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#Tips Tuesday – Raw Material Market Changes Early 2022

Michael Maurisak — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 01:32:15 +0000

Material has been the subject of many conversations over the past year, but increasingly-so lately due to Nickel based worries. This week’s tip is simply a real-life example of these price and lead time increases. In January, we were requested to provide pricing for a system that has over 10,000 lbs of Stainless Steel 304/304L Material (Approximately 33k USD COST).

The customer chose not to proceed at that time with the order due to price constraints, but has now chosen to re-evaluate. Material pricing on that same request is now 10% higher at 36k USD COST with additional lead time and a shorter quotation validity window.

TIP: Pricing is higher than it was last year, let alone weeks ago. However, if you need something sooner, rather than later….don’t wait. Look at what you can order now to secure the material wherever possible.

#manufacturing #industrial #steel #supplychain

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#tips Tuesday – Value Stream Mapping

Michael Maurisak — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 22:35:10 +0000

The purpose of a value stream map is to view the entirety of a process flow from start to finish and create a plan to optimize efforts in getting the company to its desired outcomes. By illustrating the current state, a value stream map allows you to know where there are current gaps.

Value Stream Mapping will allow you to find your deficiencies and/or waste and create a better, more efficient and profitable company!

We, AET, Would like to thank IMEC Illinois, Jim Floyd, Margo Barr-Kosier and Parick Peplowski for teaching us how to Kaizen our company for greater future results!

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#tips Tuesday – Why Choose a VFD over a Soft Starter for your AC Motor?

Michael Maurisak — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 23:24:36 +0000

When designing a control panel with a motor, we are often faced with the decision of using a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) or a Soft Starter. AET would recommend making the initial investment and choose the VFD. Although soft starters are smaller and in some cases a VFD can cost two to three times more up front, an efficient VFD can provide energy savings of up to 50 percent, thereby producing significant savings over the life of the equipment.

Additional Benefits to offset the initial investment:

Speed control
Consistent acceleration/deceleration time
Robust functionality
Diagnostic information
Equipment protection
Prolonged motor life

#electrical #mechanical

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#tips Tuesday – Advantages of Round Tube VS/OR Pipe

Michael Maurisak — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:56:32 +0000

Today’s Tip Tuesday takes a look at some advantages of either going with Tube or Pipe as the main process line type for your system. There are more differences than shown in the image, but we tried to highlight the major contrasts.
Feel free to reach our for further discussion, or to get a quote for #engineering or #manufacturing of your system.

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Waterjet Spotlight; Process Control in a Manufacturer

mmaurisak — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:48:18 +0000

At AET, we see it important to have control over the manufacturing processes. By keeping in touch with where we are in the manufacturing phase, we can better prepare for what’s coming. As such, we utilize many tools that enhance the production of custom assemblies. In this spotlight, we’d like to cover how AET’s Waterjet is a valuable asset to the production of vessels and cryogenic systems.

Waterjets can cut many materials, from plastics thru hard metals, with essentially no heat-effected cut zone. In addition, the edges can be made clean, requiring very little post-processing. Furthermore, with the ability to cut 2D parts out of sheet stock thru to adding penetrations to existing parts like vessel heads, the versatility of a waterjet can’t be denied. Given that we manufacture all types of products, this cutting tool is a great asset.

When looking for a system engineering and manufacturing company, keep in mind that it’s best to keep a handle on the in-house capabilities held by that manufacturer. Will your process be stalled because they need an outsourced service that takes weeks?

So what do you have to know about Waterjets to get the advantages? You don’t have to know anything besides that we have it covered. Visit our website to learn more and contact us for a quote for your next project: https://bit.ly/3bHfxRF

cryogenics #precision manufacturing #manufacturing process #waterjet

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