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How much does finishing cost your business? A fundamental principle of lean manufacturing is that anything that doesn't add value is waste. This is a gray area when it comes to cosmetic finishing activities like grinding, sanding, and polishing. Many fabricators regard finishing as an essential step to their production, but is it necessary? Parts formed on older machines with outdated processes often require extensive finishing work. This is especially important where cosmetic appearance is critical, but it also represents a considerable cost to your business depending on how much time goes into making parts presentable that could go into

Keep your shop cool this summer with these five tips Here in Illinois we just saw the first mid-70s day and it’s only March. Summer is coming, but there is still time to get your shop ready. Here are five suggestions to help keep your cool though the long, hot months to come. 1. Maintain, maintain, maintain Get a PM visit for your mission critical equipment before the temperatures start to rise so you can stay cool when it’s time to kick out that big order your business (and maybe your job) depends on. 2. Don't blow a gasket High

February 2025 Newsletter Smarter Than Ever Koyo Giken recently unveiled their new line of advanced MySpot welders. The NK-23 series features a new, advanced "EZK" Easy Setting CNC control with features we commonly see on press brakes, lasers, and other machine tools but rarely on production welders. The original Easy Setting control is a Koyo Giken exclusive. Operators enter the material type and thickness and the control sets the parameters for a perfect weld. The EZK control takes smart welding to the next level by reducing operator error and managing production. 5 reasons the new EZK CNC control is the