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Well made furnaces do not only control temperature, but also offer an interesting pieces of décor, rustic or otherwise. In conjunction with traditional boilers, they save the cost of central heating.
The simplest description of abrasive blasting is the operation of preparing or giving particular textures to surfaces or cleaning surfaces using the sheer force of streams of abrasive materials.
Tungsten Carbide has many industry standard applications. Many people unaware of it also use carbide in the many domestic and sports gear everyday. This versatility has many applications, indeed its many properties have been exploited for good.
A measuring tape or a tape measure is a flexible narrow strip of metal, plastic, fiber glass or cloth that has units marked on it for measuring lengths. The measuring units can be inches or centimeters.
Diamond tools can be described in four simple words: efficient, reliable, economical and accurate. It is therefore not difficult to see why many diamond suppliers have used the wide range of diamond applications to sell their precision products.
Compressors may seem benign enough, but there are potential hazards.
Portable hydronic heaters go beyond heating the air and soil and delve into the concrete business
For the past couple years I've been involved with an effort to establish national skill standards for the woodworking industry.
Changes over the past decade-plus continue to have a major impact on manufacturing and marketing in the cabinet sector.
Building strong customer relationships requires analysis
Assembling a hardworking team is integral to your company's success
As someone with entrepreneurial parents, I grew up in a small business environment.
As users of wood-based materials, woodworkers appreciate the value of the softwood, hardwood and manufactured wood products they use.
With security high on priority lists, here are 10 ways information technology and materials handling can help you create a more secure distribution center.
Composite Panel www.pbmdf.com
Federal Reserve says stimulus needed to support growth throughout economy
Grinding machines represent a heftier investment than other machine tools, hence the popularity of grinder rebuilds and retrofits.
FOR ACCURATE LASER CALIBRATION RESULTS, A MACHINE-TOOL MUST BE LEVEL, FLAT, STRAIGHT AND SQUARE.
Margaret Fisher, market development manager at Saunders Wood Specialties, Park Falls, Wis.
SUCCESSFUL EQUIPMENT-ACQUISITION STRATEGIES CAN BE INSTRUMENTAL IN GROWING A BUSINESS.
High viscosity "coatings" act like cold honey; therefore, the lacquer will not "atomize" into small particles and flow out to a level smooth surface before it dries.
That statement represents a starting point of one manufacturer's business plan.
Pathology labs face many challenges due to the disparate nature of case information.
The introduction of Top Drawer Components' new state-of-the-art UV finishing system allows the company to double its capacity.
The term priming is normally used to describe the coating finishing step underneath an opaque pigmented topcoat.
It sounds like something from a science fiction novel—swallowing a pill that has tiny cameras in it to diagnose diseases of the esophagus.
Mount Wachusett College and Wood Digest have teamed up to present a series of college-level wood technology courses. This is the 4th installment in a series of 12.
Cabinets store multiple sizes, shapesStaffModular combination cabinets store, secure and move items...
For some companies, the pursuit of quality perfection has become a primary mission that touches every functional aspect of the business: manufacturing processes, product design and development, engineering, and front office processes. In some rare cases, the pursuit of perfection actually reaches beyond their four walls to touch customers and suppliers.
Saint Louis Closet Co.: Selling, manufacturing and installing closet systems in the 'Show Me' state
Smart safety practices involve balancing protection between robots and workers.
Sheet Metal Components, a job shop boasting the gamut fo metal-manufacturing capabilities, has 11 years of growth behind it.
Die-Based approach is a production-worthy method for determining the impact of yield shifts as well as multiple product and die sizes.
MACHINE VISION BRINGS SOLUTIONS THAT CAN MEASURE ELEMENTS HUMANS CANNOT.
Store Fixtures & Retail Environments www.retailenvironments.org
The simplest description of abrasive blasting is the operation of preparing or giving particular textures to surfaces or cleaning surfaces using the sheer force of streams of abrasive materials.
Chemical shrink, trilayer resists, immersion lithography and double patterning are all viable options for getting to the 45 nm half-pitch (HP) using ArF illumination. We explore the latest materials developments and compare the status of various techniques for achieving 45 nm HP insertion.
Thinking 'outside the box' gives you more opportunities for success
PART 5
Caldwell Enterprises solves production, space issues with good old-fashion ingenuity
Hydrostatic front-wheel Creep-Drive for very low speeds…
Cement mixers are specialized pieces of equipment, customized to meet the needs of particular applications. To ensure that a mixer delivers maximum performance and life in a particular application, it's important that buyers specify the features that meet their unique requirements.
