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Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [Carbon Steel Tubing Overview for Commercial & Industrial Projects](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/carbon-steel-tubing-for-your-project) - June 15, 2017 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/carbon-steel-tubing-for-your-project#comments-listing) [![McHone carbon steel tubing.jpg](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Mchoneind_July2016_Theme/mchone%20from%20up%20high.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/carbon-steel-tubing-for-your-project) They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And if you’re holding high hopes for **carbon steel tubing** for your next job, rest assured it’s far more valuable in function than in form. Carbon steel... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/carbon-steel-tubing-for-your-project) ## [Sheet Metal Laser Cutting vs. Plasma Cutting -- Which Should You Specify?](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/sheet-metal-laser-cutting-plasma) - June 07, 2017 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/sheet-metal-laser-cutting-plasma#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/laser%20cutting%20(vs%20plasma%20cutting).jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/sheet-metal-laser-cutting-plasma) Many engineers and their customers have asked this simple question: **Laser cutting or plasma cutting?** Deciding if sheet metal laser cutting is right for you can be complicated. First let’s review the... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/sheet-metal-laser-cutting-plasma) ## [How 316 vs. 316L Stainless Steel Affects Tubing Design](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/316-316l-stainless-steel-design) - May 31, 2017 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/316-316l-stainless-steel-design#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/DSC_0092.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/316-316l-stainless-steel-design) [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/316-316l-stainless-steel-design) ## [Pros and Cons of Full-Service Contract Manufacturing Services](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/full-service-contract-manufacturing-services) - May 09, 2017 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/full-service-contract-manufacturing-services#comments-listing) [![Banner.png](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Banner.png)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/full-service-contract-manufacturing-services) Contract manufacturing services are a huge commitment. If you have multiple steps in your manufacturing supply chain, you'll have to decide how many vendors to bring into the project. You may look at... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/full-service-contract-manufacturing-services) ## [Tube Bending Formulas & Common Terms | Tubular Components Design](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/tube-bending-formulas-tubular-components-design) - April 18, 2017 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/tube-bending-formulas-tubular-components-design#comments-listing) [![DSC_0342 2.jpg](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/DSC_0342%202.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/tube-bending-formulas-tubular-components-design) This guide to tube bending formulas will help you optimize your tubular components. [Download the full guide here](https://www.mchoneind.com/tube-bending-design-guide-download) for a complete list of dos and don'ts. [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/tube-bending-formulas-tubular-components-design) ## [When to Specify Mandrel Bending for Your OEM Component](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/mandrel-bending-for-your-oem-component) - March 31, 2017 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/mandrel-bending-for-your-oem-component#comments-listing) [![DSC_0723.jpg](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/DSC_0723.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/mandrel-bending-for-your-oem-component) There are four major types of bending you could specify for your component. Today we're just looking at mandrel and rotary draw bending - [go here for more information on other types](https://blog.mchoneind.com/blog/cost-of-tube-bending-services).  **Mandrel bending**... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/mandrel-bending-for-your-oem-component) ## [Should You Consider Powder Coating Services Earlier in Your Design?](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/powder-coating-services-design) - March 22, 2017 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/powder-coating-services-design#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/DSC_1142.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/powder-coating-services-design) Short answer: Yes, definitely. Long answer: Like any other manufacturing process, powder coating automatically presents challenges. You can mitigate those challenges by designing your part with... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/powder-coating-services-design) ## [How to Optimize Your Design for Metal Fabrication](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/optimize-your-design-for-metal-fabrication) - March 02, 2017 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/optimize-your-design-for-metal-fabrication#comments-listing) [![DSC_0095-1.jpg](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/DSC_0095-1.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/optimize-your-design-for-metal-fabrication) Do you want to optimize your design for metal fabrication? Here are 5 tips to do so. [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/optimize-your-design-for-metal-fabrication) ## [Benefits of Roll Forming](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/benefits-of-roll-forming) - February 10, 2017 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/benefits-of-roll-forming#comments-listing) [![DSC_1098.jpg](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/DSC_1098.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/benefits-of-roll-forming) **Roll forming** passes coiled sheet metal through a horizontal series of rotating dies to produce a desired shape.   Each set of rolling dies makes an incremental change to the sheet metal until the... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/benefits-of-roll-forming) ## [How to Negotiate a Strong OEM Manufacturing Agreement](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/how-to-negotiate-a-strong-oem-manufacturing-agreement) - February 08, 2017 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/how-to-negotiate-a-strong-oem-manufacturing-agreement#comments-listing) [![pexels-photo (4).jpg](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/pexels-photo%20(4).jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/how-to-negotiate-a-strong-oem-manufacturing-agreement) Your OEM manufacturing agreement is the foundation of your relationship with your vendor. A strong agreement leads to a strong, mutually beneficial partnership. A weak agreement can lead to trouble... 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