For many companies, contract manufacturing can provide a practical and cost-effective solution. Outsourcing your processes offers multiple advantages that might be unavailable or inaccessible in-house.
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Author: Andy Weaver
Different Types of Tube Bending
There are several methods to help manufacturers achieve their desired shape, each with different benefits and suited to various metals.
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Comparing 2D vs. 3D Modeling
Organizations worldwide transform their CAD drawings into end-user products or prototypes through 2D and 3D modeling.
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5 Common Manufacturing Systems
Here we explore five of today’s most common manufacturing systems: discrete, repetitive, batch, continuous and additive.
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Why Manufacturing Is Important to the Economy
Overall, manufacturing is an essential element of our economy, and we can see its reach spreading into almost every other industry. Keep reading to discover why manufacturing is important to the economy and how it affects millions of people and industries.
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Understanding the 3 Tiers of Manufacturing
Understanding the tiers of manufacturing — 1, 2 and 3 — can help manufacturers choose the best suppliers. Despite their names, each supplier plays an important role in the manufacturing process.
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Laser Cutting vs. Plasma Cutting vs. Waterjet Cutting
During the metal fabrication process, your options include how to cut the metal. Methods like laser, plasma and waterjet cutting offer unique benefits in specific applications. Read on to learn which cutting method is suitable for your requirements.
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How to Determine a Good Weld vs. Bad Weld
As a welding professional, it is essential to understand the characteristics of both a good and bad weld. We are breaking down the ways you can differentiate a good weld from a bad one and some of the typical causes for common defects.
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5 Ways to Reduce Manufacturing Costs
Navigating production costs and labor costs requires the right strategy to help you streamline your workflow, save money and optimize output quality. If you want to learn how to reduce manufacturing costs, keep some top industry recommendations in mind.
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Aluminum vs. Steel Patio Furniture
Metal is the most durable material for crafting outdoor furniture, and steel and aluminum are two of the metals used most often. In this article, we’ll cover features such as the weight, durability and corrosion resistance of aluminum versus steel to outline how each one fares as outdoor furniture.
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How to Weld Aluminum
Welding aluminum comes with a unique set of challenges you do not experience when welding other metals like sheet metal or stainless steel. However, there are many methods you can use to get your project done, and if you follow the appropriate steps, you will be able to weld aluminum cleanly and easily.
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How to Weld Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is known for being long-lasting and durable. Learn more about how to weld stainless steel and the best techniques for doing so.
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What Is Metal Fabrication?
Metal fabrication is a process that creates structures or products by assembling, bending or cutting metal material. Let’s explore the three phases of the metal fabrication process.
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Our Engineering Process
As a full-service manufacturer, PBZ provides essential services for every step of product creation. Our engineering process includes detailed plans and advanced modeling to combine your vision with our manufacturing strategies.
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Steel Industry Trends
The cost of steel is always fluctuating, and there are multiple reasons why. Understanding the reasoning behind steel price changes allows you to plan ahead based on pricing projections.
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Advantages of 3D Laser Cutting
The 3D laser cutting process is a top choice for automotive, aerospace, electronics and other engineering applications that require complex parts to be manufactured at high production rates. Compared to traditional cutting methods, 3D laser cutting is significantly more efficient.
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Custom Manufacturing vs. Mass Production
Production processes fall into two main categories — custom manufacturing and mass production. Read on to learn about the similarities and differences between these two processes and how PBZ Manufacturing offers high-quality manufacturing solutions that give you the best of both worlds.
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How to Find a Contract Manufacturer
To launch your innovative new product, you need a contract manufacturing partner to produce it. So how can you find the right contract manufacturer for your product? Follow the tips below as a guideline for your search.
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Powder Coating Vs. Painting
Two of the most common options for putting a finishing coat on metal products are powder coating and liquid painting. Keep reading to learn about the advantages of powder coating vs. paint and which one is better for your application.
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MIG vs. TIG Welding
If you ever wondered what the difference is between MIG and TIG welding, this guide will cover everything you need to know.
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Supply Chain Management for the Manufacturing Industry
In the supply chain management for the manufacturing industry, two assets are crucial to the success of the operation — time and money.
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Five Benefits of Contract Manufacturing
Contract manufacturing is of vital interest to countless businesses and industries that are searching for answers to how to reduce supply chain costs. Essentially, a contract manufacturing provider offers full-service custom manufacturing, ranging from design and engineering to production, finishing, assembling and shipping for a seamless end-to-end process.
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8 Ways to Stay Cool While Welding
Maintaining a comfortable working environment for all employees is an important consideration for your job shop throughout the year. A job shop can be an uncomfortably hot place.
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