Hello Metalworking Nation, we are excited to be back in our MakingChips Studio! On this episode of MakingChips, we dive into the 5S Methodology and how it’s implementation can help your business improve it’s productivity.

The five key steps, just like its name suggests, all start with letter S.5S is the name of a workplace organization method that uses a list of five Japanese words: seiri, seiton, seiso, seiketsu, and shitsuke. It is a systematic and methodical approach allowing teams to organize their workplace in the safest and most efficient manner.

In Manufacturing News, we discuss President-Elect Trump’s success in saving at least 1,000 manufacturing jobs from moving to Mexico.

Episode Structure:

[05:06] - Manufacturing News

[12:33] - News at CARR Machine

[15:40] - Defining 5S

[19:50] - Sorting

[21:59] - Set in Order

[24:50] - Shine

[26:36] - Standardized

[28:55] - Sustain

[33:22] - Making 5S Your Own

[35:49] - What’s to Come on MakingChips

[38:15] - Conclusion of Episode

Mentioned in this Episode:

Manufacturing News

Wiegel Tools

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Hello Metalworking Nation! On this episode of MakingChips, we sit down with Paul Ricard, Co-Founder, Co-Owner and President of DP Technology Corp. Paul has nearly 35 years of experience in the CAM industry in managing sales and marketing, application engineering and customer support as well as product design and software development. Paul's passion in manufacturing has helped DP Technology become a leading developer and supplier of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software. In this episode we talk all about CAM/CAD software and what DP Technology is doing to help improve efficiency. Paul also shares what excites him about the future of the manufacturing industry.  

Episode Structure:[01:15] - Alro Steel [04:00] - Welcome Paul Ricard [05:03] - Providing Solutions for the Future [07:31] - Driving Passion [11:40] - Working Closely with the Machine Tool Industry [14:30] - Competitive Advantage [18:27] - Ensuring Efficiency [21:04] - Conclusion of Episode

Mentioned in this Episode:Alro Steel | American Metal SupplierDP TechnologyPaul Ricard | LinkedIn

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Hello Metalworking Nation! On this episode of MakingChips, we sit down with Paul Ricard, Co-Founder, Co-Owner and President of DP Technology Corp. Paul has nearly 35 years of experience in the CAM industry in managing sales and marketing, application engineering and customer support as well as product design and software development. Paul's passion in manufacturing has helped DP Technology become a leading developer and supplier of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software. In this episode we talk all about CAM/CAD software and what DP Technology is doing to help improve efficiency. Paul also shares what excites him about the future of the manufacturing industry.  

Episode Structure:

[01:15] - Alro Steel

[04:00] - Welcome Paul Ricard

[05:03] - Providing Solutions for the Future

[07:31] - Driving Passion

[11:40] - Working Closely with the Machine Tool Industry

[14:30] - Competitive Advantage

[18:27] - Ensuring Efficiency

[21:04] - Conclusion of Episode

Mentioned in this Episode:

Alro Steel | American Metal Supplier

DP Technology

Paul Ricard | LinkedIn

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On this episode of MakingChips, we are very pleased to welcome Doug Woods, President of AMT–the organization behind IMTS 2016. AMT (The Association For Manufacturing Technology) supports and promotes the U.S. manufacturing technology industry. The association provides U.S. builders of manufacturing systems with the latest information on technical developments, trade and marketing opportunities, and economic issues.

Doug speaks with us about the ever-changing face of manufacturing, and how it continues to elevate IMTS into an industry success story. Doug also shares some innovations in this year’s conference, including a collaboration with Hannover Fairs. Lastly, we discuss MT Connect, an open-soure, royalty-free manufacturing communications protocol that helps to provide more efficient operations, improve production optimization, and increase productivity.

Episode Structure:[01:15] - Alro Steel [02:58] - Welcome Doug Woods [04:47] - Bringing in Students [08:17] - An Industry Success Story [09:03] - Innovating the Conference [11:07] - MT Connect [12:27] - Collaboration with Hanover Fairs [13:14] - An Energized Industry [14:20] - Conclusion of Episode

Mentioned in this Episode:Alro Steel | American Metal SupplierHannover Fairs USAMT Connect

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On this episode of MakingChips, we are very pleased to welcome Doug Woods, President of AMT–the organization behind IMTS 2016. AMT (The Association For Manufacturing Technology) supports and promotes the U.S. manufacturing technology industry. The association provides U.S. builders of manufacturing systems with the latest information on technical developments, trade and marketing opportunities, and economic issues.

Doug speaks with us about the ever-changing face of manufacturing, and how it continues to elevate IMTS into an industry success story. Doug also shares some innovations in this year’s conference, including a collaboration with Hannover Fairs. Lastly, we discuss MT Connect, an open-soure, royalty-free manufacturing communications protocol that helps to provide more efficient operations, improve production optimization, and increase productivity.

Episode Structure:

[01:15] - Alro Steel

[02:58] - Welcome Doug Woods

[04:47] - Bringing in Students

[08:17] - An Industry Success Story

[09:03] - Innovating the Conference

[11:07] - MT Connect

[12:27] - Collaboration with Hanover Fairs

[13:14] - An Energized Industry

[14:20] - Conclusion of Episode

Mentioned in this Episode:

Alro Steel | American Metal Supplier

Hannover Fairs USA

MT Connect

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Hello Metalworking Nation! Today on MakingChips, we speak with Scott Gasich, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Haas Automation. Haas Automation is an American machine tool builder that designs and manufactures precision machine tools and specialized accessory tooling. Haas is one of the largest machine tool builders in the world by total unit volume.

