Choosing Better Manufacturing Practices

I have always been someone who is interested in manufacturing, but a few years ago I started working harder on learning about the industry. I started visiting as many factories as I could, and before I knew it, I realized that there were a lot of things that I didn't know how to do yet. I started going to workshops and talking with real industry professionals, and it was really eye opening. This blog is all about learning about the people and processes that make all of our greatest inventions, and what you can do to create a better life for yourself.

Choosing Better Manufacturing Practices

The Best Ways To Make Military Fasteners Work Even Harder For You

20 April 2018
 Categories:
Industrial & Manufacturing, Blog

Military fasteners are already the toughest, most durable fasteners you can buy (if you can get your hands on them). So, how can you possibly make them work even harder for you? In an industrial setting where you are assembling machines and you want the fasteners to really hold and never come undone, here is what you can do with your military-grade fasteners. Stud Welding Stud welding drives bolts through metal materials by first using a welding machine to soften up the metal items through which the bolts will be driven.
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Hobby Machinists: What Tapping Fluids Are, And Why You Need Them

17 March 2018
 Categories: Industrial & Manufacturing, Blog

Everybody needs a hobby. Some hobbies are more straightforward and simple than others. Other hobbies require more of a learning curve. Metal machining is one such hobby. If you have decided to be a hobby machinist, there is a lot to learn! The following information regards industrial tapping fluids, and why you need them. What Industrial Tapping Fluids Are Industrial tapping fluids are lubricants for your metal machinery. Some may be oil-based, while others are water-based.
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Five Common Mistakes That Could Cause You To Make Less When Recycling Scrap Metal

16 February 2018
 Categories: Industrial & Manufacturing, Blog

There's big money in scrap metal, but you need to know what you're doing to maximize your profits. Unfortunately, a lot of scrap metal sellers don't come away from the yard with all of the profits that they could have made with a bit of awareness and knowledge. The following are five mistakes you need to avoid if you want to maximize the amount of money you make when you sell scrap:
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Four Crane Services You Didn’t Imagine Before Now

17 January 2018
 Categories: Industrial & Manufacturing, Blog

Crane services can mean just about anything having to do with cranes. There are a wide variety of services for and with cranes. The following sample reveals four of the most common crane services that you should be able to access, no matter where you live and work. Crane Rentals Need a crane, but do not want to buy one? Rent it. This is a very popular option for smaller construction companies on tight budges who do not have that kind of buying power yet.
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Control System Design: George Jetson’s Vs. Homer Simpson’s And Your Preference

8 December 2017
 Categories: Industrial & Manufacturing, Blog

Industrial control panels come in all shapes and sizes and have all kinds of buttons, gauges, switches, and handles. Take two examples from the cartoon world: George Jetson and Homer Simpson. George's control panel only has a simple button he has to push all day. Homer's has so many gauges, pull handles, and buttons that it is a wonder that the plant has not had a meltdown yet. This is something to consider when your plant needs a few control systems of its own.
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Choosing Better Manufacturing Practices

I have always been someone who is interested in manufacturing, but a few years ago I started working harder on learning about the industry. I started visiting as many factories as I could, and before I knew it, I realized that there were a lot of things that I didn't know how to do yet. I started going to workshops and talking with real industry professionals, and it was really eye opening. This blog is all about learning about the people and processes that make all of our greatest inventions, and what you can do to create a better life for yourself.

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