Does your company sell or fabricate solid surfaces? If so, here is some advice.
Small New England cabinet shop proves size doesn't restrict responsible manufacturing
Residential Furniture www.afha.us
Tips on how to prevent air compressor hazards and some dos and don'ts of air compressor operation.
Also called pneumatic tools, air tools are seen as a cheaper, smaller and more convenient option to the conventional electrical tools. Their varying application in different areas has made them a more popular choice.
Upgraded airflow systems improve comfort and save money in fabricating shops.
New point-to-point protocol also transmits audio and data
V-grooving, aka miter folding, has been around for a number of years, but it wasn't until about 10 years ago that this technology found its way into solid surface shops.
Cabinetry By Design moves finishing in-house, solves the problem of finish breakdown
The need to compete drives developments in manufacturing
An explanation of the lines and drawings done by an engineer.
Smart-machining efforts have industry engineers and scientists dissecting the very fundamentals of the metal-cutting process.
… but are we all headed in the same direction?
THE BASICS BEHIND THE SAFETY INTERLOCK
ANGLE-ROLLS HAVE BENT TUBE AND CHANNEL ON THE SHOP FLOOR FOR YEARS. BEING A MANUAL MACHINE, IT REQUIRES CAREFUL SETUP. BUT GOOD RECORDKEEPING CAN SHORTEN THE LEARNING CURVE FOR NEW OPERATORS.
Engineered Wood Products www.apawood.org
It seems as if those who make a fairly standard product, and make finished goods and a lot of components to stock, are as rare as an on-time airline.
Answers lead to the best solutions for processing hardware
Before we begin a repair, the damage must be assessed to determine if the damaged piece or part is a good candidate for repair, and if totally refinishing or replacement of the damaged part is the correct option.
Modern plants and distribution centers have a range of options for automatic product sortation, ranging from slow-speed simple pushers to sophisticated high-speed crossbelt sorters.
In this five-part series, Cefla will provide readers with some of the automation choices available to make the transition from manual application of finishing materials to automation, if even on a limited basis.
PART 1
CAN THEY WORK TOGETHER?
LASER WELDING HAS REPLACED SPOT WELDING ON MANY A PRODUCTION LINE—PARTICULARLY IN GERMANY—BUT WILL U.S. AUTOMAKERS BECOME MORE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS?
Select the best PTO for the application.
Special effects achieved during the finishing process are becoming a much greater portion of the overall market share in recent years.
Architectural Woodworking www.awinet.org
There's a new portable lighting solution available to illuminate your jobsite. Balloon lights are now cropping up on various projects, including building, drilling, paving, road repair and other sites.
Do you have a finishing problem or issue that you can't quite find a solution to? Ask Phil.
Take a page from the Boy Scouts handbook when planning for the next downturn in the economic cycle
Proper cleaning keeps carpets looking great — and lets homeowners take pride in doing it themselves
Plan ahead to ensure a smooth business transition.
Advancing the CNC Press Brake Control
The latest 3D technology combines visualization and computation to find and produce oil.
Don't let economic conditions drag down your business.
Having new eyes can help you get to the next level
Business/Office Furniture www.bifma.com
What do you need to consider before picking your component supplier?
A blueprint is a critical form of communication, a tool to convey descriptive information to employees who are involved in all phases of engineering, quality, manufacturing, production and estimating. The descriptive information conveyed to the reader will be in the form of text or drawings, drawn to show specific detail without confusing the reader.
Well made furnaces do not only control temperature, but also offer an interesting pieces of décor, rustic or otherwise. In conjunction with traditional boilers, they save the cost of central heating.
Longtime northeast Iowa construction company establishes a successful custom cabinet business
ONSITE Woodwork uses soft skills training to strengthen its workforce
Georgia Tech and SCM Group USA team up at broad-based training facility
New emissions regulations are a boon to the environment and won't negatively affect engine peformance or maintenance
A strong sales strategy leads companies through market and economic lulls, and the ecentual road toward success.
EMVA Conference in France shows a pathway to China
Arrowwood transitioning to totally integrated software scheme
A final 15-day open comment period was slated to get underway following promulgation.
The California Air Regulatory Board (CARB) voted 8-0 on April 26 to put in place the country's tightest formaldehyde emissions limits from composite wood products.
