Most modern innovations are improvements upon existing tried and true technology, and the lathe is a perfect example of that. Despite being one of the earliest-developed tools in use today, the lathe is still an integral part of building everything from furniture to mechanical equipment depended on by every industry the world over. So why
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Meet Russ Dudan: VP of Operations at Allis Roller
Allis Roller is making big strides in process improvement, as well as leadership. The company’s most recent addition to the team is Russ Dudan as Vice President of Operations. Russ comes with a unique combination of engineering qualifications, leadership experience, and international business acumen. Who Is Russ Dudan? Having served as Operations and Engineering Leadership,
What Lean Manufacturing Means at Allis Roller
“Going Lean” involves never ending efforts to reduce waste that consumes resources without adding value. It’s an enduring process of continuous improvement, ensuring that manufacturers avoid complacency and always produce their best. Common approaches may involve the tracking and synergistic recalibrating of manufacturing processes, quality control, services, pricing, or ethical practices. At Allis Roller, lean
Mechanical Prototyping & How It’s Done Right
Putting your trust in another operation to build you a prototype for a quality custom part calls for extra caution. Mechanical prototyping requires a high level of expert guidance, engineering, and testing before any unique solution can be safely and effectively implemented into the application it was designed for. In order to increase your chances
Outsourced Assembly Work Can Transform Your ROI
No manufacturer expects to hear that making their assembly work operation someone else’s responsibility is a good thing, but the reality might surprise you. Outsourcing assembly work to your machined parts manufacturer is the most convenient and cost effective strategy for ensuring that high quality, installation-ready parts are efficiently incorporated into your products. That may
Miller Robotic Welder Keeps Allis Roller Innovating
At Allis Roller, our welding professionals and engineers continually look for new ways to drive down costs for our customers and increase the accuracy of our complex machined parts. Bringing in top-of-the-line equipment is one of the ways we accomplish that. With the addition of the new Miller/Panasonic Robotic Welder, here’s what our prospective and
Submerged Arc Welding: Technology That Gets Better With Age
Manufacturing technology today is worlds away from the techniques and processes used in the early part of the 20th century. However, in the case of Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), a uniquely safe and consistent welding method that’s been in use since the 1930s, new technology hasn’t reduced its relevance to machined parts manufacturing. As a
Engineers Make Better Machined and Welded Parts
The chemistry and physics involved in complex machined parts requires a significant level of education and industry knowledge in order to successfully navigate. As a result, the gulf between machined parts manufacturers with engineering expertise and those without is a wide one, and can mean the difference between parts that fail and parts that maximize
Steel Rollers in Heavy Industry: Agriculture, Mining, & Construction
Steel rollers serve simple functions in otherwise complex machinery. However, the process for making them durable components for high-tolerance industrial applications is anything but simple. Here’s how well-engineered and well-made steel rollers keep heavy industry harvesting, digging, and building the world as we know it. A Lot Rests On Steel Rollers Relatively common parts are
Welding Quality Makes or Breaks Machined Parts
In a manufacturing market where welding services are widely available, how can you be sure that parts you’ve ordered will be welded with an adequate level of care? Doing your homework may involve a little bit of investigating and asking potential vendors the right questions, but knowing that their equipment and welding skills are at