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Manufacturing Techniques for Metal Case Handles
Although we’re primarily known for our appliance handles, Mills Products has also acquired a strong reputation for manufacturing quality metal case handles. Our ability to
3 Ways to Manufacture Metal Appliance Handles
In our decades as a supplier of appliance parts and assemblies, we’ve found that metal appliance handles are best made using three manufacturing methods: roll
Making a Truck Grab Handle That Drivers Really Appreciate
A heavy-duty truck grab handle is one of the last components added to a tractor before it comes off the assembly line. But it’s one
Mills Products to Showcase Metal Forming Expertise at Design-2-Part Show in Atlanta
(ATHENS, Tenn.) March 15, 2016 — East Tennessee–based Mills Products Incorporated will attend the Southeast Design-2-Part Show at the Cobb Galleria Center in Atlanta, Ga.,
Mills Products?s Hydroformed Heavy Truck Handle Grabs Inventor?s Award
(ATHENS, Tenn.) January 5, 2016 — A hydroformed stainless steel truck grab handle manufactured by Middle Tennessee–based metal fabricator Mills Products Incorporated has won the
10 Cars Made Possible by Hydroforming
With each passing year, more and more cars include components that are made using hydroforming. Tubular hydroforming is an excellent manufacturing option for automotive parts
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