The American Shop Floor – An Infographic
Leave a CommentWith new technologies, rules, and regulations being tossed into the mix each day, the typical manufacturing shop floors of America have been constantly evolving over the years to reach their current state. But how exactly do we describe the current state of these shops? Who are they serving the most, and what machines are now […]
New Manufacturing Facility Cooling Water Intake Regulations from the EPA
Leave a CommentTo cool their plants and facilities, many industrial manufacturers utilize large volumes of water from various bodies of naturally occurring water. The list includes oceans, estuaries, rivers, and lakes. Although this has been done for decades, there has been growing concern and debate about possible damage that is caused by the intake systems to the […]
Maintaining Quality with The Micro Vu Matrix
Leave a CommentAt American Industrial., we emphasize quality in every aspect of our quality assurance testing services. We incorporate advanced technology, using the latest inspection/measuring systems such as the manual Micro-Vu Matrix video system. Our system, model 9050A, offers many features to deliver consistent quality measurements that typical optical comparators cannot.
The Problem with Outsourcing
Leave a CommentOne of the biggest conversations surrounding American manufacturing these days is reshoring; companies of all sizes are bringing business and jobs back to American soil. It’s welcome news for the industry. As some companies still make the decision to outsource—and as many of us focus on the reshoring trend—what many people are not talking about […]
Precision Metal Stamping
Leave a CommentWhen people think American Industrial Company, we hope they immediately think of precision metal stamping. As we have centered our company on the stamping process, as opposed to other manufacturing processes, we certainly hope that is what we are best known for. Here, each day revolves around best serving our customers through precision metal stamping […]
Selecting the Best Materials for your Project
Leave a CommentAmerican Industrial Company works with a variety of materials. Two of the most utilized metals are Cold Rolled Steel and Stainless Steel. We created two material selection charts for both of these materials in order to take the guess work out of what grade is best for specific applications. Below is a brief summary of […]
Automation in the Metal Stamping Industry
Leave a CommentIn a quest to become more efficient, cost effective, and lean, many industries have implemented various automation initiatives into their business strategies. It has been no different for the manufacturing industry. As more equipment becomes automated, manufacturers are utilizing these machines in their production processes. Investing in automation has certainly become prevalent and it helps […]
Why we Celebrated MFG Day 2013!
Leave a CommentEveryone at American Industrial Company was excited about this year’s National Manufacturing Day. Held all across the U.S. on October 4, MFG Day is a celebration of everything that is unique about America’s manufacturers. According to their website, MFG Day was created to, “…address common misperceptions about manufacturing by giving manufactures an opportunity to open their […]
The Future of Materials in the Metal Stamping Industry
Leave a CommentIn the metal stamping industry, one of our biggest challenges is often out of our control: the price of materials. While we try to stay ahead of the trends and buy raw materials when the prices are at their lowest, the market is a chaotic place and so is supply and demand. On the supply […]
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The Rebirth of Made In America
Leave a CommentFor many years, Made In America became synonymous with higher labor costs and declining quality. Company after company took their business overseas looking to boost profits. Without question, this mass exodus was devastating to the economy, as it stripped once proud towns and cities of jobs, factories, and pride. Thankfully, the trend of outsourcing is starting to […]
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