FDMC May 2018

Despite changes in the workplace and the way people work, most contract and office furniture manufacturers had a strong year, although there were some sales declines.

Boosting productivity without adding to the payroll: Investments in CNC technology and CAD-CAM software pay off for 12-man custom cabinet shop Wooded Hollow.

Preparing an up-to-date plant layout file and compiling critical process information.

OSHA defines combustible dust as “fine particles that present an explosion hazard when suspended in the air, in certain conditions.” For a combustible dust explosion to occur, five factors must be present: fuel (combustible dust), ignition (heat or spark), oxygen (air), dispersion (dust suspension) and confinement. Removal of any one element will eliminate the possibility of occurrence. The following is a list of some of the agencies and organizations involved in monitoring dust hazards in the woodshop.

They’re owners, designers, technicians and salespeople – but above all, they’re innovators and motivators who, at 40 years or younger, are already making a difference in the woodworking industry.

The short answer is probably not as much as you had hoped, but you’re not here for the short answer, so I’ll give you the long one.

Q. We are seeing some end checking, and rarely some face checking, in the solid oak panels that we manufacture. The checking is right after finishing. We are thinking that our ovens might be too hot, or maybe the residence time is too long. Any guidance before we start changing things?

Find a list of hot wood looks today and the dark, exotic woods will be at to the forefront.

Every successful lean transformation involves at least these seven things.