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How Ball Transfers Can Improve Efficiency In Industrial Settings
What are ball transfers and how do they work? A ball transfer is a material handling device comprised of a bearing housed in a cup-shaped casing that can be installed in any space where products must be moved from one area to another. When something is pushed across...
Is The Industry Doing Enough To Develop A Skilled Manufacturing Workforce?
Manufacturing has evolved into a high-tech and high-skill industry. The need for individuals with complex manufacturing skills has not diminished but rather increased as technology advances and integrates into everyday objects used by consumers all around the world...
4 Manufacturing Myths: Why A Career In Manufacturing Will Defy Your Expectations
With so many opportunities available in the job market, you could be thinking about a career change right now. You've heard that the manufacturing industry is booming. You're curious about a job in that industry, but you've heard that manufacturing is a dirty,...
Robust, Corrosion-Resistant Bearings Enhance Safety for Loading Dock Vehicle Restraint Systems
Did you have a cup of coffee this morning? If you said ‘Yes!’ you have trucks to thank for delivering your daily java. Trucks have been an integral part of the US economy for nearly a century, and represent over 70% of the country’s freight. Increases in shipping...
3 Reasons To Embrace Custom-Engineered Bearings In Your Application
Customized bearings offer a host of benefits to optimize performance and quality. But can custom components really save you money? Learn how from our engineers.
Lutco Doubles Swiss Turning Capabilities in 2021
Decreased Cycle Times and Accelerated Subassembly Production Drive Major Equipment Expansion WORCESTER, Mass. - July 27, 2021 - Lutco, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality stamped and machined components and assemblies, announces its Swiss turning capability...
Specialty Metal Stamping Expertise Restores Production Capabilities for Global Abrasive Solutions Provider
Lutco’s vast metal stamping expertise and wide range of capabilities have always served as a competitive advantage. While there are plenty of vendors that offer metal stamping, many stamped components require secondary services that most stamping shops simply can’t...
Metal Stamping vs CNC Machining: How To Choose The Best Manufacturing Process for You
Manufacturing process selection is intertwined with part design and the quantity required. Two of the most commonly used processes are metal stamping and CNC machining. While in some applications it’s clear from the outset which is right, in many other cases a good...
Generations of Success: How One Manufacturing Job Grew Into A Family Legacy
At Lutco we strive to foster long-lasting relationships that transcend generations. In fact, 25% of our full-time workforce has 20-40 years of steady employment at our company. We take great pride in knowing that we offer the rare kind of stability and security that...
Customized Bearings Help Overhead Door OEM Reduce Production Cost, Improve Product
Conventional wisdom would lead you to believe that sourcing custom parts will always be more expensive than selecting standardized, off-the-shelf components, but in many cases that is simply a myth! Several years ago Lutco was contacted by a company producing...