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Everything on Parkland MFG Guides, organised by topic.
Shop Safety
- Lockout Tagout Steps: How the LOTO Procedure Works and Why — Lockout/tagout (LOTO) is the procedure for isolating a machine from every energy source before service work.
- Machine Safety Programs: A Small Shop's Working Guide — A machine safety program connects equipment and task assessment, suitable safeguards, hazardous-energy control, role-specific training, defect reporting…
Manufacturing Processes
- MIG vs TIG Welding: Key Differences and When to Use Each — MIG welding feeds a consumable wire electrode continuously through the gun, making it fast, forgiving, and easy to learn — the default for steel…
- Types of Manufacturing Processes: 7 Core Methods Explained — Manufacturing processes fall into seven core families: casting (pouring molten material into a mold), molding (forcing softened plastic into a cavity),…
Lean & Operations
- Preventive Maintenance Checklist for Shop Equipment — A useful preventive maintenance checklist starts with the equipment manufacturer's instructions, then adds tasks based on operating hours, failure…
- What Is Lean Manufacturing? Principles, Tools, and Examples — Lean manufacturing is a production philosophy that maximizes customer value while systematically eliminating waste — any activity that consumes time,…