Basics
Five Steps To A Prosperous Recession
Recession is said to be in the air. How can producers of precision machined products ensure a profitable performance during a possible recession, when Detroit and Tier One buyers are squeezing their suppliers for price concessions? A recession normally means fewer sales (auto sales are predicted to fall to 15.6
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Linear Motor Basics
A steady increase in practical industrial applications has secured a place for linear motors. Here's an overview of the various types of linear motors and what differentiates them from their rotary counterparts.
Read MoreTheft In The Workplace
Theft in the workplace is a growing problem. Read about how to know if your company is a victim of theft by its own employees.
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Selecting The Right Workholding Solution
These tips help solve turning, grinding and milling workholding problems, particularly for thin wall parts.
Read MoreCustomer Concerns: Turning Bad Into Beautiful
Reality is a two-way street when there's an unhappy customer—you either turn them around or turn them away. I want to discuss some techniques that work (when a customer is willing) and how to please a discouraged customer.
Read MoreEstate Planning 101
The best time to plan your estate is now, while you can—before you need an estate plan. Remember, advance planning is the key to any successful endeavor.
Read MoreOften The Best Collaboration Tools Are Free
I will discuss how to ready a shop to collaborate on a technology level without major investments.
Read MoreMake It To The Top Of Search Engines' Lists
When buyers are sourcing online for services, it is imperative for a shop to be in front of them at the exact moment they are looking. A number things are necessary to position a company in front of buyers who are actively using the Internet as a search tool. Let's examine search engines and how to get a site listed near the top of search result pages for topics that are pertinent to a company's interests.
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Changing Your Approach To Change-Over
When you make your living cutting parts, maximizing the time spent making chips is a good thing. Tooling a machine up and down and up again is dead time spent away from making your living. This Ohio shop has figured out how to dramatically cut its dead time. They have created cultural change that most shops can and should implement.
Read MoreThe Basics Have Their Place
Ever the metalworking editor, my mind proceeded to translate parental concern into a parallel within our industry.
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