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Simple Essentials: The Importance of Gaskets

Simple Essentials: The Importance of Gaskets

by PDPeterka | May 17, 2017 | Machining, Outsourcing, PD Peterka

Most manufacturers are familiar with gaskets, because they keep machinery running smoothly by preventing leaks of essential and often noxious or volatile substances. However, gaskets have even broader applications in just about every area of life that everyday folks...
Close the Skills Gap with Outsource Manufacturing

Close the Skills Gap with Outsource Manufacturing

by PDPeterka | Dec 13, 2016 | manufacturing, Outsourcing, Skills Gap

Close the Skills Gap with Outsource Manufacturing U.S. Manufacturing is well-aware by now of the widening skills gap of capable tradesmen and skilled workers. Like other areas of manufacturing such as medtech, automation, oil and gas, and technology, machining is in...
Process of Creating a Gasket: 3 Questions to Get Started

Process of Creating a Gasket: 3 Questions to Get Started

by PDPeterka | Sep 22, 2015 | Gasket making, manufacturing, outsource manufacturing, Outsourcing

Gaskets are some of the most important parts of any machine. Though they’re small and simple components, these seals ensure that gases and liquids don’t seep out of a sealed connection or space, which can lead to various safety hazards or equipment malfunctions....
Reaching Optimum Machinability When Machining Steel Depends on Composition

Reaching Optimum Machinability When Machining Steel Depends on Composition

by PDPeterka | Aug 11, 2015 | manufacturing, outsource manufacturing, Outsourcing

The Process of Steel Machining Factors in Chemistry, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties Machining steel can be a tricky process when fabricating precision parts. Steel and other metals originate from the Earth, and therefore have varying levels of mineral...
Live Turning and Milling

Live Turning and Milling

by PDPeterka | Jun 25, 2015 | manufacturing, outsource manufacturing, Outsourcing

How Live Turning and Milling Works The live turning and milling machines have enhanced the process of manufacturing. Live turning and milling machines allow for multiple processes to occur in just one set up in that machine, without setting up individual turning and...
Why do Companies Outsource Manufacturing?

Why do Companies Outsource Manufacturing?

by PDPeterka | Jun 25, 2015 | manufacturing, outsource manufacturing, Outsourcing

Outsourcing is a term that is being heard more and more throughout the business sector. The reason for this is because people are asking themselves the simple question, Why do something yourself when it can easily be done by someone else? Many businesses are realizing...

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