Manufacturing Institute Releases New Employer Toolkit
Developing Skilled Workers is a top priority today, This Toolkit provides you with a proven path to do just that!
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Labelling Small Containers to Comply with HCS2012-
OSHA is now practicing theology with its latest interpretation concerning labeling requirements regarding the revised Hazard Communication standard (HCS 2012), 29 CFR 1910.1200. 5 milliliter vials, 50 milliliter bottles- Doesn’t make a difference to the theologians at OSHA- You MUST GET ALL THE REQUIRED INFORMATION ON THE LABEL ATTACHED TO THE VIAL! In a letter…
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Velocity Scheduling System Career Infographic
Even though most theory of constraints and lean activities are not aimed at adding people, when shops get to their maximum capacity, adding skilled and talented people becomes the next constraint. What can be done to start directing our young people toward manufacturing earlier in their education?
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Differences Between Forged vs Other Bars
Material selection for manufacturing applications is not only about lowest cost. Best practice for material selection is to optimize cost, time, and quality of performance.
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Precision Machining Industry- A Canadian Impact
Parts made my precision machine contract manufacturers in Ontario play a major role in four of Ontario’s five largest international exports- Motor vehicles and parts (34.7%); Mechanical Equipment (9.2%); Electrical Machinery (4.0%); and Plastic Products (3.5%). (Precision machined components are often molded into many plastic parts and assemblies.) Just 60 shops in the sector contribute over a quarter of a billion dollars in GDP.
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Three Contributors to Plating Problems on Steel Parts
Plating difficulties invariably are related to three potential contributors: Inadequate cleaning, Insufficient stock removal, and Features of the part being plated.
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Blog | Career | Front Office
November ISM PMI Report- High for the Year
November PMI Report- Confirms why we continue to be bullish about manufacturing.
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Blog | Break Room | Career
Thanksgiving- Giving Thanks to Machinists
Modern life is enabled by the everyday work product of the precision machinists, engineers, and shop owners who produce key parts for today’s technology.
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Shadow Boards: Pride and Professionalism
“The benefits of our team’s implementation of Shadow Boards are not just financial and measured in saved time. My team is now confident that in this area they exemplify Best Practice.”
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Machining Industry Reported Sales Strongly Up, Strongly Down in October
Aggregate sales are a new high for October.Half of all shops reporting are scheduling overtime, and the outlook for employment remains positive at 96% of respondents expecting employment to remain the same or improve over next three months. Prospects remain positive for precision machining according to our report.