Biggest problem/ Porest design? I need feedback here!

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What is the biggest equiptment related problem you guys come across when metalworking?Is there anything that you could use tohelp resolve theese problems?I am currently in a class where we will be disigning and building a product and i would like to design one to solve an issue in the metal working field. Thanks guys!Miller Dynasty 300 DXMiller CST280Miller Maxstar 150 STH
Reply:Biggest problem/ Poorest design?Chinese welding machines.
Reply:haha very true but we dont buy them, im looking more for a marketing gap or need that no equiptment can meet yet. I have a team of 5 engineers to work with, i dont want to waste this project making something stupid...Miller Dynasty 300 DXMiller CST280Miller Maxstar 150 STH
Reply:Biggest unresolved problem I have encountered recently was sheilding gas being blown away by the wind.Ian TannerKawasaki KX450 and many other fine tools
Reply:Thats a great one! ThanksMiller Dynasty 300 DXMiller CST280Miller Maxstar 150 STH
Reply:Biggest problem = customers who don't want to pay.Seriously though, I would really like to see a tig torch with a finger trigger like a mig gun that has variable resistance like a tig pedal.  Those sliding or rotating tig torch finger controls really suck and there are times in the field when a foot pedal is very difficult to operate due to location of the joint.   Squeezing a trigger on a gun is a natural finger movement and would be alot easier to operate than sliding or rotating a switch while trying to hold the tungsten in exact position without crashing it.  Some guys have the talent, but I dont and neither do any of my other welding buddies.  We all complain about the same thing.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Desertrider, that is EXACTLY what my initial idea was, but the engineers didn't want to design it... And I wanted the prototype haha. I'll bring that up again.Miller Dynasty 300 DXMiller CST280Miller Maxstar 150 STH
Reply:Yeah we've had this tig torch trigger idea discussion a few times here and over on Miller's forum too and nothing ever becomes of it.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Originally Posted by SilveradoDesertrider, that is EXACTLY what my initial idea was, but the engineers didn't want to design it... And I wanted the prototype haha. I'll bring that up again.
Reply:I would really like to see a practical microchip  tool/equipment locator developed.Close range for finding tools on-site or in the shop, and a longer range system, so when Alfred's downtown looking for a "misplaced" tool, he can kick the right door in the first time. Good Luck
Reply:Originally Posted by DesertRider33Seriously though, I would really like to see a tig torch with a finger trigger like a mig gun that has variable resistance like a tig pedal.  Those sliding or rotating tig torch finger controls really suck and there are times in the field when a foot pedal is very difficult to operate due to location of the joint.   Squeezing a trigger on a gun is a natural finger movement and would be alot easier to operate than sliding or rotating a switch while trying to hold the tungsten in exact position without crashing it.  Some guys have the talent, but I dont and neither do any of my other welding buddies.  We all complain about the same thing.
Reply:Originally Posted by DesertRider33Yeah we've had this tig torch trigger idea discussion a few times here and over on Miller's forum too and nothing ever becomes of it.
Reply:Variable trigger design;Kemppi, did it yrs ago. with a low ampage MIG welder, it didn't take offI have a Kemppi MLS2300 ACDC unit, they offer two add-ons for the torch. 1 a dial, the other a slider. both replace the button.I not used either, but at 60GBP they are both on my to try list.http://www.rapidwelding.com/dynamic/...aspx?c=6185477http://www.rapidwelding.com/dynamic/...aspx?c=6185478
Reply:If there's a patent on the trigger idea, they're licensing it out to everyone.  Just about every remote control car/airplane/boat controller has a variable resistance trigger on it, as does do several million different hand held electric power tools over the last several decades.  I don't think patent issues are stopping the idea.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Biggest complaint I have is the sparks from my 4-1/2" angle grinder when I'm using it to cut plate.  The guard is only so useful, and I'm in the line of fire when just cutting straight lines.  I always thought a simple addition to the guard of some sort would contain or reduce the hot shower.  Leather would still be the required uniform, I'm sure, but if I had something simple that could extend over the exposed portion of the cutoff wheel without blocking my view of the line, I'd be very happy.  It would have to be super easy to swing into place, or swivel into place, or drop on.Just an idea.
Reply:My wish?  That tools are designed and configure to one handed operation.  Not everyone has two hands!  Don't get me started on engineers!  When it comes to building useful designs, they're shoulder to shoulder with lawyers Lincoln AC225 and CartLincoln WeldPak HD and CartOne hand
Reply:Originally Posted by MonicaDon't get me started on engineers!  When it comes to building useful designs, they're shoulder to shoulder with lawyers
Reply:having worked with desing  engineers for years, i know they have big heads, they consider themselfs much higher up then the average worker, There SOOOOOOOO smart, i never met one yet that's not colder than dry ice.
Reply:Originally Posted by tkanzlerHey, wait a minute . . .
Reply:Originally Posted by MonicaMy wish?  That tools are designed and configure to one handed operation.  Not everyone has two hands!  Don't get me started on engineers!  When it comes to building useful designs, they're shoulder to shoulder with lawyers