April 27, 2017 Can lean manufacturing work in small run job shops? Lean manufacturing has its origins in the Toyota Productions System (TPS) philosophy of the 1980s, in a low-mix, high-volume world. However, many... Read More
April 20, 2017 Working Safely with Sheet Metal Guillotines Sheet metal guillotines are an important piece of equipment in sheet metal fabrication; they can be used to create clean, accurate cuts in sheet... Read More
March 31, 2017 How to Successfully Relocate your Sheet Metal Manufacturing Plant There are a few reasons why you may need to relocate your sheet metal fabrication plant: your business may have expanded, requiring more space... Read More
March 30, 2017 How to Boost Employee Morale in a Factory Setting Maintaining employee morale is an important element of business management that is often overlooked. Poor employee morale can have a significant... Read More
March 23, 2017 Laser cutting vs Plasma cutting – which metal cutting method is better? At Acra, we often get asked by our customers “which type of cutting machine should I use to produce my parts – laser or plasma? The answer... Read More
March 22, 2017 4 Sheet Metal Fabrication Safety Tips When working in the sheet metal fabrication industry, exhaustive safety precautions must be taken to prevent against accidents, injuries and even... Read More
March 16, 2017 How To Choose The Right Press Brake When deciding which Press Brake will meet your metal bending needs, there are a range of different factors to consider due to the great variety of... Read More
March 6, 2017 Your Guide to Plasma Cutters Plasma cutters are an incredibly useful and versatile piece of sheet metal machinery; it is able to pass through sheet metal with very little... Read More
March 2, 2017 A Beginner’s Guide to Metal Bandsaws The bandsaw is one of the most versatile power tools available. Bandsaws (also referred to as band saws) are used for cutting many different types... Read More
