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Why an “Early and Often” Metal Engineering Approach Leads to Superior Manufactured Products
Successfully navigating a design-to-delivery process for manufacturing a complex OEM product or assembly not only requires sourcing the right metal fabrication partner, but also sourcing
How to Manufacture High-Quality Tool Chest Handles
Most consumer tool chests have pull-type tool chest handles. Of course, the main purpose of these handles is to facilitate carrying and opening of the
5 Ways to Enhance the Grip of Steel Handles
Though most typically associate steel handles with hand tools, controls, and certain types of doors, anything that can be used to pick up an object
Cost-Saving Mounting Options for Metal Dishwasher, Refrigerator & Oven Handles
Appliance manufacturers are always looking for ways to reduce costs for metal dishwasher, refrigerator and oven handles without sacrificing any fit, form, or function. Often, these
How to Make Stainless Steel Handles Out of Sheet Metal
Stainless steel handles are a desirable choice for appliance manufacturers since stainless steel is corrosion resistant, durable, easy to work with, and provides an attractive
The Virtues of Hydroforming for Appliance Handles Manufacturing
Today, tubular hydroforming is not only an accepted way to produce metal appliance handles, it is often the preferred method. There are several reasons this simply make
Raw Extrusion ROI for the Automotive Industry
When it comes to automotive metal parts, looks matter. Interior and exterior aesthetics can make or break a sale, so only the highest quality will
Reinventing Bathroom Handle Design with Hydroforming
Thirty years ago, a bath rack was just a bath rack. Thanks to a booming economy, consumers have begun demanding more aesthetically-integrated designs with high-end
Designing the Kitchen of Tomorrow Requires Diverse Manufacturing Expertise
It’s no secret that the kitchen is the centerpiece of the modern home. It’s the primary part of the house that a seller renovates before
From Decorative Metal Trim to High-End Design Trim for Unique Appliance Applications
There was a time when significant design changes in the automobile industry were made annually. Buyers were teased with “first look” photos months before each
Sourcing the Right Handles Manufacturer: Focus on the Partner, Not Just the Process
What do you look for in an ideal partner? A manufacturer with a bevy of processes at their disposal? What about a company that can
Turning Raw Extrusions into Real Value
There are a number of benefits to extrusions as opposed to casting or forging metal parts. These benefits are particularly apparent in pieces that are