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How to Protect Against Liability for Contractor Employee Injury
When an employee of a contractor is injured in a manufacturing plant, the owner of the plant becomes a prime target for a lawsuit. An indemnification agreement can be a shield of protection against this liability – if it is used properly.
Making Selling Easier
Ideas For Combating Complacency: Being different from others in sales means having conversations with customers, asking questions, clarifying issues and being as transparent as possible. Customers today need salespeople who are competent diagnosticians, who have developed expertise at identifying what needs to be fixed and how to go about doing it.
Make This to Print
How the technology and trends in additive manufacturing are changing the production methods of the future.
The Roadmap to 24/7 Machining
To run a manufacturing facility around the clock requires planning, the right equipment, efficient processes and the dedication to implement each step for repeatable processes. With these elements in place, a company can work toward its goal of producing perfect parts on time, no matter the customer requirement.
Insider Q&A: Questions Answered About Water-Cooled Robotic MIG Guns
Using either air or water to keep a robotic MIG gun cool is critical because it protects the components from damage due to radiant heat from the arc and resistive heat from the electrical components in the welding circuit. These insights will help you determine if a water-cooled gun is the best fit for your application.
Understanding Sheet Distortion During Punching
Sheet bowing is a common problem, but also predictable and therefore able to be addressed.
Closing Sales Means Making Sense to Customers
Selling is easier said than done. Cutting corners is best left to the amateurs and those who think they can talk or manipulate their way to success. It takes the entire sales process for consistent positive results.
New Weld Brushes Make Flipping Easy
Thanks to new technology that increases wire life and operator safety as the brush wears, flipping your wire brush during surface cleaning has never been easier.
The Bottom Line of Real-Time Production Monitoring
Thanks to the advent of many types of production software and hardware technology, along with the accessibility of telecommunications technology and the Internet, getting the most out of a shop-floor environment is just a mouse-click away.
How Advanced Welding Information Management Helps Standardize Work Procedures
From the safe unloading of large parts to accurate assembly practices, AWIM systems add value to the welding operation from the beginning to the end of the process by generating valuable insights that improve quality, productivity and the bottom line.
How Your Selection of Press Brake Tooling Affects Manufacturing
Have you ever considered how standard tooling impacts the design of a part?
Putting Your Head in the Sand is a Bad Idea
The Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission are ramping up enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to the point that it is imperative that officers, directors and relevant employees of every manufacturer sit up, take notice, and become informed.
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