Brandt Taylor’s Machinist Corner

Article • October 15, 2017

Machinist’s Corner: A look at D-O-W-N-T-I-M-E

The October 2017 Machinist's Corner column explains the "eight wastes of lean," for which there is an acronym known as DOWNTIME: Defects, Overproduction…

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Article • September 15, 2017

Machinist’s Corner: Show customers you care

How do you treat your a customer who received an order and has a problem with it?

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Article • July 15, 2017

Machinist’s Corner: New kid on the block

Remember when you were the new employee?

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Article • May 15, 2017

Machinist’s Corner: Ya’ gotta love your vendors?

Machinist's Corner Columnist Michael Deren shares a cautionary tale for vendors and machine shops.

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Article • March 15, 2017

Machinist’s Corner: Talking safety

When was the last time someone sat your team down and talked about safety?

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Article • May 15, 2016

Machinist’s Corner: Apprenticeships wanted

Lately, I haven't been hearing much about machinist apprenticeship programs.

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