Wisconsin Oven's blog - Manufacturing

In wrapping up our fourth post on Wisconsin Oven’s Championship Culture series, we thought it would be interesting to hear from our President and CEO himself. Throughout the years CEO, Dave Strand, has worn many hats at Wisconsin Oven and now he not only wears the hat of President and CEO of Wisconsin Oven but also Thermal Product Solutions, LLC (TPS). For those of you who are late to the series, Wisconsin Oven was acquired by Thermal Product Solutions, LLC (TPS) in March of 2015. TPS is a leading American manufacturer of thermal processing products and test solutions with brands

It’s that time of year again when the National Safety Council reminds us of how important it is for all of us to pay attention to safety. As they say, “safety isn’t an accident” and we must all make safe and conscious choices when we are at work, at home, or on the road. At Wisconsin Oven, safety is a part of our culture as we stated in last year’s National Safety Month blog. This year we are targeting one area specifically: fire safety. Industrial ovens are large pieces of equipment that can be dangerous, as they do put out

Aluminum and Other Industries Aluminum plays a huge part in our everyday life, and its uses are growing. Three of the largest industries that utilize aluminum in their products are: • Aerospace: Aluminum is the key component in the aerospace market – in fact, aluminum makes up 75-80% of the modern aircraft. It has been an essential component since its beginning, as the original Wright brothers’ engine used aluminum parts in the engine to reduce weight. Today, everything from aircrafts to guided missiles to propulsion units use aluminum as their key component. It is often a chosen material for structural

What is Powder Coating? How Does it Work? In today’s world, powder coating finishes are everywhere. We all know that it is durable, protects against corrosion and looks great, but what is it really? Powder coating is a dry finishing process that represents over 15% of the total industrial finishing market and is used on a wide array of products. It has continued to gain popularity since it was introduced in North America over 40 years ago. Powder coatings are divided into two types: thermoset and thermoplastic coatings. Thermoset powder reacts when it is baked with other chemical groups in

CAMX 2016 (The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo) is just around the corner. This year it will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on September 26-29, 2016. CAMX 2016 brings together leaders from all areas of the composites and advanced materials industry including transportation, aerospace, marine, wind energy, software, construction and infrastructure, medical, academics, sports and leisure. The event will provide networking and collaboration opportunities along with feature new technology within the industry. The hall will host over 500 exhibitors allowing attendees to meet with manufacturers and service providers for composites and advanced materials. Composite Curing