The Customer Challenge In the dynamic world of aluminum supply, staying at the forefront of technology is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. An aluminum supplier looking to replace and upgrade its slitter and rewind ironing roll assembly in an existing light gauge coating line turned to Machine Concepts to overcome these challenges:
The Customer Challenge A leading aluminum supplier in North America was challenged with how to increase line speeds and maintain or improve the quality of the aluminum being processed. When line speeds were increased, it generated too much heat, and by the time the material got to the end of the process line, it was
The Customer Challenge An appliance manufacturer partnered with Machine Concepts to design and build a custom automated cell for a new product and to incorporate into its existing product process. The automated routing cell was designed with low changeover time in mind and less operator intervention. The company could not achieve the desired volumes with
In recent decades, the manufacturing industry has undergone a significant transformation, thanks largely to advancements in technology. One of the most revolutionary changes has been the rise of automation, propelling factories and production lines into new realms of efficiency. But what do we mean when we talk about ‘robots’ and ‘custom automation machinery’? Are they
Modern manufacturers need to reduce inefficiencies to be competitive in an ever-changing marketplace. Frequent labor shortages and the rising cost of manual labor can pose significant challenges for companies looking to make their operations more efficient.
Press room operations in the manufacturing industry are intricate and multifaceted, demanding an extensive range of equipment to ensure seamless production. One of the key decisions manufacturers need to make is selecting vendors for their press room equipment and machinery.
Domestic vs. overseas sourcing — which is right for your business? This age-old question has beset U.S. businesses for many years, and supply chain issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have only added to the discussion.
While both flatteners and precision straighteners are used in manufacturing to process materials such as sheet metal, bars and strips, they are not the same thing and do not return the same results.
In the world of manufacturing, quality control is of the utmost importance. Defects in the production process can lead to increased costs, delays and unsatisfied customers. Among the most common and troublesome defects are crossbow and extreme edge wave shape defects, which can have a significant impact on the overall quality and functionality of the
“Electrical” steel (also called silicon steel, lamination steel, transformer steel and more) has been a hot topic since the explosion of the electric vehicle market. This specialty steel category, made with various alloys that include silicon, has strong magnetic properties and high conductivity to speed the transfer of electricity and heat, making this steel ideal
