3-ring-system!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teason 0 #28 October 30, 2004 QuoteJust 10%, now i've to say that what i do daily is testing crankshafts for cars, all products we made in the company (it is one of the largest worldwide) are 100% tested The 10% quoted was a sugested minimum, not the standard. At least 1 ripcord manufacturer has posted that 100% are tested at his site. Look forward to your tests results I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peckerhead 0 #29 October 30, 2004 If the pins were swedged by Ralph don't worry about it. Hey Jerry, you still making rigs? I aint seen a Baumchen since the 80's and you were the only one that would jump it. Whats up with that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #30 October 30, 2004 One of the things I like best about the vector pin as opposed some other designs, the cable is pulled entirely through the channel, so that there is cable coming out of both sides of the pin hole before it is swaged. This ensures that the cable is completely in the channel. After swaging it is trimmed and the end hole is filled. With other pin designs you cant be sure that the cable is entirely in the channel, it can move. Relative Workshop isn't the only company that uses this method, and there has been no instances of a pin failing because the cable moved when being assembled with the other pin design, but its an added piece of mind I like to have. Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
