Manufacturers of custom precision sheet metal and machined components
We’ve shared before how we use lean manufacturing processes to ensure we’re getting products to you in the most efficient way possible. But, our “technical” processes are only part of the story. Our staff is the other part of our lean processes. Even the leanest, efficient manufacturing processes will do no good if we’re not …
Metal, plastic, rubber, and aluminum are just a small sample of the materials you can use to make a part or design a project. We, obviously believe that sheet metal and machined components are the best. Today we thought we’d take a step back from our waterjet cutters and our CNC machines to look at …
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How Lean Manufacturing will save you money on your next Sheet Metal Fabrication Project We’ve been doing this for a while. We use and develop productivity and manufacturing practices that allow us to produce quality finished products in the most efficient way possible so that we can save you money. We commonly use Synchronous Manufacturing …
Safety is always our #1 concern at Hansen. The safety of our manufacturing staff, office staff, and our customers is of the utmost importance. Here are a few ways we keep our staff and customers safe, while producing high quality, on-time product every time: We understanding correct material handling We handle, by hand, all of …
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Trumpf Trumatic 1000 We recently installed our Punch/Laser Combination machine with Automation. The machine can handle up to 5’x10′ metal sheets. The SheetMaster Compact allows for automatic unattended loading and unloading of the raw and cut sheets. You can learn more about the Punch-Laser here!
EPTECH Vancouver is part of Canada’s largest coast-to-coast electronics trade shows and we’re excited to have one in our very own backyard, in Vancouver, BC tomorrow! And, we’re excited to be attending this year’s show! These electronics shows are held nationwide with 7 planned for throughout 2019. They’re organized by EP&T, Canada’s information leader for …
Workplace injuries are sadly a common occurrence at worksites and offices. However they don’t have to be. Here are a few ways to make your place of work safer: Have first aid supplies accessible: Have basic first aid kits and supplies available to all staff. Check regularly to ensure supplies are kept stocked and any …
There is a whole crop of students and young people ready and waiting to start careers in manufacturing, they just need a little push in our direction. Thankfully, the world still recognizes the need and importance of the manufacturing industry (a 2019 US-based survey that discovered that more than 80% of people said the manufacturing …
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This month we celebrate Manufacturing Month to help raise the profile of our industry to government, youth, the workforce, and the public. Manufacturing is key player in the prosperity of our province, contributing 7.1% to the GDP and employing over 174,200 people! It’s spearheaded by the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), and they’ve partnered with …
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Last year the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), created an action plan to promote and inspire more women to join their ranks. They recommended 5 areas to improve: Role Models: As an industry, we need to promote more women role models in our ranks. By highlighting high-profile women, it may inspire the younger generation to …
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