Ever ask yourself if there was a better way to get to your goal? Ever had a tool builder or engineer tell you an “oil” was the only thing that would work in a given application? Have you ever wondered how your current production process(es) have evolved to where they are now? Anyone who told you an…
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Stamping Lubricant. Not Stamping OIL.
“Stamping oil” is an archaic term that originated in the industrial revolution and carried-over through three quarters of the 20th century. It’s extremely important to make the distinction as the differences between oil-based and oil-free lubricants can have a enormous impact not only on stamping performance, but everything from welding & finishing through waste treatment…
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A Special Invitation from FMA’s Chairman of the Board
Dear Industry Members, I, William “Jeff” Jeffery, CEO of IRMCO, would like to cordially invite you to FMA’s Annual Meeting in Nashville on March 5-7, 2019. This is an unparalleled opportunity to join hundreds of metal fabricators, processors, and distributors to share expertise and experiences. I moved to Nashville from Chicago 11 years ago. It…
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Manufacturing Matters
No one involved with manufacturing in the U.S. over the past 30 years can deny the monumental changes manufacturing has sustained. It goes beyond continual investment in automation and robotics and the “lean” operating practices maintained since economic downturns—it’s a changed American “business model”. The highly skilled laborers, tool & die builders, welders and machinists…
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