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Blog Posts - Page 59
- From The Fabricator
Steel tariffs leave market shaken and stirred
- By John Packard and Tim Triplett
- Mar 19, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- Blog Post
President Donald Trump got his wish and issued an almost-blanket tariff on steel imports. Then exemptions were made for Canada and Mexico. Then “flexibility and cooperation” for “friends” were promised. Now everyone is confused.
- From The Welder
Stick welding in Iraq? New art venture? Step outside your comfort zone
- By Josh Welton
- Mar 15, 2018
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Human beings are creatures of habit. We tend to find our comfort zones in work and life and stay there, even when the comfort isn’t so comfortable. While staying there may be easy and, well, comfortable, it also can be restrictive and inhibit growth. When’s the last time you stepped outside your comfort zone and tried something new? If you need inspiration, read on.
- From The Fabricator
Despite fabricators’ protests, the White House moves forward with tariffs
- By Stephen Barlas
- Mar 14, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- Blog Post
Manufacturers have quietly voiced frustration with numerous U.S. International Trade Commission decisions to protect domestic metal producers. With the recent announcement about widespread tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, manufacturers’ voices are growing louder.
- From The Fabricator
Profits in metal fabrication: Selling time
- By Tim Heston
- Mar 7, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
On-time delivery is critical, of course, but it's also a component of another metric, without which a business can't sustain itself: profitability.
- From The Fabricator
Union corruption and what should be done about it—Part II
- By Josh Welton
- Feb 26, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Union corruption is nothing new, but the extent of it can be mind-boggling. In this two-part series, welder and blogger Josh Welton shares his firsthand observations of corruption, thoughts on current investigations, and what can be done to eliminate the wrongdoing and preserve these entities. Read Part I here.
- From The Fabricator
How to catch a scrap metal thief
- By Nick Martin
- Feb 21, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Metal theft is a serious problem for fabricators. Thieves are crafty and relentless. Wilson, N.C.-based Barnes MetalCrafters recently experienced a series of thefts perpetrated by a single individual who eluded the authorities for several weeks. The thefts, reporting, and follow-up consumed valuable time, but the culprit eventually was apprehended. Here’s how it went down.
- From The Fabricator
Still Building America—Foundry apprentice Sarah Dorau loves her job
- By Josh Welton
- Feb 20, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Do you dance around superexcited when you learn something new on the job? Foundry apprentice Sarah Dorau does, and she believes that’s a sign that she’s on the right career path. Meet Sarah and find out how she got there.
- From The Fabricator
The rise in steel prices continues
- By John Packard and Tim Triplett
- Feb 19, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- Blog Post
The U.S. manufacturing economy is improving, and the Trump administration is considering possible tariffs on imported steel. As a result, steel prices are climbing, and that likely will remain the case in the near term.
- From The Fabricator
How close are you to being replaced by a robot?
- By Dan Davis
- Feb 16, 2018
- Automation and Robotics
- Blog Post
You need to constantly sharpen your skills in manufacturing today, or you could find yourself becoming lagging behind and, ultimately, irrelevant.
- From The Fabricator
Union corruption and what should be done about it—Part I
- By Josh Welton
- Feb 12, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Union corruption is nothing new, but the extent of it can be mind-boggling. In this two-part series, welder and blogger Josh Welton shares his firsthand observations of corruption, thoughts on current investigations, and what can be done to eliminate the wrongdoing and preserve these entities.
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing aid programs on the cutting block
- By Stephen Barlas
- Feb 9, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
The Trump 2018 budget calls for some heavy increases in defense and health spending, which means certain programs at the Departments of Commerce and Energy may see funding cut. That means one Congressional favorite, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and a new endeavor, the Manufacturing Innovation Institutes, could be at risk.
- From The Fabricator
Harley-Davidson's plant closure leaves a void in manufacturing community
Harley-Davidson has announced the closure of its Kansas City, Mo.-based factory. Editor-in-Chief Dan Davis looks back on his visit to that facility and reflects on just how market forces can affect even the most famous of brands.
- From The Fabricator
Forget the heroes; your shop needs systems
- By Dan Davis
- Jan 19, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- Blog Post
Small and mid-sized shops often prosper because key employees deliver heroic efforts on a daily basis. If a fabricator wants to expand, however, it can’t attract enough heroes to do that.
- From The Fabricator
EPA to require reporting of mercury use
- By Stephen Barlas
- Jan 11, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
An industry association asks the Environmental Protection Agency to alter its thinking when it comes to implementing a requirement for reporting of mercury use in manufacturing settings. Should mercury-filled equipment really be a part of this inventory?
- From The Fabricator
ICYMI—Most popular content published on thefabricator.com in 2017
- By Vicki Bell
- Jan 10, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
In 2016 the most popular articles on thefabricator.com covered laser cutting, punching, and welding. It’s different story for 2017. The five most popular articles focus on a single technology, but offer some insights that are universal.
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