Grabill Cabinet Company dramatically increases productivity in one year with incremental machine and software additions
Lenders in this industry understand the equipment and its use, which in turn generates fast and easy approvals.
The solution was to arrange 12 cameras along a run of race track with a wire from each crossing the track.
Certification, testing methods remain a concern for board manufacturers
Representatives from Royce//Ayr, Safranek Enterprises and Carbide Processors discuss the differences between these common tooling types
Walking down the hallway of Roush & Yates Racing Engines in Mooresville, N.
The word "sap" has at least two meanings; one use of the word "sap" means "to weaken or destroy insidiously.
New development minimizes problems common to wide-angle fisheye lenses
Unique ID verification is a massive job for U.S. Department of Defense
The relative ease of use and durability of catalyzed varnish has made it popular with wood finishers for decades. Catalyzed varnish holds up to just about any test for interior wood finishes, it's easy to apply, and achieves the look customers want.
Power-source electronics bring welders closer to the "perfect" weld joint.
CCD has been around longer, but CMOS is closing the gap
Using a finite element model, an aluminum nitride (AlN) heater was developed that meets the aggressive requirements of semiconductor die bonding and IC testing applications.
Your need to know: Revisiting the latest updates in ANSI and OSHA guidelines for machine safeguarding and other safety requirements for metalworking machines.
Here are just a few highlights, some good, some not so good.
Setting up a versatile flow and environment improves chip design productivity.
About 10 years ago, I wrote an article trying to sort out and simplify the various types of HVLP sprayers.
In the second of this two-part series, we look at line sensor tradeoffs and provide a last reminder that the application comes before the sensor choice
Comparing area CMOS to linear CCD for speed, cost and flexibility
Pneumatic chucks still represent a small portion of the market, but recent sensor offerings improve reliability. The result: The technology may become more widespread in the years to come.
Sustainable and production-proven chamber cleaning solutions allow device manufacturers to deliver increased productivity and reduce environmental impact while "taking out the trash."
Upgraded systems improve comfort and save money.
Guidelines to help you select the right dewatering pump.
Closet Works eliminates mistakes with the help of software integration
Cabinetry www.cabinetmakers.org
Accomplishing these goals can be approached with a process oriented plan.
Hand-held ultrasonic instruments provide the wood industry with nondestructive coating thickness testing
Today, dock door manufacturers and installers are designing loading dock doors and seals that specifically meet the needs of cold storage facilities, providing models that open and close faster to prevent temperature loss and to keep forklifts moving through them at a pace that does not disrupt regular operations.
LEAN MANUFACTURING HAS CHANGED THE ROLE OF QUALITY. BUT REGARDLESS OF WORK PRACTICES, PART FLOW AND INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY, THE FUNDAMENTALS REMAIN AS IMPORTANT AS EVER.
With their ever-increasing versatility and agility, compact telehandlers top the list of must-have equipment.
Part two of our series on various measurement processes examines the factors that must be considered when selecting ID/OD comparator gages.
Disparate file formats present significant challenges for plant-wide SPC systems, filtering each format for use on a single statistical-analysis platform. But an automated solution may make things easier.
Benjamin Franklin knew what it took to be competitive and win out over others in his trade.
Focusing on strengths and utilizing resources are key
At 45 and 32 nm half-pitch, manufacturability requires new strategies. Computational lithography provides the means to define solutions for design flows.
It's in your best interest to maximize your rental management software system
Various scenarios generally lead to a retrofit of a machine's control and drive systems. The machine may have outdated networking technology without Ethernet connectivity; the drive system may not be giving the positional accuracy needed for today's jobs; and the list goes on.
Custom window and door manufacturer thrives in a down housing market
Jump in the improvement "sandbox" or get left behind in the dirt.
One of the biggest applications is sanding mouldings both prior to finishing and also sanding between finish coats.
Germanium is an attractive alternative to silicon, but tends to oxidize rapidly and unevenly. An ultraclean vacuum substrate carrier eliminates this problem, and also reduces cycle time and airborne molecular contamination.
The goal: High-speed sortation with minimal errors. The solution: Keep reading.
Goethe said, "Someday perhaps the inner light will shine forth from us, and then we'll need no other light.
Indianapolis-based company offers diverse lines of high-end cabinets
Profits can be found in all aspects of production, not just in cost cutting
Idling trucks drives up costs and draws legislative attention.
When it comes to moving product overhead, cranes maximize floor space while increasing productivity.
