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Wrapping Up 2019: West Texas Oil Economy in Review
M&M Sales & Equipment supports our local communities and one way that we do that is by staying informed on the issues that matter to you. We provide products of all kinds including cutting tools like end mills, face mills, grooving inserts and drill bits to various industries, and we
Lessons in Commonly Used Commercial Valves from Apollo Valves
A valve is a valve, right? That may be true to the rest of the world, but out here valves are as complicated as they are necessary. The ordinary person probably doesn’t know there’s a different valve for almost every need, and choosing the right valve can quickly become confusing
5 Ways to Reduce Scrap in Your Metal Cutting Operations
High scrap rates in your metal cutting operations may seem like the inevitable cost of doing business, but it doesn’t have to be.
New Product Alert: TRIM® E923 Metalworking Fluid from Master Fluid Solutions®
If you’ve been following us for a while, you would know we are always talking about how to get the most out of your metal cutting operations.
End-of-the-Year Savings on Select INSIZE Precision Measurement Instruments
We’re excited to roll out some serious savings on the measurement instruments you rely on for accuracy and precision. INSIZE has been supplying the world’s manufacturers and machine shops with the measuring instruments, calipers and gages they need to compete since 1995. Known for their quality, innovation, service and value,
The Upside of Better Inventory Control through Industrial Vending Machines
Everyone wants to run lean these days. But few companies actually succeed. It’s no secret that lean management strategies can reduce costs, increase productivity and help companies compete. Yet, many companies fail when trying to implement these strategies in their production facilities. One of the first steps in implementing a
The Guide to Choosing the Right Saw Blades for Optimum Productivity
Choosing the right saw blade is critical to a manufacturing facility or machine shop’s profitability and productivity. Not doing so can lead to shorter blade life or complete blade failure diminishing any potential for efficiency. So, we created a handy guide that can help break down the terminology surrounding saw
The Rise and Fall of Crude Oil Production and Its Impact on the Permian Basin
All eyes are on the U.S. oil production rates and prices per barrel. Where will they go next?
Best Practices for West Texas Machine Shops: Machine Parts Right, the First Time
West Texas is home to many machine shops, the same shops that drive our oil industry. Here are some machining tips from cutting tools expert M&M Sales & Equipment to help you machine parts right the first time.
Aerospace Alert: Run Longer and Cleaner with New TRIM® C390 Coolant
The aerospace industry comes with strict requirements when it comes to the use of lubricants, and for good reason. We’re talking about lubricants used in machining components for expensive machinery, often carrying valuable cargo
