A device that is responsible for the opening and closing of a valve
The process—or the final result—of fitting together the component parts of a given product
Taking time away from work; a 10-minute rest period away from your work area
Past tense of build; the final status of a part once the required assembly steps are completed
A handheld measuring device used by operators
Moveable carrier on wheels to transport both finished and unfinished materials
Consistent with ASL. To alter; to substitute one thing for another
A series of undesirable marks at evenly spaced intervals on a machined surface caused by vibration of the tool, having an appearance similar to waves
Performing an act of removing all elements of previous order(s) before beginning the next order (e.g., during a changeover)
Condition where the collet is clamped shut
Condition where the collet is unclamped
A large inspection tool where the magnified silhouette of a part is projected to a screen, and the dimensions and geometry of the part are measured against prescribed tolerance
To determine the number or quantity of “x”
Any unexpected collision of tooling to the spindle or bar stock/part
Consistent with ASL. A period of 24 hours
A tool commonly used to create a round hole, accomplished by a rotating stock that typically has two or four helical cutting edges
Term used when a part does not pass an inspection
The amount of material that is extended from the collet before the machining process begins
The visual appearance of a part after machining; this can be measured with various inspection tools
A tool responsible for holding a finished callout dimension on a part
Used in the context of an on-the-job injury that might be reported or responded to until full medical treatment is available
The first parts completed on a machine after startup, which are specially inspected to ensure that they are correctly made before the order is run
Used to connect valves and/or pipes together; can be different sizes
Used to connect valves/pumps together for easy assembly/disassembly; can be welded or fastened together and sealed with a gasket
Used to describe any calibrated and controlled inspection tool used
Document which is assigned to work center and/or order and lists all approved inspection gages to be used in the process
Phrase commonly used to describe an order that is urgently needed by downstream customer
The internal diameter of a part
Careful measurement or examination of product or process to specification
Consistent with ASL. A person who interprets, e.g., one who translates speech orally and via sign language
Used to add laser marking to a part
Consistent with ASL . To lose or admit contents, especially liquid or gas, through a hole or crack
Lubrication used for assembly
Consistent with ASL. An apparatus using or applying mechanical power and having several parts; to make or operate on with a machine
The process of repairing or preserving something to its original standard
Consistent with ASL. A coming together of two or more people; teams at Swagelok gather frequently
Consistent with ASL. Each of the 12 named periods into which a year is divided; anywhere from 28-31 days
In most lathe applications, X is controlling the diameter of the product
Least common movement used in machining; used primarily for indication
In most lathe applications, Z is controlling the length of the process
Used to make a part shorter or smaller in diameter
Used to make a part larger in length or diameter
Adjusting a tool, typically for wear
The external diameter of the part
The machined surface of any part; if not otherwise specified, Swagelok tolerance is <63 micro
Consistent with ASL. An act or instance of moving past or through something
Inspection tool used to measure multiple dimensions
The standard to which something is measured; one of Swagelok’s core values
Consistent with ASL. A sentence expressed to elicit information
Tool used to create a form or finish in the inner diameter
Consistent with ASL. Bathroom, toilet, washroom
Consistent with ASL. A formal assessment or examination of something or someone, like a Swagelok associate’s performance
Used in conjunction with various tools to take the majority of material away; used to describe a surface that looks coarse rather than smooth
Used prior to finishing an insert to take the majority of material away
Document which lists specific steps and locations where a part is machined and/or assembled
The status of a machine after the First Article is completed; the process during which production takes place
Consistent with ASL. Identical; not different
The process of making a machine ready for the production of parts; completed after the cleanout and before the First Article proces
A meeting held to inform associates of pertinent information and changes that are specific to the business
Having an even and consistent surface
The process of combining multiple objects together with force
Used to describe the process of placing alphanumeric lettering on a part
Consistent with ASL. A person who supervises a person, group of associates, and/or an activity
Inspection tool used to measure surface finish of a part
Company name; who we are
An associate whose role is to help facilitate daily activities within the operations team
Condition where material appears torn or gouged instead of a smooth cut
Consistent with ASL. A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something
The spiral groove used to accept a matching-sized nut
Consistent with ASL. This present day
Consistent with ASL. The day after today
The act of manually moving a cutting tool to touch a specific diameter of a bar
Device used for controlling the passing of fluid or air between pipes
Consistent with ASL. A period of seven days; however, a work week may include less days
Consistent with ASL. The period from Friday evening through Sunday evening
Consistent with ASL. The period of 365 days (or 366 days in a leap year)
Consistent with ASL. The day before today
