Industry Links
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Engineering Fundamentals
Learn about CNC fabrication, laser cutting, shearing, staking, stamping and welding on this resourceful website. Educate yourself with advantages and disadvantages of each process, to find out what process might be most beneficial for your next project.
ThomasNet
This website is one of the largest manufacturing sites in the industry, used by contract manufacturers and numerous companies nationwide to help them connect with some of the best companies in the industry. This link will take you to the laser cutting services listing, however the search bar is adaptable to your own preferences.
NAICS ( North American Industry Classification Systems )
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), implemented in 1997, is the accepted system used by Federal statistical agencies for the categorization of business establishments. Its primary purpose is facilitating the collection, analysis, and publication of statistical data pertaining to the U.S. business economy. NAICS organizes establishments into industries according to the similarity in the processes used to produce goods or services. This system promotes high levels of comparability in business statistics all across North America.
RFM, Inc.
Gaging, calibration, inspection, the list goes on. This company offers services to machine shops that they'll really need. Visit their website for metrology tips, price lists, a complete list of services and more.
WiseGeek.com
Here you can find out more on laser cutting, laser welding, sheet metal cutting and more. Plus, you can post questions or comments on the articles if you so choose.
Zycon
Zycon is a 'search engine for manufacturers' that allows you to search through numerous different companies. Not only this, you can search through processes, materials, and more.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
This web site offers insight to the industries, community involvement, news, information and more. With experience and knowledge of the aerospace/defense industry, medical, motorsports, oil and gas, wind energy and more, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers is on the cutting edge of information.
Industry Terms
This is a page on our website that lists numerous manufacturing terms. We define each term to help develop a better understanding of each process and/or items associated with it.
The Fabricator
Odds are, you've probably been reading it for years. But their website is dedicated to countless associations, manufacturing blogs, business translators, education on the industry, and more. This site offers a great deal of insight to the manufacturing world.
5S Comprehensive Education and Resource Center
Here's an extremely valuable resource on 5S. 5S is the system developed in Japan during their industrial explosion to make manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and other facilities more efficient and safer.