White Papers
White papers are authoritative reports that address problems, educate readers, and help people make decisions. Read the latest white papers created by industry experts on issues of vital interest to the metal forming industry.
The NewTop 10 Technologies Small and Midsize Manufacturers Can't Afford to Ignore
EPICOR
Manufacturers today are looking for innovative ways to differentiate themselves in the competitive global marketplace. Understanding customers' needs in great detail is essential to positioning their company ahead of the competition.
The New EPA National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants
Camfil Farr Air Pollution Control
For years, many companies involved in welding and other metalworking operations have exhausted fumes and dust outside. A recently enacted EPA regulation has changed all that. This white paper summarizes the impact of the new EPA Rule 6x and highlights the role of cartridge dust and fume collection as a control strategy.
How to Save Money, Time and Energy on Dust Collection
Camfil Farr Air Pollution Control
When it comes to choosing filters for a cartridge dust collector, plant engineers and maintenance professionals sometimes regard these items as more or less of a commodity. Though the lowest-priced filter might appear to be the best choice, the opposite may be true. It requires a "Total Cost of Ownership" (TCO) evaluation to know for certain. TCO helps you determine what it really costs to own your dust collector filters... and how to save money, time and energy by choosing the best filters for your application.
SaaS ERP: A Viable Model for Job Shops and Small Manufacturers
EPICOR
This white paper describes how the software as a service (SaaS) model delivers financial, implementation and operational benefits to job shops and small manufacturers. It also describes how Epicor Manufacturing Express Edition, a comprehensive ERP system deployed in the SaaS model, meets the needs of job shops and small manufacturers. With Epicor Express, job shops and small manufacturers now have the opportunity to implement an ERP solution that can help transform their operations and business.
Ansell Cut Protection White Paper
Ansell
Cut Resistance (i.e. CPPT value) is often the primary factor considered when evaluating cut protection because it can be readily measured. However, as this guide will show you, considering only cut resistance misses a larger part of the whole cut protection picture.
Three Steps to Better Laser MaintenanceMC Machinery Systems - Mitsubishi Laser
Laser machine maintenance should be the watchword of anyone who owns and operates a laser. With lead-times decreasing, margins thinning, and raw material prices always proving to be unpredictable, proper machine maintenance can save a shop plenty of headaches at crunch time.
Skilled Worker WhitepaperFabricators & Manufacturers Association, International
Activity Based CostingExact Software—JobBOSS Division
Flat shop rates don’t provide a true cost picture. ABC provides a simple approach to analyze true cost and is now being applied even to small job shops.
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