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Blog Posts - Page 70
- From The Fabricator
Mistakes happen. Get over it.
- By Josh Welton
- Aug 17, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Have you ever thought about how quick we are to notice and point out mistakes? Doing so seems to have become de rigueur in today’s society. When even the most trival mistakes generate a deluge of hostile corrections, maybe it’s time to take a closer look at the practice and the reasons behind it.
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing and the consumer class
- By Tim Heston
- Aug 16, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Manufacturing built the middle class, a consumer class. Today, this "middle" consumer class is fading. For a consumer-based economy, that can't be a good thing.
- From The Fabricator
Bring home the gold with an Olympic-worthy team
- By Vicki Bell
- Aug 10, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Have you been watching the 2016 Olympic games? If so, you have witnessed some examples of teamwork at its best. All teams are not the same. Some are dynamic and successful, and others have the makings for disaster. How is your job shop team?
- From The Fabricator
Local efficiency versus global objectives in metal fabrication
- By Tim Heston
- Aug 9, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Metal fabricators are swimming in data these days. The trick is collecting the right data and focusing on what matters: global objectives (shortened total manufacturing time) instead of local efficiency (inches per minute at a specific machine).
- From The Welder
New technology enhances ability
- By Josh Welton
- Aug 4, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Change, even for the better, often meets with resistance. If you are skilled at your trade, why do you need newer technology? Here’s why.
- From The Welder
Overcoming nerves to spread the gospel of metal
- By Josh Welton
- Aug 2, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Being nervous in day-to-day interactions can be problematic, more so for some than others. It’s amazing how conversing about something you have a passion for can send nerves packing.
- From The Fabricator
What makes a good boss in manufacturing?
- By Tim Heston
- Jul 27, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
So often, when a dispute arises between a supervisor and employee, it's not about "what." It's about "who."
- From The Welder
New-school knowledge transfer
- By Dan Davis
- Jul 27, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Three welders embrace all aspects of digital communication as they share welding tips and tricks.
- From The Fabricator
The daily grind in a small fab shop
- By Nick Martin
- Jul 26, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
A day in a small fabricating shop seldom follows a linear progression. Many things vie for attention, and the ability to multitask comes in handy.
- From The Fabricator
A little fun in the workplace goes a long way
- By Vicki Bell
- Jul 20, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
All work and no fun makes for a stressful workplace and diminishes productivity. Are your employees having fun?
- From The Fabricator
Still Building America—Pablo Guerrero’s art and ancestry
- By Josh Welton
- Jul 19, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Starting your own business isn’t for the faint of heart. It helps if you are inspired by an ancestor who did the same. Here’s the story of how Pablo Guerrero made his own mark while honoring his grandfather.
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabrication is a communication business
- By Tim Heston
- Jul 18, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Most view metal fabrication as a technology business. But custom fabricators are complex, albeit usually small businesses. In such complex environments, good communication can make things a lot easier.
- From The Fabricator
Learning a process is an ongoing process
- By Nick Martin
- Jun 30, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
How does your shop train new hires and current employees? It takes ingenuity to train while keeping a small shop humming. Here’s how Barnes MetalCrafters does it.
- From The Welder
Welding is not black magic, it’s science
- By Josh Welton
- Jun 29, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Nonwelders who aren’t interested in learning more about the science don’t have an appreciation for what it takes to repair different items. One repair may take a few minutes, and another considerably longer. It depends on many things.
- From The Fabricator
A working vacation
- By Dan Davis
- Jun 29, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
A welding instructor at a Wisconsin vocational school hits the shop floor in the summer to see what matters to manufacturers.
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