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Earlier this month, US Steel announced plants to reopen a closed manufacturing factory in Keewatin, MN, creating more than 200 new jobs in the process.  News of the company’s decision comes shortly after an interview between CNBC and US Steel, … Read More

Scrap is a term you’ll frequently hear in the manufacturing industry. Manufacturing companies of all shapes and sizes pay close attention to their scrap rate, as this directly affects their profits. So, what is scrap is how is it used … Read More

It’s no secret that solar power is cleaner and more renewable than burning coal. The sun offers a near-unlimited amount of power that we can harness can convert into usable electricity. One of the most common complaints about solar, however, … Read More

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

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

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

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