Many engineers are making the mistake of using T-slot aluminum extrusions everywhere on their production line. Here’s how to avoid creating overkill, overbuilt, and overpaid structures. This guide will cover the following: What Are the Advantages of Each System? How to Choose a Modular Systems? What Type of Structure do You Want to Build? What … Continued
In the current crisis, companies must quickly adapt their production. Certain security measures will be necessary to ensure the protection of all employees. You will find in this page a panoply of protective structures which want to be inspiring, simple to realize and at low price. Why buy Flexpipe in times of crisis? The needs … Continued
Here are examples of how medical manufacturers use the pipe and joint system for lean manufacturing. Below are several photos of various workstations: U and L-shaped work cells and one-piece flow assembly line, among others. Do you want to quickly set up a new production line or a temporary one to better adapt … Continued
Contrary to popular belief, innovation isn’t always the result of a costly and challenging process. Sometimes, a little imagination and resourcefulness are all it takes to solve recurring problems. The moonshine shop, a corporate continuous improvement concept, is part of a new trend built around that notion. Here are ten things you may not know … Continued
Always looking for new challenges, it is with great motivation that some employees mobilized to support the children of Brome-Missisquoi at the Bromont Ultra 2019. See this 160-kilometre relay race recap. The participants of the Flexpipe team had the common goal of making their loved ones aware of physical activity while giving back to … Continued
You’re almost there: 5S principles have been implemented in all workstations and offices throughout the plant, and all employees have all the necessary tools to work efficiently and safely. The last step? Applying the 5th S, Sustain (Shitsuke in Japanese), recurrently. We have tested five applications for you that will help you accomplish this task. … Continued
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Is training your staff to use 3D CAD software to design a structure necessary for all your projects? In our opinion, absolutely not! Depending on the complexity of the required structure, a freehand sketch may be faster than a computer drawing with CAD software. Read on to know when to … Continued
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Are you wondering about which pipe length you should buy to reduce costs? Read on for details about transportation and scrap costs in the comparative study we did on eight different projects built with 4-meter and 8-foot pipes. True or false #1: buying 8-foot pipes reduces freight costs? True or … Continued
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes After a particular time, we sometimes get set in our ways of doing things. To a certain extent, familiarity can breed a certain level of efficiency. However, if you’re in a continuous improvement environment, have you considered new ways to speed up the freehand drawing process? Whether you’re using AutoCAD, … Continued
Cutting Flexpipe tubes cleanly and safely is the first step to building reliable modular structures. Whether you’re assembling a cart, rack, or workstation, the right tool makes all the difference in precision, safety, and efficiency. Over the years, our team and customers have tested dozens of cutting tools — from manual to high-end electric models. … Continued
