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Building Workplace Culture? Think Safety First
“No one comes to work to get hurt.” You may have heard that term if you work in manufacturing or another heavy industry. I recall it being a common phrase years ago during a period of time when I was in a line management role and our operation had gone through a series of injuries...Continue reading→
Engage and Empower to Excel in Manufacturing
Empowerment is a key aspect of building a strong culture and getting people engaged. In my work with various teams over the years, it is typically noted that an environment that features poor empowerment typically is more hierarchical, less vocal, less democratic, and people in general are less engaged and at its worse, less inclined...Continue reading→
Machining Castings: Timeless Work but Still Not Easy
Engage and Empower to Excel in ManufacturingTQ Manufacturing has been machining castings at a high level for nearly three decades. It is a core competency of our team and operation to provide high quality machining of castings for customers in a variety of materials from aluminum to brass to steel and iron. But it is...Continue reading→
Manufacturing Now: U.S. and Ohio Manufacturing Postured for Growth
Recently I came across an article by Ryan Augsberger, who is the President of the Ohio Manufacturers” Association (OMA). In it, he highlighted how Ohio is positioned to lead a new golden age for U.S. manufacturing which resonated as that is part of our mission: advance U.S. manufacturing and do it from base center of...Continue reading→
What is Tolerance in CNC Machining?
Tolerance in CNC machining refers to the acceptable range of variation for a part dimension. In simple terms, it defines how much a measurement can vary from the original design while still allowing the part to function properly. Tolerances are determined by the designer or engineer based on the form, fit, and function of the...Continue reading→