Starting with company culture, Scott gives us insight into what drives Haas to continue being the largest, most modern machine tool manufacturing operation in the United States. We also discuss how Haas is bridging the generational gap in manufacturing, using the power of video content to educate workers of all ages.

Episode Structure:[02:20] - Welcome Scott Gasich [03:30] - Keeping it Simple [05:15] - The Story of Gene Haas [07:50] - Haas Culture [10:10] - The Practical Experience [11:23] - Bridging the Generational Gap [13:45] - Intuitiveness [15:50] - The Power of Video Content [18:40] - Providing Speed [20:01] - MT Connect [21:12] - Conclusion of Episode

Mentioned in this Episode:• Haas Automation• Haas Tips of the Day | YouTube• Haas Automation Resource Center• Scott Gasich | LinkedIn

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Hello Metalworking Nation! Today on MakingChips, we speak with Scott Gasich, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Haas Automation. Haas Automation is an American machine tool builder that designs and manufactures precision machine tools and specialized accessory tooling. Haas is one of the largest machine tool builders in the world by total unit volume.

Starting with company culture, Scott gives us insight into what drives Haas to continue being the largest, most modern machine tool manufacturing operation in the United States. We also discuss how Haas is bridging the generational gap in manufacturing, using the power of video content to educate workers of all ages.

Episode Structure:

[02:20] - Welcome Scott Gasich

[03:30] - Keeping it Simple

[05:15] - The Story of Gene Haas

[07:50] - Haas Culture

[10:10] - The Practical Experience

[11:23] - Bridging the Generational Gap

[13:45] - Intuitiveness

[15:50] - The Power of Video Content

[18:40] - Providing Speed

[20:01] - MT Connect

[21:12] - Conclusion of Episode

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Haas Automation

• Haas Tips of the Day | YouTube

• Haas Automation Resource Center

• Scott Gasich | LinkedIn

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Telephone: (312) 725-0245

 

 

On this episode of MakingChips, we welcome Nicole Wolter, Vice-President of H.M. Manufacturing to the show. H.M. Manufacturing is a family-owned, gear and pulley manufacturing facility in Chicago that specializes in Custom/Standard Pulleys, Gears, Sheaves, Shafts and Pulley Stock. Today's topics of discussion include Nicole's rebranding of H.M. Manufacturing, ingenuity & innovation in machine technology, and shopping for the right machine tool.

-- Episode Structure: [01:54] - Welcome Nicole Wolter [02:35] - Nicole's IMTS Objective [05:15] - Rebranding the Company [07:10] - Ingenuity and Innovation [09:30] - Shopping for a Machine Tool [11:54] - Conclusion of Episode   Mentioned in this Episode: HM Manufacturing Sandvik's New Connectivity Solutions for Manufacturing Nicole Wolter | LinkedIn    We Want to Hear From You, The Metalworking Nation: • [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] Telephone: (312) 725-0245

On this episode of MakingChips, we welcome Nicole Wolter, Vice-President of H.M. Manufacturing to the show. H.M. Manufacturing is a family-owned, gear and pulley manufacturing facility in Chicago that specializes in Custom/Standard Pulleys, Gears, Sheaves, Shafts and Pulley Stock. Today's topics of discussion include Nicole's rebranding of H.M. Manufacturing, ingenuity & innovation in machine technology, and shopping for the right machine tool.

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Episode Structure:

[01:54] - Welcome Nicole Wolter

[02:35] - Nicole's IMTS Objective

[05:15] - Rebranding the Company

[07:10] - Ingenuity and Innovation

[09:30] - Shopping for a Machine Tool

[10:40] - Conclusion of Episode

Mentioned in this Episode:

HM Manufacturing

Sandvik's New Connectivity Solutions for Manufacturing

Nicole Wolter | LinkedIn

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On today’s episode of MakingChips, we welcome back our good friend Ray Ziganto, President of Bi-Link, to the show. Bi-Link is a global mechanical component supplier that specializes in Stamping, Injection Molding, Die Cut, EMI/RFI Shielding, and  Assembly. Today’s topics of discussion include advancements in manufacturing technology, 3D measurement systems & scanners, and IMTS “Orphans”. Later on we shift the conversation to marketing analysis, strengthening business relationships with your top customers, and product development.   -- Episode Structure: [02:10] - Mecca of the Industry [03:30] - Welcome Ray Ziganto [05:08] - Advancements in Technology [08:30] - 3D Systems & Scanners [13:05] - IMTS Orphans [16:04] - The Marketing Pendulum Swings [18:10] - Analyzing Marketing Results [21:08] - Separating from a Customer [23:20] - Ray’s Product Development [25:50] - Conclusion of Episode   Mentioned in this Episode: Bi-Link  Ray Ziganto | LinkedIn    We Want to Hear From You, The Metalworking Nation: • [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] Telephone: (312) 725-0245