In the manufacturing industry, the three components that determine success are production cost, quality and speed. While each of these components is an important factor in its own right, in order to achieve the highest degree of success, manufacturers must fully commit themselves to each...
I think it is fair to say that, at this point, we feel there is a high likelihood that we may have a confirmed case of COVID at MWG in the coming weeks. It’s really a numbers game and with 150+ employees and 500+ family...
MIG or TIG - Which Process Is Right for Your Business? In order to gain a competitive edge in the manufacturing and industrial industries, one must choose production companies that can provide the best welding services. In addition to services, there are many different welding techniques...
How many times have you ended a month with the hopes of great results, only to find that your supply budget had a bit of stress on it and knocked the margin down? It is unlikely to have a month where everything just seems to...
The Metalworking Group recently passed our one year renewal audit for our ISO Certification. For those who aren’t familiar with ISO certification, it is an accreditation that confirms the establishment, implementation, and ongoing updating of effective quality assurance systems for manufacturers and service providers. ISO...
A common and value-added operation performed by many custom sheet metal fabricators is laser cutting of metals. It is such a common operation that it is hard to believe that very few shops did this 20 years ago. Technology had to advance in order to make...
One of the truly skilled operations performed by a producer of custom sheet metal fabrications is CNC Press Brake Forming. The Metalworking Group recently invested in top of the line press brakes from Cincinnati Incorporated, a world class manufacturer of precision CNC press brakes, laser...
Everyone can agree that the details involved in efficiently operating a custom metal fabrication shop can be maddening. The Lean Manufacturing technique of 6S is a proven and rigorous discipline that provides world-class organization and continuous improvement. The Metalworking Group has implemented a thorough 6S system...
Last week MWG participated in a Trade Show for custom metal fabricators, CNC machining companies, laser cutting, and other industrial contract manufacturing. We decided to see what the market was like in the mid-Atlantic region, so we opted to attend this show. But, to be completely...
The Metalworking Group has increased our capabilities to handle large sheet metal fabrication projects. We recently opened an additional facility that gives MWG 80,000 square feet of fabrication space under heavy cranes! Our production process allows for laser cutting from 22 gage sheet up to 1.5...
