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Tubular Hydroforming Aluminum: 5 Things To Keep In Mind
Using tubular hydroforming to create parts from aluminum extrusions is becoming increasingly popular as efforts to reduce structural weights have been gaining traction. Furthermore, hydroforming
Choosing a Manufacturing Process for Automotive Decorative Metal Trim
Contemporary automobiles of all kinds, from small SUVs to heavy work trucks, are becoming more advanced with each passing year as consumers demand additional features
Love Thy Neighbor Project Receives 70 Turkeys Commemorating Mills’ 70th Anniversary
(ATHENS, Tenn.) November 12, 2015 — In commemoration of its seventieth anniversary, East Tennessee-based metal fabricator Mills Products Incorporated has donated 70 Thanksgiving turkeys to
Join Us at SOUTH-TEC October 27-29, 2015
Join Us at SOUTH-TEC October 27-29, 2015 (ATHENS, Tenn.) October 13, 2015 — East Tennessee–based metal fabricator Mills Products Incorporated will attend SOUTH-TEC at
Mills Products Presents Near-Sourcing Solutions at SAC
Mills Products Presents Near-Sourcing Solutions at Southern Automotive Conference (ATHENS), Tenn.) October 2, 2015 — East Tennessee–based metal fabricator Mills Products Incorporated will attend
Mills Products Makes Bold Handles for New KitchenAid® Ovens
(BRENTWOOD, Tenn.) June 29, 2015 Tennessee-based metal fabricator Mills Products Incorporated has begun manufacturing complete appliance handle assemblies for Whirlpool Corporation’s new line of KitchenAid
Appliance Manufacturing Components: Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Appliance manufacturing components face several challenges, including maintaining durability, controlling costs, and ensuring consistent quality at high volumes. Appliance component manufacturing challenges often arise from
Lightweight Metal Design: Strength Without Added Weight in OEM Components
Lightweight metal design focuses on reducing component weight while maintaining or improving structural integrity. By combining material selection, geometry optimization, and precision forming processes, engineers
Supply Chain Risk Manufacturing: The Hidden Risks of Multi-Vendor Models
Supply chain risk manufacturing increases when OEMs rely on multiple suppliers across different processes. Using fragmented vendors introduces coordination issues, inconsistent quality, and delays. These
Prototype to Production Manufacturing: Scaling Without Delays
Prototype to production manufacturing is the process of transitioning a product from initial design validation to full-scale production. Scaling without delays requires aligning tooling, processes,
Powder Coating vs Paint: Choosing the Right Metal Finishing Option
The difference between powder coating and paint for metal finishing lies in application and performance. Powder coating uses electrostatically applied dry powder cured into a
Metal Welding Services and Structural Performance in OEM Assemblies
Integrated metal welding services combine fabrication, forming, and welding within a single controlled process to produce structurally sound welded assemblies. By maintaining process control and