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How Do Leveling Mounts Work
Although small in size, leveling mounts are an important component used in a wide variety of applications. From industrial machines and equipment to cabinetry, shelving and more, you can find them just about everywhere. As you see in the image … Read More
How Steel Shaped the Modern-Day World
Steel is a metal alloy made of iron and carbon. It’s high tensile strength and low production cost make it ideal for use in construction. Furthermore, “stainless steel” contains special alloys that protect against rust and corrosion. This otherwise simply … Read More
Laser Cutting 101
So how does a laser actually work? It starts with the word itself which is an acronym for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation”. For the layman, it means “you’re cutting stuff with a very bright beam of light” … Read More
Why Can’t I Get a PPAP for Off the Shelf O-rings?
We often get calls from customers looking for O-rings in a hurry. The caveat is, they are producing a component for an automotive company and a PPAP is required. We must explain that we cannot provide a PPAP for our … Read More
Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris to Head American Manufacturing Council
U.S. President elect Donald Trump has announced that Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris will take over the American Manufacturing Council in his administration. Trump made this news while speaking to a crowd earlier this month at Grand Rapids, Michigan, saying … Read More
How the Carrier Deal Could Affect US Manufacturing
U.S. President elect Donald Trump is already causing controversy, nearly one month before he officially takes office. He recently announced a deal with Carrier Corp., keeping nearly 1,000 manufacturing jobs here in the U.S. Previously, Carrier had planned to move … Read More
