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    Chinese Manufacturing

    Check out these pictures taken in a Chinese factory that is a sub-contractor for a spark plug company! Quality control could be a bit of an issue......

    And people wonder why Chinese bikes aren't thought of very highly (at least not yet...)
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    And some more.....
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    Man that's some high tech manufacturing going on there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MIXONE View Post
    Man that's some high tech manufacturing going on there.
    thats funny, i was thinking the same thing!

    The inside of that building looks very communist like.......

    Its good to know TOP people are working on spark plugs, this sort of job must be left to the professional's.........

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    When prime contractors (or manufacturers) demand cheap, cheap is what they get. When people are prepared to pay for quality from the chinese, they will get it.

    It's not too long ago that "made in japan" was synonymous for cheap 'n' nasty. Now it is a mark of excellence. (eg "genuine Japanese Sony" as opposed to, say, Thai Sony)
    it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
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    Genuine hand built parts. (blood not included)


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    Quote Originally Posted by pete376403 View Post
    When prime contractors (or manufacturers) demand cheap, cheap is what they get. When people are prepared to pay for quality from the chinese, they will get it.

    It's not too long ago that "made in japan" was synonymous for cheap 'n' nasty. Now it is a mark of excellence. (eg "genuine Japanese Sony" as opposed to, say, Thai Sony)
    Agreed, hence the 'not yet' tag at the end of my first post. As you say, it wasn't that long ago people had similar opinions of Japanese bikes & products, similarly look at Korean products - not that long ago they were at the level the Chinese are at now and whilst they aren't quite up with the Japanese yet, they are catching up quickly.

    Watch this space.....

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    chinese engineering is top of the line stuff......where else do you get hand built parts?? italy.....i dont think soo........

    Also the engineers are soo passionate about their work they are happy to work for 2 cents an hour........that shows real dedication

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    puts some kiwi companies to shame

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    Quote Originally Posted by MIXONE View Post
    Man that's some high tech manufacturing going on there.
    They're spark plugs, not computer chips.

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    Quote Originally Posted by woodyracer View Post
    this sort of job must be left to the professional's.........
    Or at least a machine. Who the hell makes spark plugs from scratch with a lathe and a hammer?

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    I've seen a fair share of shoddy workshops here in Taiwan but jesus, nothing like this.

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    Iam working in Oz at the moment.
    We are installing a large drier ,, imported from china.
    Its a big thing. about 4 mtrs wide,, and 30 mtrs long.
    The workmanship on this thing is terrible
    all the holes are gas cut out.. nothing lines up properlly
    all the cladding on the outside is stainless
    the holes look like they have done with a can opener.
    about cninse turned up to give us a hand
    only one could speak english
    no tools,,,
    up top some of them were putting on a capping with a pop rivet gun
    leaning over the edge.
    one slip. and they would have been history
    no safety gear
    made me shudder to watgh them.
    where is OSH when you need them.......
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    Quote Originally Posted by kevfromcoro View Post
    where is OSH when you need them.......
    Not there to hold anyone's hand, there role is to persecute after someone gets hurt, and I'm pretty sure the OSH requirements and view in Aussie is similar to here, Being that it is everyone's responsibility and you are not allowed to let others work in a dangerous manner, Someone on the ground floor level should have stepped in, Be it someone on the tools or a supervisor.

    And the company in charge of the site and the company employed to do the work are required to have systems in place to ensure Safety requirements are met, as ultimately they would pay the fine, even though the injured or dead person pays the real price.

    I'm surprised they still let unsafe practices go on in QLD.

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