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Shop Management - Page 303
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C.H. Hanson observes 150th anniversary
- Aug 15, 2016
- News Release
C.H. Hanson, a family-run company for five generations, is observing its 150th anniversary. The official celebration is scheduled for Aug. 19 at its Naperville, Ill., headquarters. The company manufactures and distributes more than 5,000 products worldwide, including stencils, tags, steel...
- From The Fabricator
Art's Way Mfg. to discontinue vessels business
- Aug 12, 2016
- News Release
Art's Way Mfg. Co., Armstrong, Iowa, a manufacturer and distributor of equipment serving the agriculture, research, water treatment, and steel cutting industries, has announced plans to discontinue the operations of its Art's Way Vessels segment in Q3 2016. Art's Way Vessels Inc. manufactures...
- From The Fabricator
Documentation keeps the knowledge in-house
- By Shannon Bennett and Simon Spencer
- Aug 11, 2016
- Article
Every noteworthy quality improvement methodology calls for observation, analysis, planning, measuring, and reviewing work processes to get better results than achieved previously. For any of this to be successful, manufacturers need to document work instructions, corrections, and goals.
- From The Fabricator
MHUB business collaboration launched in Chicago
- Aug 11, 2016
- News Release
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has announced the launch of MHUB, a collaboration among Chicago’s leaders in business, innovation, and research designed to benefit the manufacturing industry by generating ideas, attracting talent, and increasing productivity. A joint effort of World Business...
- From The Fabricator
Better business processes, smoother days
- By Jeff Sipes
- Aug 11, 2016
- Article
So many shop managers operate in firefighting mode. They call customers, suppliers, employees, and bosses to explain, apologize, and then shift into high gear to “Git-R-Done.” As columnist Jeff Sipes explains, that really has no place in manufacturing.
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McLanahan/Universal Eng. to stop manufacturing operations
- Aug 11, 2016
- News Release
McLanahan/Universal Eng. has announced plans to stop manufacturing heavy equipment for the aggregate and mining industries at its plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
With manufacturing being only part of the operations at the 50-employee facility, this change will eliminate 15 jobs.
- From The Fabricator
Accounting for time in metal fabrication
- By Tim Heston
- Aug 11, 2016
- Article
Traditional cost accounting treats inventory as an asset and, according to the author of a new book, does not capture the true costs of long lead times. A new accounting method, which complies with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), aims to correct this.
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabrication for the visually impaired
- By Tim Heston
- Aug 11, 2016
- Article
Beyond Vision, a not-for-profit organization that employs people who are visually impaired and blind, has an eight-person machine shop that recently delved into metal fabrication. The company’s story shows just how much these people can contribute to a job shop operation.
- From The Fabricator
Plex Systems acquires DemandCaster
- Aug 11, 2016
- News Release
Detroit-based Plex Systems, a provider of cloud ERP for manufacturing, has announced the acquisition of DemandCaster, a provider of cloud-based supply chain planning (SCP) systems. As a result of the acquisition, the Plex Manufacturing Cloud now delivers a suite of cloud applications for running...
- From The Fabricator
900-degree-F walk-in oven holds weldments at temperature before welding
- Aug 11, 2016
- Product Release
Grieve’s No. 1037 is a 900-degree-F, high-temperature, walk-in oven that is appropriate for holding weldments at temperature before welding at a customer’s facility. Workspace dimensions measure 108 in. wide by 120 in. long by 115 in. high. 300 KW are installed in INCOLOY®-sheathed tubular...
- From The Fabricator
NIS names TotalNano as authorized distributor
- Aug 10, 2016
- News Release
Avenel, N.J.-based nanolubricant manufacturer Nanotech Industrial Solutions (NIS) has named New Jersey-based TotalNano as an authorized distributor. TotalNano represents coatings and sealers with nanoparticles, designed to adhere to the surfaces of a variety of materials and protect them from...
- From The Fabricator
Bring home the gold with an Olympic-worthy team
- By Vicki Bell
- Aug 10, 2016
- 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
Heavy-duty shrinker/stretcher offered
- Aug 10, 2016
- Product Release
Woodward Fab offers the Model WFSS-SD shrinker/stretcher that features a heavy, reinforced cast-iron frame to prevent deflection and make the tool faster. The tool’s working 3-in. throat depth reaches deeper. Designed for use with up to 18-ga. mild steel and 1/16-in. aluminum, the tool is...
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Rolled media vacuum filter system fills central system need
- Aug 10, 2016
- Product Release
Eriez® HydroFlow® has improved and simplified the design of its rolled media vacuum filter system. It eliminates the need for multiple filters, frees up floor space, and offers high performance and reliability, the company says. The central system is designed for continuous service with...
- From The Fabricator
Local efficiency versus global objectives in metal fabrication
- By Tim Heston
- Aug 9, 2016
- 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).
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