METAL FORMING COST SAVINGS TOLERANCE
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...
UNDERSTANDING METAL PRODUCT PACKAGING
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 FUTURE OF THE STEEL SUPPLY CHAIN: WHAT YOU CAN DO
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...
A LOOK AT PRICE VS. VALUE IN METAL FABRICATION SHOPS
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...
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