Content tagged with "return-on-investment"
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Article
August 26, 2008
When does a punch/laser make sense?
Shops that process enough of the right parts can increase uptime and reduce secondary operations with a combination punch/laser machine. Photo courtesy of TRUMPF Inc.
Business growth led Hawkeye Industries President and CEO Bryan Hawkins to seek a machine that could punch and laser-cut... Read more...
Article
April 10, 2007
Is metal roofing fabrication right for your shop?
In recent years the metal building industries have grown substantially. According to the Metal Roofing Alliance, the residential metal roofing market doubled its market share from 3 percent to 6 percent in five years. To take advantage of this growth, more fabricators are increasing the... Read more...
Article
November 8, 2005
Measuring up: Benchmarking your workplace practices
Editor's Note: This column was prepared by Todd Luchik, manager of content development and research for Winning Workplaces, a not-for-profit organization that helps small and midsized businesses create better work environments. How effective are your workplace practices? Most stampers... Read more...
Article
October 11, 2005
Pairing the right hydraulic press with your application
Choosing the right hydraulic press for your application is critical. Four primary hydraulic press return capabilities are return on position, return on pressure, return on pressure with dwell, and combinations of the three. Shown is a press with a return-on-pressure feature. One of... Read more...
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November 21, 2002
The ROI for Quick Die Change
Return on investment (ROI) is a key financial performance ratio for all companies. Effective managers know this and spend their capital budgets carefully. It's also equally important to optimize use of existing assets. For stampers, this means focusing on press uptime, and quick die... Read more...
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