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Vulcan GMS has added new capabilities in our machining department. We have always offered machining capabilities focused on lead and tungsten manufacturing services. Vulcan continues to offer these unique capabilities but we have expanded by adding a dedicated machining cell to focus on other materials including; aluminum, steel, copper, brass, molybdenum, tin, bismuth, plastics and …
At Vulcan GMS, safety is our top priority. We are a family company and safety does not just stop with our employees. Safety is also critical to their families as well. Vulcan recently celebrated 1,000 days without a lost time accident, which is an outstanding achievement for any company, and we continue the safety trend everyday. …
Note: This post was written by Vulcan’s Chad McGraw. Team members at Vulcan GMS pride themselves on being flexible and adaptive. It is one of the core philosophies that has allowed Vulcan to prosper in today’s competitive market place. We enjoy the challenges that ‘outside-the-box’ projects present us. However, breadth and depth of technical capability …
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In today’s market, it is hard to find sources for low volume polyurethane and silicone casting solutions. These applications are on the rise; but the solutions for these materials are lacking. Vulcan GMS has expanded our offerings to include these materials and we can help you find prototype and production solutions that meet your needs. …
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Vulcan GMS has a long history of being a high quality manufacturing partner. As an ISO certified company focused on lean manufacturing and 6s techniques, we continue to invent new manufacturing solutions for our customers. Many of our customers know us for our specialty manufacturing of lead, tungsten, molybdenum, tin, bismuth and plastics. However, there …
Note: This post was written by Vulcan GMS plant manager Danny Mercado. Vulcan GMS does many things on a daily and monthly basis to help keep their employees safe. At the beginning of every shift, there is a “toolbox talk” with all employees about a safety related topic. Managers, supervisors and employees discuss things such …
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Back in the 70s, 80s and early 90s, contract manufacturing was everywhere in the U.S. as a staple of the economy. During the last 20 years, many contract manufacturers have gone out of business; unlike that which we have seen before. This forces the question: Why? Is it due to the market downturns? Is it …
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Vulcan GMS is committed to supporting the community. Vulcan recently held its third annual bowling tournament with all donations and funds raised going to the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin. Vulcan had a great turnout for the event and is looking forward to next year’s fundraiser. In the photo, Chuck Yanke (Vulcan GMS CEO), Daniel …
Tin is a soft dense metal that can be produced using several manufacturing techniques. It is frequently extruded to produce plating anodes or solder but there are other options for tin manufacturing such as casting. Of all the uses of tin, solder makes up 50 percent of the total world use of tin. Plating follows …
Airplanes and helicopters are supposed to be light weight, right? Engineers spend countless hours designing light-weight composites and metal alloys to be high in strength but ultra light in weight for aircraft. Metals continue to be reviewed and optimized to increase strength while reducing aircraft weights. So why would materials such as lead or tungsten be used in …