Entries from March 2017

The History and Growth of Industrial Just-in-Time Delivery and Its Role in the History of Metal Stamping in Minneapolis, MN

March 28th, 2017 · No Comments

In the 1960s and 1970s, a new approach to manufacturing began its introduction into the global industrial world. This approach was first established in Japan when major companies like Toyota created new methods of cutting down waste, time, and cost of production. Leaning out the manufacturing process in general was possible because of the concept […]

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Thomas Engineering Company Earns Governor’s Safety Award

March 22nd, 2017 · 1 Comment

Thomas Engineering Company Earns Governor’s Safety Award Thomas Engineering Company, a contract manufacturer of metal stampings, will be recognized for excellence in workplace safety and health at the Governor’s Safety Award luncheon on May 18 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Thomas Engineering Company is one of 266 employers to be honored through the awards program, […]

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Strengthening Materials for High Quality Precision Metal Stamping in Minneapolis, MN

March 16th, 2017 · No Comments

The sheet metals we use at Thomas Engineering Company range from high performance stainless steels to aluminum and copper alloys. These materials have been altered to improve their basic characteristics and to create additional properties that render the metal viable for industrial use. Durability in builds is one of the main goals, and as such […]

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The Importance of a Vacuum Pump in Industrial Settings

March 10th, 2017 · No Comments

In the world of industrial operations, there’s a crucial piece of equipment that often goes unnoticed but plays a pivotal role in numerous processes – the vacuum pump. This unassuming device is responsible for creating a vacuum or low-pressure environment, which is needed for compressors to store and pressurize a number of liquids and gases […]

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Material Characteristics and Treating Materials Used for Precision Metal Stamping in Minneapolis, MN

March 1st, 2017 · No Comments

At Thomas Engineering Company, we work with the highest quality metals that we know our customers would choose for their parts. Selecting the best materials allows us to manufacture the best products. With each part we stamp, we use the specific material that would best fit the function of that part. By highlighting durability, strength, […]

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