Inside Atlas: stories and interviews

CVTC advanced welding students in laser safety eyewear gathered around a fixture table with stainless and aluminum test coupons in the Atlas Mfg. welding area.

Atlas Mfg. Hosts CVTC Advanced Welding Students for Hands-On Laser Welding Training

Atlas Mfg. recently opened its doors to advanced welding students from Chippewa Valley Technical College, giving the…

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The Buy American Act and Buy America Requirements – For Sheet Metal Manufacturing

Apr 4, 2024

Three different domestic-sourcing regimes can land on the same fabricated sheet-metal part, and they do not say the same thing. The Buy American Act governs what a federal agency buys directly. The Buy America requirements govern what gets built with federal grant money for transit, highways, rail, airports, and water systems. The Build America, Buy…

Custom Sheet Metal Boxes: The Complete Guide

Feb 14, 2024

Elevate your projects with custom sheet metal boxes. Explore design, engineering, and customization options for tailor-made solutions. Click for insights!

Maximizing Sustainability with Smart Returnable Packaging Solutions

Jan 12, 2024

Returnable packaging is custom fabricated steel that carries a part through the supply chain, comes back empty, and does it again, often hundreds of times. A returnable rack, container, or tote replaces the corrugated boxes, foam, and wood crates that get built up at the supplier, torn down at the receiver, and thrown away. For…

Mastering Product Quality Planning: Strategies for Flawless Production

Nov 29, 2023

Quality planning is the work that happens before the first part is cut: agreeing on which dimensions are critical, how they will be measured, what evidence the buyer needs to approve the part, and what statistical proof shows the process will hold tolerance across a full run. On a fabricated sheet-metal part that means tying…

Atlas Manufacturing: A Story of Precision, Challenge, and Success in PQP Implementation

Nov 20, 2023

One of Atlas Manufacturing’s medical device projects shows what a well-run Production Quality Plan (PQP) makes possible. This is the story of moving a part from prototype to production under the exacting standards of the medical device industry, guided by a thorough Production Quality Plan. The Challenge The project started with a medical device company…

The Ultimate Guide to Selecting Server Cabinet Manufacturers for Precision Sheet Metal

Nov 4, 2023

Customization, Quality, and Reliability: Selecting the Perfect Server Cabinet Manufacturer for Precision Sheet Metal. Click for details

Lean Manufacturing in Sheet Metal Fabrication: Reducing Waste and Lead Time

Oct 24, 2023

Lean manufacturing is the systematic removal of everything in a process that the customer would not pay for. In a sheet-metal shop that means the hours a job spends waiting between the laser and the press brake, the steps an operator walks to find the right punch, the skeleton scrap left on a nest, and…

Top Enclosure Manufacturers: Your Guide to Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication

Oct 17, 2023

Find the Top Enclosure Manufacturers for Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication. Get durable and customizable enclosures for your project now!

The Ultimate Guide to Precision OEM Sheet Metal Fabrication Services

Oct 16, 2023

Looking for OEM Sheet Metal Fabrication? Find reputable manufacturers with advanced capabilities and expertise. Connect with the best for your needs today!