When Greg Whitman joined Spuncast in 2004, he wasn’t chasing a dream job. He just wanted to be in the race. Newly married and fresh...
Customers might not ask how a foundry keeps production running without interruption—but they notice when orders arrive on time and pricing stays steady. That consistency...
When a leading U.S. manufacturer of scrap recycling and demolition attachments hit repeated delays in its overseas supply chain, the company knew something had to...
Material choice directly affects how well a part performs—and how long it lasts. Yet in many designs, habit overrides intent. Engineers stick with familiar alloys,...
Manufacturers today are grappling with rising material costs and unpredictable lead times, largely driven by tariffs that increase the price of essential materials. These cost...
Centrifugally cast metal tubes are designed for precise material properties, tolerances, and surface finishes. While foundries strive for defect-free production, issues can still arise during...
Misconceptions about surface finish requirements for centrifugally cast tubes often lead to unnecessary machining or over-engineering, driving up costs and extending lead times. But are...
The strength and performance of centrifugal casting parts depend heavily on a rigorous inspection process that ensures each piece meets the highest standards. From the...
Steel mills run on tight schedules and even tighter margins. When a roll fails, it’s more than just an inconvenience—it’s a chain reaction of delays,...
When a mining truck is out of service, it can cost an operation millions of dollars. The impact is significant when one or more trucks...
Choosing aftermarket parts, especially tubular components, can be challenging. However, not all parts are made equal, making it crucial to select both the right method...
Submarines are incredible machines that rely on precision and durability for seamless operation. Yet, back in 1996, the US Navy encountered a significant hurdle with...
Traditionally, the manufacturing of piston accumulators has relied on forging and die casting processes. However, forward-thinking organizations, particularly those in offshore oil and gas, are...
As the requirement for top-tier machinery intensifies, so does the need for hydraulic cylinders. To keep up with the evolving demand, the manufacturing techniques behind...
The Hoover Dam, a marvel of engineering that has stood for nearly a century, is undergoing remarkable restoration efforts to ensure its continued functionality and...
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) have gained prominence as a unique retirement benefit plan that creates an ownership structure for the employee. Kyle Reading, President...
The hydraulic cylinder is arguably the most critical component of any hydraulic system, especially in mining equipment. But the traditional method of producing them is...
For manufacturers requiring steel tubing for their products, the scarcity of metals has become a pressing issue with far-reaching implications. The volatility of the metal...
Manufacturers using LTL (less-than-truckload) carriers to ship their steel tube products are grappling with a cascade of factors leading to shipping cost increases. Even though...
