Quality Control
In today’s manufacturing environment, wood products manufacturers and their customers
may haggle over price or delivery schedules,
but one thing is non-negotiable: product
quality. Whether you’re making panels for
other woodworking companies, kitchen
cabinets for homeowners or furniture for
retail distribution, effective quality control
procedures can ensure a satisfied client base. Read what quality control strategies some
companies implement to assure that they
remain a “preferred” supplier.
“Adopt-a-Shop” can help shape the future of our industry
Water pressure, curves and working with lightweight wood are just some of the challenges American Quality Furniture, owned by Lazzara Yachts, faces when building the interiors of its luxurious vessels. This art and science requires the deadly precision only offered by a CNC router.
Smooth Sailing
Water pressure, curves and working with lightweight wood are just some of the challenges American Quality Furniture, owned by Lazzara Yachts, faces when building the interiors of its luxurious vessels. This art and science requires the deadly precision only offered by a CNC router.
Manual crosscut saw operations
Practices, procedures and operator decision-making vary for chop or crosscut saws depending on the type of rough mill in which they are used. Dr. Fred Lamb gives a checklist to assure proper operator decision making.
Cleaning widebelts —- Does it make sense?
Practices, procedures and operator decision-making vary for chop or crosscut saws depending on the type of rough mill in which they are used. Dr. Fred Lamb gives a checklist to assure proper operator decision making.
A “One-by-one” system — some questions answered
A new laminating press takes the squeeze off production and improves product quality for New Freedom, Penn.-based Seiling and Jones, manufacturer of panels for custom furniture manufacturers and architectural companies.
Stretching your sanding dollar
As abrasives manufacturers compete for your business, price points are dropping and product life is improving. For woodworking companies, it's a win-win scenario. |
