ISO 9001:2008: A Continued Assurance of Quality
When it comes to manufacturing, quality is everything. Many companies can say they offer quality products and services, but there’s one definitive way of guaranteeing it. ISO certification is the ultimate global benchmark for quality and performance. The standards set by ISO are recognized internationally, and serve as the best way of assuring across-the-board quality.
Stainless Steel Finishes: A Guide to Choosing the Right One
The selection of the particular surface finish for a stainless steel fabrication is an integral aspect of many machining projects. After all, each type of finish carries varying advantages and benefits, as well as multiple characteristics specific to that particular finish that may play a role in the end use of the piece.
Top 3 Reasons to Use Stainless Steel for Metal Stamping
Whenever you are facing a major metal stamping project, you want to make sure you choose the correct materials. Every job has a unique set of demands. Some call for higher levels of strength, while others might need corrosion resistance, and with some, the aesthetics take precedence.
American Industrial’s New CAGE ID
We’re ready for government contracts – American Industrial has been issued a CAGE ID. What social security numbers are to people, the CAGE ID codes are to government contractors. In order to do business with the government, it’s important for a company to obtain its exclusiveNAICS, DUNS and CAGE ID codes. These unique code numbers…
U.S. Production Costs Becoming Competitive With China
A new report has shown that over the past 10 years, manufacturing in the United States has started to become more competitive compared to many low-cost rivals- the most notable one being China. Today, U.S. factories are able to produce goods at cheaper prices than many of those produced in Eastern Europe. According to the…
The American Shop Floor – An Infographic
With new technologies, rules, and regulations being tossed into the mix each day, the typical manufacturing shop floors of America have been constantly evolving over the years to reach their current state. But how exactly do we describe the current state of these shops? Who are they serving the most, and what machines are now…
New Manufacturing Facility Cooling Water Intake Regulations from the EPA
To cool their plants and facilities, many industrial manufacturers utilize large volumes of water from various bodies of naturally occurring water. The list includes oceans, estuaries, rivers, and lakes. Although this has been done for decades, there has been growing concern and debate about possible damage that is caused by the intake systems to the…
Maintaining Quality with The Micro Vu Matrix
At American Industrial., we emphasize quality in every aspect of our quality assurance testing services. We incorporate advanced technology, using the latest inspection/measuring systems such as the manual Micro-Vu Matrix video system. Our system, model 9050A, offers many features to deliver consistent quality measurements that typical optical comparators cannot.
The Problem with Outsourcing
One of the biggest conversations surrounding American manufacturing these days is reshoring; companies of all sizes are bringing business and jobs back to American soil. It’s welcome news for the industry. As some companies still make the decision to outsource—and as many of us focus on the reshoring trend—what many people are not talking about…
Precision Metal Stamping
When people think American Industrial Company, we hope they immediately think of precision metal stamping. As we have centered our company on the stamping process, as opposed to other manufacturing processes, we certainly hope that is what we are best known for. Here, each day revolves around best serving our customers through precision metal stamping…