Brent Cohagan


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Machine Shops: How to Make the Small Shop Profitable

According to the US Census there are over 25,000 machine shops with less than 4 employees, not counting thousands of 1-man operations scattered across the country. Making a profit while owning a small machine shop can be tough in these economically depressed times. Here are some tips on making a profit. Hire family or close friends and classify them as officers not employees. This will help with... (posted by Brent 2 years 279 days ago.)
Utilizing Production Machine Shops Off Peak Time to Produce Economical Parts

Many large manufacturing companies produce their own products in house. These parts are scheduled to run at specific times between specific intervals to produce the desired lot quantity. When these productions are completed the machine sit at idle. These idling machines turn into large overhead burdens. These large manufacturers offer Non Peak hour production opportunities... (posted by Brent 2 years 281 days ago.)