THE MEANING OF MANUFACTURING AND WHY IT MATTERS – By Carlos Plaza

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Earlier this year, President Trump signed a memorandum calling for a plan to ensure that work on new and existing pipelines be performed with “materials and equipment produced in the United States, to the maximum extent possible and to the extent permitted by law.” This is welcome news given the precipitous decrease in American manufacturing jobs brought about by an … Read More

Bring the heat to avoid six common welding errors

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Avoiding six common welding mistakes such as improper gas pressure, poor material fit-up, and overlooking preventive maintenance can reduce costs, improve productivity. John Leisner, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 05/17/2017 Welding mistakes can have a big impact on the bottom line. While they seem minor individually, these common errors can reduce productivity, increase downtime and rework, and cost thousands of dollars … Read More