THE FUTURE OF THE STEEL SUPPLY CHAIN: WHAT YOU CAN DO
The impact on steel, stainless, copper and aluminum material cost increases are affecting companies throughout the supply chain. Shortages are consistent across all forms: coil, bar, rod, tube and sheet. This month, material suppliers are implementing price increases...
A LOOK AT PRICE VS. VALUE IN METAL FABRICATION SHOPS
Here at Olympic Industries, we’ll be the first to tell you we’re not the lowest cost metal fabricator, and we don’t want to be. We do our best to keep prices low for our customers, and in order for us to deliver high-quality components, we have to invest in ways that...
5 RED FLAGS FROM METAL MANUFACTURING VENDORS TO WATCH OUT FOR
The vendors you work with have an impact on your business. Whether that impact is positive or negative depends on a few factors, including each vendor’s dedication to quality. And, like any relationship, things can start going south before you start to realize...
THE IMPORTANCE OF DIMENSIONING A PRINT PROPERLY
Whether you’re talking about parts or tools, a properly dimensioned print can mean the difference between success and failure. And if the dimensioning isn’t compatible with a part’s real-world function, following a tool print’s specifications isn’t going to give you a...
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