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The Right Metalforming Process for Project Success
Choosing the proper metalforming process for a project is an art as well as a science. You have to account for desired aesthetic, cost, part
Case Study: Custom Machining Delivers Unique Knurling Style
When a leading U.S. manufacturer of high-end kitchen appliances sought a unique knurled handle design for their premium oven ranges, dishwashers, and refrigeration units, they
Optimizing Manufacturing Production Through Value-Added Metal Machining
Metal machining services can significantly improve the ROI of a manufacturing project by streamlining the process and reducing lead time and costs.
8 Ways Finishing Expertise Increases Your Aluminum Extrusion ROI
While raw aluminum extrusions do have some value on their own, most extrusions only become beneficial through a finishing process. There are three main processes that transform a raw piece of aluminum into a final product.
Case Study: Turnkey Metalforming and Machining Helps Global Kitchen Appliance OEM Maximize Extrusion ROI
Learn how Mills Products breathed new life into a global appliance manufacturer’s aluminum extrusions to create functional, high-end kitchen appliance handles.
Breathe New Life into Raw Metal Extrusions
If you’re still looking at your raw aluminum extrusions as low-value commodities, it’s time to re-evaluate your extrusions ROI.
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