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Ben Nordman
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Sue Nordman Named as One of 40 Women in Manufacturing to Follow in 2023
ObsidianMFG President Sue Nordman has been named by Source Day as one of the 40 Women in Manufacturing to Follow in '23
Susanne Nordman
Apr 12, 20232 min read
The Role of Manufacturing on Earth Day
We’ve all heard the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle”, but how much thought do we actually put into making changes that will benefit our envir
Ben Nordman
Mar 16, 20234 min read
Marketing in MFG: Making the Most of a Small Budget
A guide for manufacturers that don't have the big company budget on how to get started in marketing.
Ben Nordman
Feb 13, 20231 min read
Why is stainless steel so difficult to surface grind?
Typically when faced with surface grinding stainless steel, many companies turn it away. It is the unwanted material of a surface grinding.
Susanne Nordman
Feb 2, 20234 min read
Equipment Breakdown Insurance
The importance of insuring your heavy machinery. The recent pandemic that shook the whole world was especially frightening for small...
Ben Nordman
Jan 12, 20235 min read
TikTokMFG: Using the latest trends to connect
TikTok has taken over. How can we apply this new age of information and content sharing in manufacturing?
Ben Nordman
Dec 15, 20213 min read
Obsidian Manufacturing Made in USA Gift Guide 2021
Struggling to find the perfect gift is something we all deal with, especially with kids. Finding something to entertain for hours while stil
Susanne Nordman
Nov 15, 20213 min read
Blanchard Grinding
Rotary surface grinding is often referred to as Blanchard grinding because it removes large amounts of stock quickly and efficiently.
Ben Nordman
Sep 30, 20213 min read
The ABCs of Obsidian Manufacturing Industries
With school in session once again for kids, we're taking you to school with the ABCs of #ObsidianMFG
Susanne Nordman
Jul 14, 20216 min read
United We Make
What does "Made in the USA" mean to you? The answer is different for each of us and there is no right or wrong answer.
Ben Nordman
Jun 3, 20213 min read
Obsidian Manufacturing Grinding Safety Tips
Leading off National Safety Month, #ObsidianMFG gives you some tips and tricks about how to keep safety first when surface grinding.
Ben Nordman
Apr 30, 20214 min read
#ObsidianMFG and Earth Month: Saving Green and Going Green
April is Earth Month and the proper way to celebrate and bring awareness to being greener is with an #ObsidianMFG and Earth Month crossover.
Ben Nordman
Feb 23, 20213 min read
Black American Contributions to Engineering
Engineering has been able to follow the development of the digital age with help from Walter Braithwaite.
Ben Nordman
Jan 11, 20212 min read
Equipment Breakdown Insurance - Protecting Your Profits
Breakdowns are part of manufacturing, but it should not cost you valuable time and money. This is where breakdown insurance comes in handy.
Magna-Lock USA Archives
Sep 16, 20197 min read
Milling vs. Grinding
A discussion of various machining characteristics in regard to milling and grinding.
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