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Waterjet Cut Glass
Getting glass cut to the shape you need can be difficult. A waterjet machine can cut glass to the size and shape needed, leaving a smooth, rounded edge. We recently cut reinforced glass windows that go in to construction equipment. We can cut pieces up to 4 ft. x 10 ft. Unlike most glass cutters,…
Read MoreWATER JET TO REDUCE MACHINING COSTS
Machining thick pieces can be costly when using a mill. When removing large portions of material, the mill must do multiple passes. This takes time and creates wear on the tools. Thicker plate can be especially slow and laborious. Consider water jetting to reduce machining costs. Blanks can be created on the water jet to…
Read MoreWHAT TO DO WITH THOSE GIFT CARD BALANCES
Ever get a Visa or Master Card gift card? The problem with gift cards is that they are for a specific amount. How often does one buy something that costs exactly that amount? If one doesn’t use the exact balance, the balance shrinks to zero over time. Who gets the money from the unused balance?…
Read MoreGetting your Supply Chain Linked
With metals prices rising sharply, what Keddie Enterprises can do to
help control your cost
It’s Time to Evaluate Your Inventory Practices
There is a good article by Loyd Graff on Machining World.com, “Lean to Excess” in which he discusses the impact of the electronic chip shortage on the auto industry.( https://todaysmachiningworld.com/ford-chip-shortage-lean/ ) He questions running “lean” inventory on supply chain. His point is valid in the current machining and fabrication environment. The current shortages are generally…
Read MoreConfronting the Labor Shortage in Manufacturing
As the rest of the country concerns itself with issues of unemployment, minimum wages, the length of unemployment help, workforce participation rates, quit rates and all the rest there is the manufacturing sector. The vast majority of manufacturers have had those “help wanted” signs hanging on their doors so long they have become overgrown. The…
Read MoreThe Aluminum Supply Could Cause Delays in Your Supply Chain and a Rise in Prices
Aluminum is a strong, lightweight, recyclable metal that has become a component of innumerable products. As the Aluminum Association states, “The metal is so ubiquitous that many of us don’t even realize how often it touches our lives. In fact, people use more aluminum today than at any point in the 125-year history of the…
Read MoreWhen Stainless Steel May Be Less Expensive
Many people have the perception that it is always less expensive to put a corrosion-resistant coating on carbon steel versus using stainless steel. Examples of these coatings would be zinc electroplated coatings, and hot-dip galvanizing. While it is typically less expensive to coat the part, there are exceptions. Metal plating companies charge a lot fee…
Read MoreWhat is RoHS Compliance and how may it affect your products?
One may be asked to provide documentation on RoHS compliance. What is RoHS Compliance? Why is it required? How may it affect your business? RoHS started as a European Union (EU) directive, restricting the use of 10 banned substances in all electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). These EEE products must comply with the RoHS directive. …
Read MoreGreen Manufacturing = Lean Manufacturing
Many manufacturers are using Lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, optimize processes, and cut costs. Many “Green” Practices support Lean Manufacturing. Green Manufacturing reduces the impact on the environment. We found that green manufacturing is good for the environment, and also makes economic sense. Keddie Enterprises implemented Green Manufacturing practices years ago. Some examples of…
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