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6 Reasons to Consider Reshoring Your Manufacturing in 2021
- June 17, 2020
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5 Ways to Control the Cost of Tube Bending Services
- October 10, 2019
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It's probably safe to assume that cost is one of the (if not THE) main factor that affects your choice of tube bending service provider. And it's also probably safe to assume that at times the cost...
13 Ways You Can Reduce Metal Stamping Costs
- September 24, 2019
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Metal stamping can be quite pricey, especially for prototype products that require low-volume, short production runs. If you're in the middle of metal stamping cost estimating, here are a few ways...
Snow Shovel Handle Design Guide for Durability & Convenience
- July 08, 2019
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If you're in the business of snow shovel manufacturing, specifically the handle components, there's one thing that you need to ensure whether you're outsourcing to another manufacturer or performing...
5 Tips for Outsourcing to Appliance Handle Manufacturers
- April 17, 2019
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OEM appliance makers have a load of concerns on their minds when producing a design. They need to create an appliance that looks great, works efficiently, is the right size, and doesn’t cost too much...
Guide to Residential Chain Link Fence Design
- March 18, 2019
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A residential chain link fence has many utilitarian purposes. It keeps pets and wandering toddlers in, keeps unwanted critters and creeps out, and delineates properties.
7 Questions for Choosing the Right Metal Manufacturer
- February 14, 2019
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Choosing the right metal manufacturer is more difficult than it seems. Every supplier is unique, has a different supply chain, different values, and different specialties. Some will be great for your...
Is Steel Still Cheaper Than Aluminum?
- December 05, 2018
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Metals like steel and aluminum, while crucial to many applications, have a glaring issue. They’re particularly susceptible to market fluctuations, prone to potential scarcity and sociopolitical...
One of Today’s Most Unpredictable Cons of Offshoring Your Manufacturing
- September 19, 2017
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China may not be the land of the rising sun, but it is the land of the rising steel prices. In today’s economic landscape, the price of steel is one of the biggest cons of offshoring your metal...
Beware One of the Sneakiest Cons of Offshoring Your Manufacturing
- September 12, 2017
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The pros of outsourcing manufacturing overseas are well documented. Labor is cheap, regulations are looser -- you’ve probably heard them all. The cons of offshoring? Not so obvious.