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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
Susanne Nordman
Apr 12, 20232 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
Mar 16, 20234 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.
Ben Nordman
Feb 13, 20231 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
Jan 12, 20235 min read


The New Age of Marketing in Manufacturing: How to get started on a modern marketing strategy
Many in manufacturing sales and marketing teams are forging new ways of working together to gain new customers with digital marketing.
Susanne Nordman
Aug 12, 20224 min read


Blanchard Grinding
Rotary surface grinding is often referred to as Blanchard grinding because it removes large amounts of stock quickly and efficiently.
Susanne Nordman
Nov 15, 20213 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.
Susanne Nordman
Jul 14, 20216 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
Jun 3, 20213 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
Apr 30, 20214 min read


Women in Manufacturing: A History of Underrepresentation
For decades, women have been a minority in the manufacturing industry, and the trend is holding steady as of late.
Ben Nordman
Mar 18, 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.
Ben Nordman
Jan 11, 20212 min read


Milling vs. Grinding
A discussion of various machining characteristics in regard to milling and grinding.
Magna-Lock USA Archives
Sep 17, 20197 min read
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