Exploring the 3 Processes of Metal Fabrication

Metal fabrication is an important industry in the United States that employs an estimated 1.42 million American workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). It involves cutting, manipulating and assembling metal materials to produce metal structures. Among other … Read More

How to Prevent Slip-and-Fall Accidents in the Manufacturing Industry

Slip-and-fall accidents are a common occurrence in the workplace, and manufacturing facilities are no exception. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), they are the second-most common cause of job-related fatality, surpassed only by motor vehicle accidents. Slip-and-fall … Read More

Steel vs Aluminum Hinge: Which Is Best?

A hinge is a mechanical component that’s used to join the surfaces of two objects. As shown in the adjacent photo, it allows the surfaces to rotate around a fixed axis. One of the most common applications of hinges is … Read More

Lewiston, ID-WA Ranked as Fastest-Growing City for Manufacturing

Manufacturing is one of the country’s most vital sectors. It adds trillions of dollars to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) while also providing millions of jobs to Americans in the process. But different cities have different growth rates for … Read More

Pros and Cons of Carbon Steel: What You Should Know

Some people assume that all steel is the same, but this isn’t necessarily true. Steel, by definition, is an alloy metal consisting primarily of iron and carbon as well as other trace elements. It has high tensile strength and is … Read More

Why Copper Is Used to Make Electrical Wires

Copper is used in a variety of applications, one of which is electrical wires. Whether it’s a power cable for a TV, computer, kitchen appliance or construction tool, it’s probably made of copper. Featuring the atomic number 29, this red-brown … Read More

Construction Fasteners, There are So Many

At OneMonroe, we know that the basics of construction fasteners include figuring out the type of material for the job, such as carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel and others. The construction industry uses fasteners to join two or more … Read More