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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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Choosing a Comprehensive Service Supplier

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There are many fantastic manufacturers, suppliers, and design companies that can provide high quality products, prototypes, and solutions. However, challenges can easily arise when the client or customer must juggle all of these different suppliers with diverse timelines, budgets, and expectations. Projects can become stagnant or delayed due to one...

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Primary E-Coating Processes

Electro-coating, more commonly known as E-coating, is a process that attaches paint to metal surfaces via an emulsion paint solution bath. This type of coating process makes metal parts more durable, and also provides the primer necessary to prevent rust before the aesthetic glossy paint color is applied. Currently, nearly...

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Recent Trends in the Welding Industry

The welding industry is constantly evolving and progressing to stay up to speed with technological advancements and complex engineering processes. These are a few trends that are becoming more commonplace in the welding industry: Increased Safety One of the key trends, and most beneficial, is the progress that’s been made...

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Evaluating Potential Metal Stamping Suppliers

Choosing a new manufacturer for your metal stamping needs can be an overwhelming prospect, but there are specific evaluative measures you can take to make sure you choose an efficient, experienced, and reliable supplier. One of the key ways to evaluate a potential supplier is to visit their site and...

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