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Choosing a Manufacturing Career

I worked in a soda factory right out of high school. It paid well, and I liked getting free soda. I didn't realize that my random job would actually help me choose a major once I started college later that year. I became really fascinated with the way factories and manufacturing worked. It was literally a well-oiled machine. Everybody had a job and every machine had a purpose. If one thing failed, the whole plant had to shut down. I liked working there so much that I decided to major in manufacturing. Read more on my blog about manufacturing and processing topics. Maybe you'll learn that a manufacturing career is right for you, too!

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2021

3 Different Types Of Packages For PCB Shipping
When it comes to shipping items, it is essential to have the proper packaging. When shipping something as delicate as a printed circuit board (PCB), you need to have the right packaging to protect all of the intricate and delicate parts so that it doesn't get damaged. During transport, a PCB package can sustain serious damage when it is shipped around the country or around the world. Therefore, you need the proper packaging to keep things safe when dealing with sensitive equipment.

How Can Dimensional Inspection Labs Help Your Small Company?
If your company is regularly creating metal or plastic pieces for machines or appliances, knowing the pieces are of high quality is vital. You might be currently using your own team to do quality control, but as more pieces are manufactured and designs become more complex, you might consider using dimensional inspection labs instead. How can these labs help? Completing First Article Inspection Above all, your pieces need to fit into the appliance or machine you made them for.

Laser Cutting Principles That Can Lead To Better Cuts
If you're looking at laser cutting as an effective fabrication technique, then you're on a good path in terms of precision and dynamic cuts. So that you understand the results that this type of cutting can deliver, review these principles before getting started with a professional company.  Pay Attention to Material Setup Prior to Cutting  Once you have a design for the materials being fabricated by laser cutting technology, they need to be set up on the laser machinery correctly.