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5 Engineering Tips for Metal Fabrication
Here are five engineering tips for product manufacturers wrestling with a common dilemma: how to optimize a product or component design for metal fabrication. Even the
Why Every Fabricator Should Also Be a Metal Finisher
If you wanted a wedding cake, you wouldn’t have one bakery make the batter, another bakery bake the layers, and a third bakery do the icing and
5 Benefits of Local Metal Fabrication
Some things don’t get done over the Internet. Local metal fabrication is one of them. The electronic age has vastly accelerated production and efficiency in every
Expansion of Sales Force with Blair Engineering
Mills Products Expands Sales Force with Blair Engineering Posted on: 02-06-2013 Metal fabricator Mills Products (BRENTWOOD, Tenn.)has signed an agreement with sales group Blair Engineering,
Using Hydroforming to Create Metal Prototypes
In a perfect metal fabrication world, every design engineer would use metal prototypes to accurately test part feasibility before full-scale manufacturing begins. Prototyping allows engineers
How Mills Products Saved Thanksgiving
The Invention of the Oven Window Every year, millions of thankful Americans gather together to peek at their beloved bird through the safety of reinforced
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