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Blog Posts - Page 78
- From The Fabricator
Keeping an eye on Mexico
- By Dan Davis
- Jun 12, 2015
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
No matter what happens with Congressional approval of Trade Promotion Authority, Mexico is moving forward with its plan to be the manufacturing hub to not only the U.S., but the world.
- From The Fabricator
More manufacturing institutes on the agenda?
- By Stephen Barlas
- Jun 4, 2015
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
President Obama wants $150 million to expand innovation network.
- From The Welder
When welding repairs require special attention
- By Josh Welton
- Jun 4, 2015
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Some welding jobs require special attention to prevent damaging other parts of the structure being welded. A little thought before beginning a project goes a long way.
- From The Fabricator
Safety in the hands of the next generation
One fabricator suggests that younger workers in a metal fabricating setting are more likely to follow safety rules and regulations because they don't want to cut corners. That may bode well for boosting manufacturing's image in the eyes of others who may associate death and dismemberment with manufacturing.
- From The Fabricator
Handling bottlenecks in a small shop
- By Nick Martin
- May 27, 2015
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Bottlenecks occur in all businesses. How you handle them makes a big difference in your shop’s operation and success.
- From The Welder
Dealing with a medical hiatus from welding
- By Josh Welton
- May 26, 2015
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Medical issues are difficult, even more so when they limit your ability to work. Imagine having surgeries on your wrists when you are a welder and being told you have a long recovery time.
- From The Welder
Still Building America—Fabricating at lightning speed
- By Josh Welton
- May 20, 2015
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Drew “Ruby” Parker has landed what many would consider a dream fabricating job—body hanger for a racing team. Where will this job take him?
- From The Fabricator
Chipping away at fabricating success
If you walk into a fabrication shop today, you more than likely are going to see a machining center on the shop floor. It's not that these shops are chasing machining work; they are just looking to add more manufacturing services to win more business from their current customer base.
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturers push hard for trade promotion authority
- By Stephen Barlas
- May 11, 2015
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Mechanism to protect investors outside the purview of U.S. courts proves to be an issue of concern for those that oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabrication ripe for consolidation, or not?
- By Tim Heston
- May 11, 2015
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Will the custom metal fabrication business become more consolidated in the years to come? It's hard today, but more than likely, it will depend on the fabricator's customer base.
- From The Fabricator
Building your brand with social media
- By Josh Welton
- May 7, 2015
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Josh Welton’s social media efforts have helped him make money as an artist. Which applications does he use, and how does he use them?
- From The Fabricator
Safety as a value
The FMA Safety Conference is an annual reminder that keeping workers safe on the job should be a company value, not just an organizational priority.
- From The Fabricator
From the Web: Remembering Rosie; GM invests; new jobs; subpar growth; and Uber’s economic role
- By Vicki Bell
- Apr 30, 2015
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Web articles for fabricators—A tale of two Rosies; GM to invest billions; new jobs in Chattanooga; and the current and future economy.
- From The Fabricator
Is your shop online? Should it be?
- By Nick Martin
- Apr 29, 2015
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
You can’t escape the Internet and social media, and you shouldn’t try. An online presence is a must, and used properly, social media can be a good marketing tool for your shop.
- From The Welder
Beware promises of jobs and money, money, money
- By Josh Welton
- Apr 27, 2015
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Yes, it’s important to make a good wage. But it’s also important to work at something you enjoy. Don’t pursue a career simply because you’ve been told that good-paying jobs are available in that field.
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