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4 Steps BSMW Takes to Ensure Safety and Productivity at its Facility

Kenny C | 01/17/2022

Workplace safety is all about prevention and training—to eliminate as much as possible any chance of employees getting hurt or sick. Proper implementation requires participation from every team member and constant vigilance. Though some view safety procedures as an impediment to profitability, research shows they significantly improve efficiency and quality. “A safe workplace is a … 4 Steps BSMW Takes to Ensure Safety and Productivity at its Facility

BSMW Keeps Quality Levels High Through Comprehensive Review System

Kenny C | 12/08/2021

“Quality” is a word used often in the business world. Seen frequently in advertisements, companies love to boast that their quality can’t be beat. But what does the term actually mean? With its broad, intangible definition and constant usage, the word “quality” risks becoming white noise in a sea of business jargon. CEOs know without … BSMW Keeps Quality Levels High Through Comprehensive Review System

BSMW Augments Safety, Quality and Productivity Through Automation

Kenny C | 11/04/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has strained the metal fabrication industry, as mounting supply chain problems threaten shipping and production. Badger Sheet Metal Works continues to address these challenges head-on, managing costs and output by leveraging ingenuity. Among the solutions is one with a notably large impact: automation. Automation is a term used often in metal fabrication … BSMW Augments Safety, Quality and Productivity Through Automation

5 Reasons to Consider a Career in Welding

Kenny C | 09/27/2021

The main question facing most high school graduates is “now what?” Finding a rewarding career is a challenging task that requires you to weigh your skills and interests against the current makeup of the job market. Some may aspire to be doctors, engineers, lawyers, or astronauts. Welding, though, is a career path lacking the attention … 5 Reasons to Consider a Career in Welding

BSMW Spins 179 Miles to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin

Kenny C | 09/01/2021

Employees at Badger Sheet Metal Works (BSMW) had a blast racing against other local companies in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin (BBBS). The Miles for Matches presented by Prevea event last month combined fitness with fundraising to raise awareness about the programs benefitting the organization’s Bigs and Littles. BSMW put pedal … BSMW Spins 179 Miles to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin

Solving Complex Part Challenges With Offline Programming

Kenny C | 07/19/2021

In broad terms, three current factors in the metal fabrication industry highlight the benefits of offline programming. We will briefly explore these factors, explain offline programming and its benefits, and finish by seeing how Badger Sheet Metal Works incorporates this technology into its operations where applicable. Industry Challenges Staffing Shortage: A significant challenge faced by … Solving Complex Part Challenges With Offline Programming

The Pivotal Press Brake: How BSMW Elevates the Use of a Shop-Floor Staple

Kenny C | 06/01/2021

Across history, technological advancement is the fuel that powers growth and expansion in industrial trades. Custom metal fabrication is no exception. Over the last 100 years, metal fabrication technologies evolved to drastically change how companies form and weld metal. Among these advances is the advent of the hydraulic press brake. Press Brake Bending and Forming … The Pivotal Press Brake: How BSMW Elevates the Use of a Shop-Floor Staple

Meet the Team: An Interview with BSMW’s LFAB Team Lead, Andy Copley

Kenny C | 05/11/2021

Badger Sheet Metal Works (BSMW) is a custom and OEM metal fabrication company that employs approximately 100 people of diverse talents. The vital work completed by BSMW’s team members supports businesses across a wide range of industries, including food and dairy, mining, petroleum, material handling, packaging and beverage. Proud of the people who create its … Meet the Team: An Interview with BSMW’s LFAB Team Lead, Andy Copley

CASE STUDY: BSMW’s Proven Track Record, Spacious Shop Frame Success in Large-Scale Water Filtration Project

Kenny C | 03/11/2021

CHALLENGE A customer of Badger Sheet Metal Works (BSMW) was awarded a large contract to build 200 frames that were 512 cubic feet each. Based on the east coast, the water filtration company normally sourced such work through a small metal fabrication company near its headquarters. However, the local fabricator didn’t have the capacity, nor … CASE STUDY: BSMW’s Proven Track Record, Spacious Shop Frame Success in Large-Scale Water Filtration Project

The Benefits Laser Cutting Brings to Your Metal Fabrication Project

Kenny C | 01/21/2021

The use of laser technology has become synonymous with precision, and for good reason. Laser cutting, for example, is accurate and versatile, able to produce nearly any shape in a variety of metals. Its range of unique attributes surpasses waterjet cutting, die cutting, and other thermal methods, proving transformative in industrial manufacturing. How does the … The Benefits Laser Cutting Brings to Your Metal Fabrication Project

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