Seminole Metal Finishing Inc.

01/18/2024

We plated this part two different ways for the customer to see which plating process would work best for their application. We are always trying to help our customers find ways to improve their products.

01/15/2024

Cleaning and passivating large stainless steel pipes for a water plant.

07/04/2023

Ben Franklin and American manufacturing independance.

Benjamin Franklin, one of the United States' Founding Fathers, played an instrumental role in the country's struggle for independence and had a significant perspective on manufacturing independence. He recognized the untenable position of the American colonies, heavily reliant on the British supply chain for manufactured goods and technologies. Franklin saw this reliance as a form of colonial subjugation, hindering the economic growth and political independence of the American colonies.

This reliance on the British supply chain came with several critical consequences. One of the major problems was the high cost of imported goods due to Britain's monopoly over colonial trade. The colonies were compelled to buy British goods, often at inflated prices, leading to an outflow of American wealth and an economic imbalance favoring Britain.

Another downside was the vulnerability and dependency it created. During times of conflict, such as the Revolutionary War, the British could impose blockades or halt trade, crippling the colonies' ability to sustain themselves. This situation became a harsh reality during the American Revolution when the colonies found themselves struggling to procure essential items like weaponry, paper, textiles, and other goods necessary for the war effort and daily life.

Franklin, cognizant of these issues, ardently championed manufacturing independence. He viewed it as a means to break free from the economic constraints and vulnerability posed by over-reliance on British goods. He also saw it as a path to economic prosperity and national self-sufficiency. To this end, Franklin himself was a model of the kind of innovation and self-reliance he advocated. He was not only a statesman but also a prolific inventor, creating various devices like the Franklin stove, lightning rod, and bifocal glasses.

Thanks to Curt Daugherty at CNC machines for this brilliant insight.

Happy Independence Day to everyone!

11/26/2022

NOLES ROLL! GO SEMINOLES!

11/14/2022

Crazy engineering story......It is amazing what you can do if you really put your mind to it!

He was stranded in the desert.

03/02/2022

From the Manufacturer to the Consumer. We are all seeing material & product shortages and major cost increases in every aspect of industry. The only thing manufacturing can do to survive is to raise their prices which is always passed on to the consumer. The question of "what is the solution", is anyones best guess.

Petrochemical suppliers have run into a slew of additional problems alongside the pandemic.

02/28/2022

The engineering marvels never cease to amaze me!

It could save millions of tons of jet fuel per year. Also, better robot fingers, and 3D-printed shoes inspired by Bigfoot.

02/10/2022

This is a piece of good news. Way to go UNC!

They transformed plastic trash into a tougher, stronger material.

01/21/2022

Thank you Denise from Aflac for bringing us a celebratory lunch for our 35th anniversary in business.

🎈🙏aflac appreciates being a part of your benefits with you and your employees … and we wish you 35 more years of success💕🙏

11/16/2021

I have always loved Reeses peanut butter cups. Now we are getting a pie size one for the holiday festivities! Awesome!

A peanut butter cup to rival other holiday desserts.

11/12/2021

Keep your employees motivated and up for all the challenges in the work place is more important today than ever before. Even though our work force doesn’t work remotely, manufacturing and production work can be dull without management engagement. This article gives some strategies to do just that.

With a potentially permanent shift to remote work for many people and companies, how can employers continue to keep their teams engaged while working from home?