About Me

Making It: A Processing and Manufacturing Website

Many people enjoy making things. Perhaps you enjoy making cookies, or maybe you like making jewelry. For those who work in processing and manufacturing industries, making things is not just a part of life — it's what they spend most of their time doing. Of course, they can use large machines to help them, which is definitely a good thing since nobody would want to build a refrigerator completely by hand. We think it's remarkable how many of the things around us are made by such dedicated workers, and we hope we do the work some justice with the articles we share here.

Search

Categories

Latest Posts

Top Benefits Of Acrylic Fabrication

Posted on April 3, 2020

If you are looking to have specialty items made for your business -- or even for your personal needs -- you could be wondering which materials are best. Of course, this depends on what you are having made. After all, wood, metal and all sorts of other materials can all be used for making different products, and all of these materials have their benefits. In many cases, though, having items made out of acrylic is a good choice for these reasons and more. [Read More]

Working With A Laser Cutting Service For Your Business's Supply Needs

Posted on April 2, 2020

One of the first steps in your business's manufacturing operation will be to procure the needed materials for the products to be made. Often, this can involve using a cutting service to provide the business with metal and other materials that are of the right size. When using these services, laser cutting can be an extremely effective option for these situations. Is Laser Cutting Suitable For Thicker Materials? A common mistake that people make when considering laser cutting is assuming that it will only be suitable for materials that are extremely thin. [Read More]

The Risks Of Not Inspecting Parts From The Beginning

Posted on March 31, 2020

Accuracy in measurement has never been more important. Our society has become so reliant on automation and machinery that a poorly made machine can create a lot of problems, not just in the factory, but in the world as a whole, as products are delayed or released with defects. To strengthen the accuracy of the parts you use in your machinery, these parts have to undergo dimensional testing. In a busy manufacturing environment, it can be tempting to scrimp on testing or skip it occasionally. [Read More]