Mid-way through my high school years my dad bought a new 1974 Chevy Vega. It was his attempt to buy a small fuel efficient vehicle. For my brother and me it was an imaginary sports…
Lean Ammunition Manufacturing Part I
Tie Rod Frame vs. C-Frame
Winner: Tie Rod Frame In the past, the C-frame press design made it easier to feed in product or change dies. The downside of the C-frame is deflection – where the frame will bend outward under the pressure of…
Setpoint Introduction Video
Want to know more about what Setpoint can do? Check out our new introduction to Setpoint video.
Setpoint used Picatinny Mounting System for 10 Minute Tooling Changeovers
In the military, soldiers need to be able to change optics, lights, and accessories on their firearms quickly and efficiently. In manufacturing, we should be able to change tooling on our production machines quickly as…
Cycle Time vs Throughput
Over the years we have built thousands of custom equipment solutions for a wide range of manufacturers, spanning a wide range of industries. Each time we engage in a new project, we have to address…