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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
Save on Sandvik Coromant Cutter Bodies with Purchase of New Steel Milling Grades, Sept. 9-20
Manufacturers and fabricators know all too well the challenges of working with hard and abrasive steel, especially when working at high speeds or for extended periods of time.
Is Pessimism Over Oil Well Productivity in West Texas Premature?
You may recall a recent post titled Steady as it Goes for Permian Basin Rig Counts where we shared April 2019 oil rig count data as supplied by Baker Hughes. We also asked the question, “Why has there been a slowdown in oil drilling?” and countered it was likely due
Tariffs Give Cause for Concern in Texas Manufacturing
If you were to thumb through some accounts of how tariffs are impacting the Texas economy, many would point to continued expansion and growth. According to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey for June of this year, it would appear that Texas factory activity continued to expand and the production index
