Protecting VFDs from Overheating
Variable frequency drives are a hot topic. Advancements in VFD technology and reductions in price are driving rapid market adoption. Dramatic energy savings can...
Short Run Tool Shop Has Long History Of Success
Shortly after Mike Winters started his company in his garage on November 10, 1982, first as Winters Carbide Tools, now TJ Grinding in Waukesha,...
Shop Automation Isn’t Rocket Science
Machine shop automation doesn’t have to be of the Star Wars variety to produce a solid return on investment. In fact, most shops are...
How We Can Inspire Our New Generation Into Engineering
It’s no secret that the engineering sector is experiencing a shortage of workers. In fact, research shows that the industry will need to train...
What Manufacturers Should Know About Setting Quality Management Goals
Quality management goals are beneficial for driving success, customer satisfaction, and sustainability in all facets of manufacturing. Defining and incorporating these goals into existing...
New Online Resources Help CNC Machine Shops Make Better Tooling Choices
Machine shops that have historically lacked unbiased, expert guidance on selecting better tooling for their specific applications now have online access to comprehensive resources...
UniWest Introduces the EddyView® II Portable Eddy Current Flaw Detector
UniWest announced the introduction of the new EddyView® II portable eddy current flaw detector at the ASNT Annual 2022 Conference on October 31, 2022. The...
Benefits and Drawbacks of Sustainable Manufacturing
According to the definition given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), sustainable manufacturing is “the creation of manufactured products through economically-sound processes that...
Strategies to Improve Safety & Reliability of Your Equipment
Advanced technologies, including high-performance robots, continue to build automation confidence and positively impact operational efficiency across the industrial landscape. To sustain a high level...
5 Reasons Training Must Go Beyond Onboarding
When it comes to training, many manufacturers start off strong. Employers implement a formal onboarding program to immerse new employees in company culture, teaching...