I get a certain satisfaction visiting a company, standing on a shop floor and watching people operate machinery.
Part one of how to create top-notch employees
NEARLY ALL CRITICAL ISSUES WITHIN THE INDUSTRY CAN, IN SOME FASHION, BE LINKED TO THE SKILLED-LABOR CRISIS.
Our annual benchmark survey of the woodworking industry allows respondents to speak openly and candidly about what keeps them awake on Sunday night.
Proactive programs like total productive maintenance require a culture that recognizes its value. But what exactly makes up that culture?
Inflation expected to increase while economic expansion begins to slow down
Like most other sectors that rely to some degree on residential construction in the United States and Canada, there have been some significant hits.
Component producer serves diverse group of market sectors with mass customization
A powerful competitive advantage with big business and technological implications
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Mixed weather, but useful knowledge at Photonics West, AIA Conference
When asked to rank the greatest challenges to their businesses on a day-to-day basis, dealing with the government and its regulations ranked near the bottom — eighth out of 10 choices.
Defining marketing is a tough job—much like shoveling out after a great blizzard. Even when you think you're finished, there's always another area to go over. But don't be afraid, you don't have to have a marketing degree to do a fine job of marketing your company.
If you ask me to give you a number for equipment value.
Size generators and extension cords to the tool to get top performance.
Design Cabinetry focuses on giving customers exactly what they want
Cabinetry www.kcma.com
Here's how to help customers avoid common mistakes so you can get the most out of your blade and saw rentals
In a nutshell, what used to take many hours to do can now be accomplished in only minutes.
Mount Wachusett College and Wood Digest have teamed up to present a series of college-level wood technology courses. This is the 7th installment in the series of 12.
A description of many high performance drills along with tips for different methods of utilization.
Barnes Aerospace hones in on the various needs of commercial aviation.
The new Dodge Ram 1500 offers many innovative options.
To solve the problem, first make sure the material temperature is warm.
Remember to include intercultural relations in your business plan
Enhancing LCDs for industrial equipment with variable viewing angle control
It is important to check the durability of the finish to make sure your customers don't find problems
Built-in "intelligence" helps dozers think for themselves.
MALDI gives researchers more accurate view of drug traces in tissue
Achieving the proper curing rate with the finishes you use is vital to the appearance and durability of the final finish.
A dual action (DA) sander is a versatile tool that is generally overlooked in most applications and operations.
Sunrise Unlimited, Mays Landing, NJ, is a full service landscape and construction company formed in 1982.
Check out the options to determine which configuration can boost your productivity.
In addition to looking for a well-built pressure washer, you want one that is easy to use, even for quickly trained users, and one that is easy to maintain.
Applications now making use of the unique properties of CNTs include gas sensors and atomic force microscope probe tips.
Sixth annual Stiles conference focuses on branding, waste reduction and more
Getting a complete picture from an optical illusion requires careful study and thoughtful examination, not a quick glance or cursory once-over.
Efficient automation systems translate into true energy savings. A major step in that direction has...
Modern checked in with engineers at a few of the country's leading conveyor suppliers to discuss recent innovations that enhance and differentiate their conveyor and sortation offerings.
Doug Hood, president of Demaich Industries (www.
Your computer system should work for you ... not against you
Static signage has been transformed into a dynamic high-tech electronic display medium
Composite Panel Association www.pbmdf.com
Manufacturers reveal technology, while California cracks down.
SOPs aid in maintaining employee relations, as well as your finishing operation
Tips on how to conduct the most effective employee reviews with your employees.
Tips on how to regulate and promote safety for your employees
History and machine vision meet in Berlin
Cameras and sensors are the foundation of the imaging industry.
EXTENDING THE LEAN VALUE STREAM
Owners testify to '07 truck engine performance.
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University, the Center for Breast Care at the Women's Center at Boca Raton Community Hospital (Boca Raton, Fla.
Many contractors, rental companies and dealers are taking advantage of Like Kind Exchange (LKE) transactions to defer taxable gains on qualified sales of used equipment.
To lease or buy is a familiar question when it comes to your rental inventory, but you need to consider the kind of equipment that runs your business.
Compact equipment and attachments prove instrumental on Phoenix's light rail project.
For the 45 and 32 nm generations, the traditional challenges faced by etch - exacting control of profile, selectivity, CDs, uniformity and defects - become more difficult, compounded by new challenges created by the use of new materials, the limitations of lithography and the introduction of new device structures and integration schemes.
