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Metalworking Regulatory Issues -Inflation 2/17/2025

Recent inflation research indicates that U.S. metalworking manufacturers should prepare for several key challenges in the coming year: Domestically sourced Recycled Metal Scrap Brings Higher Prices and Profitability The recent imposition of a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, effective March 12, 2025, is expected to increase demand for domestically sourced metals, including recycled scrap. This policy change positions […]

Metalworking Regulatory Issues -Tariffs 2/17/2025

Recent developments in U.S. trade policy, particularly the expansion of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, present several challenges for metalworking manufacturers in the United States. But there is GREAT NEWS for Metal Scrap Recycling. Recycled Metal Scrap Market Price Increases Bring New Opportunities The rising prices for recycled metal scrap present several business opportunities: Increased Profit Margins: Companies can […]

Technical Brief: Eliminating Soluble Heavy Metal Ions From Industrial Wastewater by Precipitation and Ultrafiltration

Download Introduction Today’s manufacturers should be keenly aware of the problems—and especially the penalties—associated with discharging industrial wastewater into sewage treatment systems. The removal of soluble heavy metal ions from wastewater is a common industrial treatment requirement in modern manufacturing.   Some of the processes that generate waste streams containing heavy metals are: Electroplating Electroless nickel plating Printed circuit […]

Technical Brief: Critical Design Elements for Maximizing the Life of Under Press Steel Belt Conveyors

CHALLENGE As Press technology has expanded to meet the changing demands of customers in the automotive, aerospace, defense, and construction equipment sectors, the reliability and robust nature of the steel belt conveyor design remains one of the most efficient methods for the transfer of flat metal stamping scrap. The increased demands on stampers to achieve tighter […]

Technical Brief: Wear Abatement Strategies are a Cost Saving Component of Capital Equipment Purchase

CHALLENGE The metalworking industry, like many other manufacturing market segments, has been forced to scrutinize capital equipment purchases in an effort to squeeze the most from a tight capital project budget with short expected returns.     Often, pre-project planning and equipment evaluation do not take into account the long-term operational effects of rugged operating conditions, […]