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Choosing a Manufacturing Career

I worked in a soda factory right out of high school. It paid well, and I liked getting free soda. I didn't realize that my random job would actually help me choose a major once I started college later that year. I became really fascinated with the way factories and manufacturing worked. It was literally a well-oiled machine. Everybody had a job and every machine had a purpose. If one thing failed, the whole plant had to shut down. I liked working there so much that I decided to major in manufacturing. Read more on my blog about manufacturing and processing topics. Maybe you'll learn that a manufacturing career is right for you, too!

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Laser Cutting Principles That Can Lead To Better Cuts

Posted on January 4, 2021

If you're looking at laser cutting as an effective fabrication technique, then you're on a good path in terms of precision and dynamic cuts. So that you understand the results that this type of cutting can deliver, review these principles before getting started with a professional company.  Pay Attention to Material Setup Prior to Cutting  Once you have a design for the materials being fabricated by laser cutting technology, they need to be set up on the laser machinery correctly. [Read More]

2 Colorful Stones That Brighten Artisanal Jewelry

Posted on August 6, 2020

Brilliant colors and bold statements are making the rounds in the jewelry industry. Jewelry makers can opt for any choice of materials for a specific piece, but some materials are more desirable than cheaper products like acrylic or wood. Take a look at these two colorful stones that artisanal jewelry makers think are special enough to make the cut for their craft. Opals Opals have been in use for jewelry for centuries, but don't let opals fool you into thinking they are only good for your grandmother's old-fashioned brooch or in other clunky, outdated settings. [Read More]

Honor A Former Employee With An Impressive Bronze Plaque

Posted on September 3, 2019

Businesses that value of contributions of employees never forget them or what they did. By taking a small initiative to keep a retired or departed employee's memory alive, a business shows its current employees it cares. Creating a grandiose display isn't necessary, so execs worried about budget limitations shouldn't fret. Instead, managers should consider requesting a bronze plaque intended to commemorate someone who always performed a job exceptionally. Bronze and the Right Perception [Read More]

What Can Affect The Cost Of Your Sheet Metal Order?

Posted on January 1, 2019

Planning your sheet metal orders for the upcoming fiscal year can take some thought if you're looking at new forms of fabrication or want to change another feature of the sheet metal you've been using. With advances in technology and changes in the metal market, you need to take a lot more into account when you want to adjust how you get metal parts made for your company. Of course there are the usual issues, like how much metal you'll need fabricated because bulk ordering may affect your budget differently than ordering smaller amounts. [Read More]