Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Welding is an essential part of manufacturing and repair. Despite its prevalence in industry, welding is not an easy skill to master. In fact, it takes many years of training and experience to develop a high degree of proficiency as a welder. So what makes a great welder?...
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Monday, August 21, 2017
Modern milling machines are often versatile, but different types of machines are still better suited for some jobs than others. Milling machines may be classified in different ways, but one common designation is between horizontal and vertical. What is the difference between a horizontal mill and a vertical...
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Monday, June 12, 2017
Do you need to machine a specific material in order to manufacture parts? There are several different machining options available to you, including cutting and drilling. But CNC milling has become one of the most popular forms of computer numerical controlled machining because of how effective and...
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Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Lowrance Machine has a CNC Programming position open. If you are interested in applying please submit your resume or an application online - lowrancemachine.com/careers - or email it to jobs@lowrancemachine.com. Summary Plans numerical control programs to control contour path machining of metal parts on automatic machine tools by...
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Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Do you want to prevent a stainless steel product from rusting in the future? One of the most effective ways to do it is by using a process called passivation. Stainless steel is actually corrosion-resistant, but over time, certain cleaning solutions, salt and even heat can cause damage...
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Sunday, April 02, 2017
Texas likes to do things big, and our oil industry is no exception. Like other oil-producing states, Texas was impacted when the downturn hit the oil and gas industry. Now, as we head into 2017, the oil market is booming once again. One common measurement of industry confidence...
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Thursday, February 16, 2017
Do you want to show your customers that your company means business and that you are doing everything in your power to provide them with quality products and services that will meet their needs? Then you are going to want to work with a company that is ISO...
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Monday, January 16, 2017
Lathes and mills are two types of machinery that are often used to cut and refine metal components into final shapes for a wide variety of purposes and applications. While lathes and mills can perform similar jobs, they go about it in two very different ways. So...
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Tuesday, January 03, 2017
Do you want to make the surface of a metal component harder or increase its temperature resistance? If so, one of the best ways to do it is through the process of heat treating. Heat treating is a process that allows you to change the physical and, in...
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Sunday, December 25, 2016
As we discussed in our last post, gold, silver, nickel and copper are a few of the most popular types of metals used in plating. These metals can be used to plate a variety of items in mechanical, electrical and commercial applications. These are not the only metals...
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