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Preparing the Next Generation for the Skilled Trades

By Bob Buist | November 27, 2021

There has been a lot of talk lately about the shortage of workers in the skilled trades and how that will affect our home state of Michigan (and the nation) moving forward. People have proposed many different solutions, but one way to promote the future of manufacturing and the trades is to go directly to […]

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Why Is There a Need for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)?

By Bob Buist | October 11, 2021

Automated Guided Vehicles, or AGVs, have been in existence since the 1950s, although they have undergone considerable improvements in engineering since that time. When Barrett Electronics debuted the first AGV, it was guided by a wire in the floor and performed onlyh simple towing tasks. Up until recently, AGVs have been used primarily in industrial […]

Preventing Workplace Injuries in Metal Fabrication

By Bob Buist | September 15, 2021

Every year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cites companies in the metal fabrication industry for violations, costing them millions of dollars in fines. The reality is that unsafe working conditions cost both workplaces and workers far more money indirectly as well. Onsite accidents are expensive in terms of workers’ compensation, medical treatment, damage […]

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Electronic Cabinetry for the Electronics Industry

By Bob Buist | August 30, 2021

Does your company need electronic cabinetry made to specification? Design within the electronics industry is constantly changing as technology advances. Companies enhance their products to accommodate that evolution. D+M Metal Products’ team works with OEMs and tier 1 vendors to improve their metal fabrications to create more effective designs and cost reductions. The end result […]

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Rising Steel Prices Continue

By Bob Buist | July 15, 2021

We have blogged several times before about rising steel prices and how they affect the cost of metal fabrication. Unfortunately, the trajectory for steel would seem only to be going up in the near future, even into 2022. It looks like higher costs will be here to stay for some time.  Prices on Steel are […]

From Design to Installation: D+M Metal’s Sculpture Work

By Bob Buist | June 1, 2021

Did you know that D+M Metal has created many beautiful sculptures? We have done floor sculptures that have been installed in high schools throughout West Michigan and at Camp Roger as well as full sculpture pieces that have been installed in Grand Rapids, Grandville, and places as far away as Orlando, Florida. D+M Metal has […]

D+M Metal’s Quality Control Program

By Bob Buist | May 1, 2021

Quality control is an essential part of any metal fabrication process. Without defined and established standards and predetermined quality control procedures, it would be very difficult for any metal fabricator to continuously produce high quality products and satisfy their customers’ needs. There are many procedures involved in metal fabrication, including: drawing and specifications, welding procedures […]

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The Advantages of Laser Cutting

By Bob Buist | April 3, 2021

D+M Metal Products is a full-service metal fabricator. We provide services for a wide variety of manufacturers across industries. One of our capabilities is laser cutting. If you don’t know what this type of cutting is or how it’s utilized within metal fabricating, this blog is for you.  What Is Laser Cutting?  Laser cutting is […]

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West Michigan Is Producing Fabricated Products for Fighting Covid

By Bob Buist | February 26, 2021

As the anniversary of the first COVID-19 shutdowns approaches, it’s good to look back to see how people responded in positive ways to the pandemic. While it has been a very challenging year for people all over the world, there have been moments that have highlighted human generosity and genius. And by creating solutions such […]

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Material Handling Demand Rises due to the Pandemic

By Bob Buist | January 29, 2021

D+M Metal Products has been providing components for our material handling customers for many years. The demand for material handling systems has never been higher. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Amazon and other retail suppliers had been developing convenient systems of ordering and delivery that were competing with in-person shopping. Since the pandemic, the demand […]

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Market Conditions Affect the Price of Steel

By Bob Buist | January 7, 2021

Several years ago, we sent out a letter to our customers about how the new U.S. tariffs on imported steel and aluminum would affect the price of steel and our prices going forward. As you might imagine, 2020 created quite a lot of economic chaos for companies given the complications of COVID-19, the lockdowns, shortages […]

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Meeting Medical Equipment Manufacturing Challenges

By Bob Buist | November 30, 2020

Earlier this year we reported on ways that D+M Metal was involved with providing solutions for the COVID-19 epidemic. Medical gear and equipment has been in high demand for obvious reasons, and many manufacturers have stepped up to provide it to our medical community. However, it’s true that even during more normal times, there’s also […]

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