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The Future of Electro Coating

Electro coating (e-coating) has long been used to increase the durability and aesthetic appeal of metal parts by using electrical currents to attach wet paint to metal surfaces. E-coating is standardized in many industries, and nearly 99% of all vehicles utilize this process. Let’s look at e-coating trends in the...

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Factors for Choosing the Right Metal Stamping Material

From hinges, to brackets, to vehicle panels, metal stamping services a wide variety of industries and is responsible for a diverse range of products. Similarly, this industry also incorporates a wide range of different materials to ensure that any given product serves its exact purpose and is durable enough to...

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Strategic Hiring Within the Manufacturing Industry

Despite the manufacturing industry being critical to a functioning society, many companies are feeling the pressure of a dwindling workforce, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many workers are facing retirement, and there is a shortage of qualified workers entering the industry. This means that manufacturing companies are...

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Trends in the Tool & Die Industry

The tool and die industry is constantly evolving and progressing to adapt to the changing needs of the other industries that it services: automotive, aerospace, customer electronics, etc. As we enter the new year, here are a few up-and-coming trends in the tool and die industry: Automation Technology has been...

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Customer Service in Manufacturing

When people think of the manufacturing industry, they likely think of precisely stamped parts, quick turnarounds, smooth supply chains, etc. However, customer service within this industry is equally important, and choosing a manufacturer or supplier that deeply values their relationship with clients can be critical to positive product outcomes. Consistency...

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Improving Efficiency in Manufacturing

All manufacturers continually review ways to make their processes more efficient to increase productivity and customer satisfaction. While there are programs such as Lean Manufacturing that a manufacturer can follow, there are other practices that can be adopted. The following tips can help improve efficient manufacturing and result in better...

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Metal Stamping within the Automotive Industry

Metal stamping has been a crucial component of the automotive industry for many years and brings in over $36 billion annually according to a recent Market Research Report. This form of manufacturing is essential for designing and producing notable parts of all shapes and sizes, from large body panels to...

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Careers in the Metal Stamping / Tool and Die Industry

Behind every precisely stamped metal piece, carefully welded part, and delicately E-paint-coated product is a qualified stamping production team. Every worker plays an important role in ensuring that customer products are consciously designed, high-quality, properly delivered, and ready to assemble. Interested in a career in the metal stamping industry? Here...

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Quality Control in Metal Stamping

Metal stamping is a critically important industry that influences consumer products, vehicles, and more, utilizes a high level of quality control from start to finish. Any mistake, whether in the design, on the assembly line itself, or even in packaging the metal parts, can have major consequences, both on quality...

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Safety in the Metal Stamping Industry

Metal stamping, and tool and die making, is a very precise process that requires careful observation and technique to avoid injury. With 4.5 million reported injuries in the metal stamping industry, safety is not only a priority, but a prerequisite to providing high-quality outcomes. Utilizing proper safety equipment and protocols...

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