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Is Your Company Ready?

A guideline before adapting to the latest transformative technologies in the manufacturing industry.

Decoding the Impact of Robotics on Manufacturing

With the emergence of cheaper industrial robots in the market, more companies are opting to these fully automated machines. They are becoming available now not only to factories but even to small business owners. As this trend continues, different questions are coming into the mind of big industry players and, of course, to the workforce who are afraid of being replaced with a mechanical worker.

A Closer Look at CHINA Manufacturing and Cheats

They look good in pictures and the price seems too good to be true, but before making a decision, here is what you need to know. In this case, what you DON'T know WILL hurt you.

Making the Most Out of Your Machines

A recent study showed that clicker press owners are underutilizing their equipment and are leaving easy profits on the table. Without much effort, your equipment could be creating significant earnings.

Why Experience Matters When Looking for Die Makers

The old saying "you don't know what you don't know" is never more true than when it comes to DIE MAKERS. A good die maker will be able to make suggestions that will save hundreds of hours in wasted labor by reducing steps and suggesting ways to increase production.

American Press Factory is Throwing in the Towel

Once the pinnacle of American made presses, Freeman Schwabe has been forced to throw in the towel, and stop production of Swing Arm Presses. The company continues to refurbish old machines, but with a retail price of nearly 3 times more than comparable machines, sales didn't warrant continuation.

Where Are All The USED Machines Coming From?

There are tons of used machines hitting the market. At first glance, it would seem like a buyer's dream but before getting too excited, understanding what is going on will save you some big losses. There is a reason for all the used machines. Everyone is bailing while they still can on machines that no longer have parts or support service available because the manufacturers are out of business.

What You Should Know About CHINA Presses

The past decade has been rough for Clicker Press manufacturers. As more and more China factories are flooding the market with CHEAP machines, American equipment dealers aren't telling the whole truth. Knowing what to ask will save you in the end. See what experienced factories have learned about China-made machines.

Understanding the Formula for Tonnage

It is possible to calculate the exact tonnage it will take to cut a specific product, with a specific die, using a specific press. The challenge, however, is that in most case, the time to collect all the necessary factors to build the formula takes longer and cost more in labor than having a die made and testing it on different tonnage machines.

Do You Know the Difference in Cutting Boards?

Most presses come with a nylon cutting board when purchased, and that's what some manufacturers have been using for years without ever realizing the savings and improvements in production they might be losing. Different cutting boards have different characteristics that could save you a bundle.

What Will a Personal Injury Do to Your Business?

Every year, manufacturers lose businesses that they have spent decades building because of a personal injury lawsuit. This is something we don't like to think about, but once it happens, it's too late. Are you prepared for the inevitable? Do you know how attorneys will come after you? Do you know what is expected of you? MOST DON'T!

What Happened to ATOM?

Of all the phones and email requests we get each week, by far the most prevalent is from customers looking for parts for their ATOM press. We did some digging and found that the Atom presses being sold in America are predominantly coming from China. To make it more confusing, there are 3 to 4 factories in China that all claim to be making the Atom press. This is a customer nightmare.

China Steel Makes All The Difference?

We have reviewed the warranties of most of the leading Clicker Press dealers and found that no one gives more than 90 days. We learned that the root of the problem is CHINESE STEEL. The high carbon steel bends or breaks over time and the machine stops cutting evenly. A lot of good products come out of China, but Clicker Presses are not one of them. Dealers know this but they have to sell something so they do it with a warranty that protects their interest but not the customers.

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