A new sheet metal part drawing comes across your desk. Which do you choose- metal stamping in a punch press or fabricating by starting in a laser or turret and finishing the forming in a brake press? Often the sales staff of a contract manufacturer is asked to guide...
It can be true in any industry, the more complex the component, the more expensive the price. We find this to be the case in metal forming parts including stamping and sheet metal fabrication. Often a part is designed with unnecessary dimensions and tolerance. WHERE...
Often the packing and packaging of a product is overlooked, adding unforeseen costs. This could potentially turn a good project sour for both the supplier and the customer. It is important to ask a lot of questions particularly at the beginning of a project. Packaging...
The impact on steel, stainless, copper and aluminum material cost increases are affecting companies throughout the supply chain. Shortages are consistent across all forms: coil, bar, rod, tube and sheet. This month, material suppliers are implementing price increases...
Here at R&M, we’ll be the first to tell you we’re not the lowest cost metal fabricator, and we don’t want to be. We do our best to keep prices low for our customers, and in order for us to deliver high-quality components, we have to invest in ways that bring value...
WHERE ARE YOUR RAW MANUFACTURING MATERIALS SOURCED FROM? If you’ve tried buying materials out on the spot market, you know how much of a gamble it can be. Whether you’re seeking a minimal poundage of a special material that your typical vendors don’t have, or...
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