Waukesha Metal Products Blog

According to a recent survey conducted by the Job Shop Company of U.S. OEM Engineers and Buyers; quality is the most important factor in measuring outsourcing partners. In manufacturing, quality is typically defined in terms of technical specification, variation and number of defects. This is true for the most part, but quality also includes a non-visible aspect known as process excellence.

Servo driven technology fits perfectly into the metalforming world, with its speed and accuracy to quickly produce tight-tolerance metal stampings.  The servo’s ability to create intricate forms, that wouldn’t have been possible in traditional presses without large multi-station tooling, makes it a top choice for all types of metal parts.

Manufacturing in the United States experienced solid growth and returned to a respectable profitability level in 2011. Just look at the domestic automobile industry. This was despite a lethargic global economy, a looming debt crisis and relatively high unemployment. Most manufacturing companies are again hiring but find it difficult to obtain talent. This will be the most significant limiting factor to future growth in this country.