Pressure transducers are everywhere, but do you know what?s inside? Choosing the right technology can be critical, especially in extreme applications.
Advanced GMAW robotic welding rechnology drives productivity at Morton Metalcraft.
Mount Wachusett College and Wood Digest have teamed up to preset a series of college-level wood technology courses. This is the 5th installment in a series of 12.
Utilizing 'guerilla' marketing tactics to add to your bottom line
Bringing your vendors on board will eliminate waste, minimize costs
Latest Canadian SAR satellite delivers higher resolution, more flexibility
A prototyping shop at the Doheny Eye Institute merges mechanical engineering, medical science and hands-on machining creativity.
The effects of fab pollutants on human health and air quality are growing in Taiwan. This study shows how best to prevent air-duct leakage from causing performance losses or the escape of toxic gases.
As the Fabtech and AWS Welding Show moves to Atlanta this year, it meets a growing, thriving industry.
Shielded metal arc, or stick, welding requires a welder to select electrodes based on several factors, including base metal, joint fitup and welding position.
Personalization, colors and materials influence high-end cabinetry
Mid-Continent Packaging, Inc., a company with more than 45 years' experience in contract chemical packaging, has been granted a license by PURE Bioscience for blending, packaging and distribution of PURE's patented silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC)-based hard-surface disinfectant.
MAGNETIC PULSE WELDING IS BECOMING A TECHNOLOGY OF CHOICE, AND THIS EXAMINATION OF BASIC APPLICATIONS EXPLAINS WHY.
PART 3
Ten tips for intelligent equipment financing for your small business
Select the most appropriate trencher for your application.
Ask why many job-shop owners went into business, and "marketing" will not likely come up.
Given the growing shortage of skilled labor, companies around the country are looking for innovative ways to attract and retain skilled workers. Company executives are also getting creative in their efforts to generate interest in the metalworking fields at a time when educators have seemingly abandoned the industry.
When National Tooling & Machining Association member Process Equipment Co.
When you are building furniture for schools, a durable finish that's going to stand up to a fair amount of abuse is important.
Survey results reveal a number of concerns, trends
Finishing wood fiber is not something where you can just "wing it.
Working with finish suppliers
A contract manufacturer evolves its core competencies to thrive in a new manufacturing reality.
PART 1
Remote monitoring technology predicts and solves problems before they occur.
Here's how to make the most out of your commercial floor cleaning equipment
High-speed video cameras find their way into numerous new applications
Willow Creek Productivity Training Center no longer 'at the end of the trap line'
GAR Products takes its first step toward lean by revamping its packaging operations
Technology has helped people all over the world save time and money by providing machines with which they can carry out their duties instead of doing them manually. For people to get the best results, they must use efficient machines that are in good conditions.
This article will provide a basic introduction to geology to those in the stone industry, as well as those interested in stone. In order to understand the problems you may encounter with stone, it is important that you understand the formations and changes that occur with stone.
By understanding geometric drafting terminology, a reader will be able to properly describe and teach to subordinates and peers. Without this foundation of terms, understanding prints will be delayed and miscommunication will occur.
Mount Wachusett College and Wood Digest have teamed up to present a series of college-level wood technology courses. This is the 8th installment in the series of 12.
Solving tough applications with lighting angles
Mount Wachusett College and Wood Digest have teamed up to present a series of college-level wood technology courses. This is the 3rd installment in a series of 12.
Yet, despite this lower increase, the discussion of health care costs seems to be a never-ending debate.
Some random thoughts on a few things as I also ponder why my golf game has lately gone to Helenville in a hand basket .
It's December and you can almost smell the smoke from the computers and printers as the accounting department once again gears up for the year-end audit.
Grade control enables attachments to achieve specs quickly.
Lean travels the supply chain
Certification does not have to be a daunting task
Preemptive compliance could take the form of a voluntary, independently audited certification according to publicly consulted standards that may meet or exceed government regulations.
Here are some tricks of the trade to help you improve your plasma cutting technique.
Mechanics truck cranes allow safe jobsite repairs.
If you don't think the world is changing at an ever-increasing rate, take a look at the website glombert.
Which is right for you? Industry experts offer some advice on making the decision that best fits your company.
Almost every person on planet Earth has heard the expression, "Global Marketplace.
You only pay once for quality pressure washers
While my wife was in the hospital for knee replacement surgery recently, I took it upon myself to take care of some much-needed work and chores around the house.
Wood powder coating offers an environmentally