Our commitment to quality management
My late father had a lot of favorite sayings, but one I remember him using often was this: “That wasn’t a mistake. It was a learning experience.” That’s wise advice that I carry with me every day. Even at a place like bo-mar Industries, where we aim for “plus or minus 0” tolerances, sometimes things […]
The true cost of offshore contract manufacturing
I’m usually a pretty positive person, but this week I’m going to talk about something that really makes me mad. On the manufacturing side of our business, we work with people who put their heart and soul (and in many cases a lot of money) into creating a product only to see it fail because […]
3 ways to improve your custom metal fabrication bids
When you’re preparing for a custom metal fabrication project, the process of getting bids might seem like a giant pain in the you-know-what. But think about it this way: The bid process isn’t a hurdle. It’s the way you make sure you’re getting the right people and materials and processes for your job – so […]
Portable ATMs: more complex than just a metal case
Building a portable ATM enclosure might seem simple, but it’s much more complex than just a metal case. We know you want to protect and secure the computer and safe, but you’ll also want to be able to transport and customize your ATM. You’ll consider many important decisions that shape your vision. Do you need […]
Video blogs: Metal forming with press brake machines
Press brakes have been around in some form for centuries. They might not seem very exciting, but it’s pretty amazing what you can do with these machines – especially when you have multi-axis, computer-controlled backguages. In our latest video blogs, we take a look at two of the four press brakes in the shop at […]
How to ensure you get the weld you want
[grid] [col-5-8] When it comes to welding – and fabrication in general – how do you define what you expect? How do you communicate the level of quality you want? There are a lot of things you can put in writing, like specific materials or techniques. But things like appearance can be hard to quantify. […]