Dec 18, 2019 | Machine Shop
When it comes to designing a machine shop, the layout and design of the shop floor is crucial to the workflow of the shop. If manufactured parts follow a linear, repeatable, and efficient path on the shop floor, we see productivity and profits rise. We have outlined 4...
Sep 24, 2019 | Machine Shop, Machining
Founded in 1979, Winn began life as a welding shop in the small town of Pines, near Michigan City, IN. After a few years, Winn purchased its first manual lathe and began producing turned parts for local manufacturers. In 1985, Winn acquired its first pair of single...
Sep 10, 2019 | Machine Shop
In today’s globally-connected marketplace, parts can be ordered anywhere in the world. The challenge for those ordering parts from new vendors in distant places is understanding the level of quality to expect from organizations they have never done business with....
Aug 28, 2019 | Machine Shop, Machining
By reaping the benefits of new technologies, the machining world is constantly evolving to address new manufacturing challenges. Machine shops are facing global competition for faster production and tighter tolerances while also struggling to gain and retain reliable...
May 29, 2019 | Machine Shop
Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) has been around for a while. Yet many buyers are still ordering parts as they need them, paying full price for short-run orders and carrying the risk of overstocking or part shortages. If you’re looking for ways to lower costs, simplify...
