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Shop Management - Page 116
- From The Fabricator
Shorten changeovers and reap the benefits in lean manufacturing
- By Jeff Sipes
- Feb 24, 2020
- Article
Want to streamline changeovers in your lean manufacturing journey? Scrutinize the steps, eliminate what you can, then restructure what’s left to keep jobs moving in your metal fabrication operation.
- From The Additive Report
Cleanliness is a big part of Industry 4.0, says manufacturer
- By Don Nelson
- Feb 21, 2020
- Blog Post
Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing focuses on combining additive and subtractive manufacturing technologies—and keeping the walls spotless.
- From The Fabricator
Is metal fabrication a good career path?
- By Shannon Eggleton
- Feb 21, 2020
- Article
Is metal fabrications a good career path? The metal fabrication industry wouldn’t be where it is without incredible talent. These stories are worth repeating.
- From The Fabricator
Larson Tool & Stamping receives Workforce Training Fund grant
- Feb 20, 2020
- News Release
Larson Tool & Stamping Co., a supplier of precision metal stamping parts and components in Attleboro, Mass., has received $171,500 from the state’s Workforce Training Fund to train 61 workers, and it expects to create five additional jobs by 2021. The company will focus on lean and leadership...
- From The Fabricator
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center announces two promotions
- Feb 19, 2020
- News Release
The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, Plymouth, Mich., has promoted Robert Lyscas to the newly created position of COO and Charlie Westra to director of manufacturing services. Lyscas previously served as vice president of manufacturing services for five years. He has extensive experience...
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabricators, remember to take pride in your trade
- By Nick Martin
- Feb 19, 2020
- Blog Post
Nick Martin of Barnes MetalCrafters and Tom Zelickman of Inspiration Metalworks in North Carolina remind fellow metal fabricators that the work they do is important, and that it’s something you get to do, not have to do.
- From The Fabricator
Keihin North America to close Michigan plant
- Feb 19, 2020
- News Release
Keihin North America, a producer of automotive air conditioning systems and engine components, has announced plans to cease operations at its Capac, Mich., plant in February 2021. The facility has 165 workers. The company previously announced it would invest $22 million into a new plant, creating...
- From The Additive Report
3D printing drives NASCAR champ’s factory
- By Don Nelson
- Feb 18, 2020
- Article
NASCAR champ Brad Keselowski’s manufacturing plant combines additive and subtractive technologies to speed parts production.
- From The Fabricator
E.I. Williams to build manufacturing facility in Louisiana
- Feb 17, 2020
- News Release
E.I. Williams, Ajax, Ont., has announced plans to establish its first U.S. manufacturing site in Webster Parish, La. The company will invest $700,000 in an existing 50,000-sq.-ft. plant, creating 100 direct jobs over the next five years. The facility will manufacture vent silencers, fan silencers,...
- From The Fabricator
Custom Truck One Source to expand in Virginia
- Feb 17, 2020
- News Release
Kansas City, Mo.-based truck and heavy equipment products-maker Custom Truck One Source will invest $2.6 million at its plant near Lynchburg, Va. The company expects to add more than 60 new jobs at the site. The plant offers fabrication and assembly operations, as well as repair and paint...
- From The Fabricator
Trump expands tariffs on steel and aluminum products
- By Stephen Barlas
- Feb 17, 2020
- Blog Post
President Donald Trump recently extended tariffs to not just imported steel and aluminum, but also certain products made from those imported materials, such as automotive stampings, further complicating the metalworking supply chains.
- From The Fabricator
The skills crisis isn’t good, but is it all bad?
- By Tim Heston
- Feb 17, 2020
- Article
The skilled labor problem is probably here to stay in metal fabrication and manufacturing, and in some respects, that might be OK.
- From The Fabricator
JTM’s Barracuda lubricant loosens seized fasteners
- Feb 15, 2020
- Product Release
JTM Products Inc. has introduced Barracuda™ Triple Action Lubricant, a proprietary formulation that penetrates to help loosen corroded bolts, nuts, screws, and pipe joints. The lubricant also serves as a metal cleaner, removing grease, grime, and rust from metal surfaces without harsh solvents,...
- From The Fabricator
MEV series milling cutters from Kyocera deliver low cutting forces, high rigidity
- Feb 14, 2020
- Product Release
Kyocera Corp. has introduced the MEV series of multifunctional milling cutters for metal machining applications, including six inserts and 25 holders. The company has changed the insert orientation to a tangential mounting style, which has increased the web thickness of the holder body...
- From The Fabricator
MC Machinery Systems hires regional sales rep
- Feb 13, 2020
- News Release
MC Machinery Systems, Elk Grove Village, Ill., has hired Mark Kauffman as regional sales representative for Southern California, Nevada, and New Mexico. He has more than 30 years of experience in the metal fabrication industry, including engineering, quality control, production and facility...
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