According to Woodworking Network, lumber prices are on the rise. This means that getting usable cuts from every cubic inch of lumber has never been more important to the profit margin of businesses that generate wood products. Therefore, it is critical for companies in this industry to find lumber of the right grade and quality as [...]
Unplanned Downtime. It is a term no operator wants to hear when it comes to their production line. Hendrick Manufacturing has several methods to prevent this term from even being part of your business’s vocabulary. Let’s take a look at one of our services that will keep your line up and running 24/7.  Even though [...]
We at Hendrick are incredibly proud of our superior line of panel saws and routers. For over 60 years, we have worked diligently to provide both innovative high quality products as well as the service and support to back up our product line. The Hendrick name on a saw is therefore synonymous with quality craftsmanship and [...]
We are proud to share with you our new CNC Router installation at Polymershapes in Ontario, Canada and Tipp City, OH. Polymershapes is the world’s largest distributor of plastic sheet, rod, tube, film, and associated products, serving a countless range of industries. Their customers include the makers of vivid signs and displays; aircraft, rail and military [...]
When making a wish list for cutting and routing essentials, most experts in the machining industry would say that the top attributes they are looking for in a piece of machinery are: precision, versatility and efficiency. Add to that list some specific cutting needs such as the need for 3D curved precision and cuts along 5 [...]
As with all the tools, equipment and gadgets in our lives, regular maintenance is key to keeping everything working properly. Imagine if you never added oil to the engine in your car, or clean out the hundreds of apps on your smartphone or maintained the blade on your lawn mower? The consequences could range from a [...]
Hendrick Manufacturing offers several accessories to make your work, no matter what industry, Â just that much easier and efficient. Lift tables are one such appliance that can help with the daily operation of your Hendrick saws and routers. Lift tables or similar accessories allow for the easy raising or lowering of materials to appropriately cut on [...]
Hendrick Manufacturing has been making saws and routers for over 65 years. We have evolved as the technology has evolved and the needs of our clients have changed. The materials we work with include all types of corrugated, plastic and wood. We have also added aluminum and aluminum composite panels to that list with our VSA [...]
Our industry is dependent upon many others like the aerospace industry, shipbuilding, home improvement and, of course, the housing market. Our saws and routers keep millions of machine operators, home builders, architects and construction workers  happily employed and building homes for the people of this country. So watching the trends, forecasts and overall health of the [...]
Working with materials such as wood, plastic, and aluminum elements in a workshop translates into dust of all kinds. How do manufacturing companies combat dust particles caused by cutting materials? To start, personal protective devices for operators like goggles and masks are necessary to help protect the eyes, throats, and skin. For the machinery, certain design [...]