--- title: McHone Industries Blog | Manufacturing (3) description: Manufacturing | (3) --- [![mchone industries](https://www.mchoneind.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mchonecolors.png?width=300&name=mchonecolors.png "mchone industries")](https://www.mchoneind.com/) - [Blog](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/) - [Downloadable Resources](https://blog.mchoneind.com/free-manufacturing-resources) - [Portfolio](https://www.mchoneind.com/portfolio/) - [Careers](https://www.mchoneind.com/careers/) - [Contact Us](https://www.mchoneind.com/contact-us/) - [Services](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/) - [Tube Production](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/tube-production/) - [Tube Bending & Tube Fabrication](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/tube-bending-fabrication/) - [Metal Weldments & Assemblies](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/weldments-and-assemblies/) - [Roll Forming](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/roll-forming/) - [Sheet Metal Fabrication](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/sheet-metal-fabrication/) - [Laser Cutting](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/laser-cutting-sheet-metal/) - [Robotic Welding](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/robotic-welding/) - [Bead Blasting](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/bead-blasting/) - [Powder Coating](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/powder-coating-services/) - [Ring Rolling](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/metal-rolling-service/) - [About](https://www.mchoneind.com/about/) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fmanufacturing%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fmanufacturing%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fmanufacturing%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fmanufacturing%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=McHone%20Industries%20Blog%20%7C%20Manufacturing%20%283%29) [![Share on Pinterest](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/pinterest-24x24.png)](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fmanufacturing%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dpinterest&media=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.hubspot.net%2Fhubfs%2F1629394%2FImported_Blog_Media%2Fpexels-photo-13-1024x672.jpg) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fmanufacturing%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fmanufacturing%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) # McHone Industries Blog ## [Can Your Powder Coated Tube Supplier Meet Your Booth Size Needs?](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/powder-coated-tube-supplier-booth-size) - February 12, 2019 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/powder-coated-tube-supplier-booth-size#comments-listing) [![powder coated tube 2](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/powder%20coated%20tube%202.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/powder-coated-tube-supplier-booth-size) When it comes to finishes for commercial or industrial aluminum or steel tubing parts, OEMs want something that looks slick, stands up to wear and tear, and is cost-effective. And if they have... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/powder-coated-tube-supplier-booth-size) ## [Best Steels for Making Knives](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/best-steels-for-making-knives) - January 21, 2019 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/best-steels-for-making-knives#comments-listing) [![Premium steel knife](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/best%20steel%20for%20making%20knives.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/best-steels-for-making-knives) Whether it's in the kitchen, the shop, outdoors, or in the field, knives are one of the most important and commonly used tools that involve metal manufacturing. And while most every knife blade is... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/best-steels-for-making-knives) ## [Know Your Knife Steel & Knife Manufacturing Basics](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/knife-steel-knife-manufacturing-basics) - January 14, 2019 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/knife-steel-knife-manufacturing-basics#comments-listing) [![knife steel manufacturing](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/knife%20steel%20manufacturing.jpeg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/knife-steel-knife-manufacturing-basics) As a knife manufacturer, you want to make tools that your customers find highly desirable. But it’s important to remember that there really is no “perfect knife” for every consumer. Even the most... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/knife-steel-knife-manufacturing-basics) ## [The 6 Stages of the Sheet Metal Manufacturing Process](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/sheet-metal-manufacturing-process) - September 10, 2018 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/sheet-metal-manufacturing-process#comments-listing) [![sheet metal manufacturing process](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/cocoon-butterfly-insect-animal-39862.jpeg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/sheet-metal-manufacturing-process) Sheet metal is one of the most common materials used in metalworking and has been used in one form or another for[1,000 of years](https://blog.mchoneind.com/blog/5-facts-you-didnt-know-industrial-sheet-metal). Even though sheet metal is found in everything from industrial... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/sheet-metal-manufacturing-process) ## [Why CustomPartNet Rules as a Manufacturing Cost Estimation Tool & More](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/manufacturing-cost-estimation-custompartnet) - August 28, 2018 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/manufacturing-cost-estimation-custompartnet#comments-listing) [![manufacturing cost estimation](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/manufacturing%20cost%20estimation.png)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/manufacturing-cost-estimation-custompartnet) When it comes to part fabrication, there are so many variables that need to be considered. You have to come up with a manufacturing **cost estimation, the best material to use, the optimal fabrication...** [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/manufacturing-cost-estimation-custompartnet) ## [A Metal Manufacturing Cost Model Can Streamline Your Process](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/manufacturing-cost-model-streamline) - August 07, 2018 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/manufacturing-cost-model-streamline#comments-listing) [![manufacturing cost model](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/manufacturing%20cost%20model.jpeg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/manufacturing-cost-model-streamline) Cutting, bending, joining: There are many ways to produce your metal project. Design for manufacturability (DFM) techniques help optimize the design, **but only if used with a manufacturing cost model**. [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/manufacturing-cost-model-streamline) ## [The Cost of Steel & How Involving a Vendor Tightens Your Supply Chain](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/cost-of-steel-supply-chain) - October 26, 2017 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/cost-of-steel-supply-chain#comments-listing) [![2017-Steel-Price-Forecast.jpg](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/2017-Steel-Price-Forecast.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/cost-of-steel-supply-chain) The **cost of steel** is more complicated than you might think. Steel is a global commodity, and its price varies daily. [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/cost-of-steel-supply-chain) ## [Robotic Welding Services: Complete Your Supply Chain](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/robotic-welding-services-complete-supply-chain) - August 14, 2017 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/robotic-welding-services-complete-supply-chain#comments-listing) [![DSC_1394.jpg](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/DSC_1394.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/robotic-welding-services-complete-supply-chain) The robots are taking over. Even welding is not immune. This is great news if you’re seeking robotic welding services that can figure into your manufacturing supply chain. [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/robotic-welding-services-complete-supply-chain) ## [Slash Costs with All-in-One Component Manufacturing](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/slash-costs-all-in-one-component-manufacturing) - August 11, 2017 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/slash-costs-all-in-one-component-manufacturing#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/DSC_0552.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/slash-costs-all-in-one-component-manufacturing) Admit it: Most of us would rather run to Wal-Mart for the stuff we need instead of driving across town three times for the grocery store, hardware store, and pharmacy. Wal-Mart’s just *so* easy. The... 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