Things have been rough in the fabrication industry for the past 18-24 months. As supply chain issues increase, there is a huge temptation to cut corners to keep the shop busy and maintain income. For example, we recently bid on a project for a potential...
Building a Successful Lean Manufacturing Program Takes Effort Never being satisfied with any aspect of our operations is key to our success at Laser Precision. Even our continuous improvement program is subject to…continuous improvement.Before joining us 15 months ago, Jeff McGuire, our Production Manager, spent most...
Anyone who enjoys working with their hands has been tempted to run into the nearest store and grab a bargain-priced tool just to finish a job. Hours later, with scrapped knuckles and raising blood pressure due to that low-cost specimen being broken in pieces, the...
Deemed an essential business, we have continued to operate on our normal schedule during the COVID-19 crisis, sustaining our regular high standards for quality and on-time delivery. There are several factors that have allowed us to do so. Local Supply Chain We have not experienced any disruption...
There has been a lot of discussion about Industry 4.0 and how it will affect the future. Sometimes it’s hard to tell what is practical application and what is speculation. Here at Laser Precision, we already employ state-of-the-art technology in our operations. In this post,...
Before modern technology was applied to the process, metal forming was more of an art than a science. Skilled press brake operators used their talent and experience to form templates for each part. Even the most experienced worker could go through a lot of steel...
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https://youtu.be/o3pZWw9HAH8 what we weld A lot of what we make are small to medium size weldments that will undergo final assembly at our customers’ plants. These can be for agriculture, construction, defense, transportation or any of the other industries we support. Typically, we weld metal components that...
ENGINEERING First, our Engineering Department determines what the part looks like. Generally, we’re provided with blueprints and 3D models, but sometimes we only get a sample of the piece to be made. In those rare instances, we have to “reverse engineer” the part, determining the processes...
In a recent article, we outlined the steps required to establish a long-lasting supply partnership between a customer and a potential modern fabrication supplier. Once the bridge has been built and the first order has moved across successfully, how do you know when it is...