May 2019 Volume 1

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

diameters on a single coil, thereby reducing changeover time, the num ber of coils in inventory, and their associated maintenance by roughly one-third. Reduced scale on billets, as well as longitudinal uniformity of heat, means greater quality control and a reduction in power consump tion of approximately 15%. We realize that strides forward in production efficiency, driving sales and continued success, will be limitedunlesswe focusoncultivating our most important asset - our team.

seemingly fall away. Billets are cut with laser-precision by p r e - p r o g r amme d algorithms, creating

By Chelsea Lantto

thoughtfully divided bars with the minimum possible waste. Our cold saws require significantly lower maintenance and have eliminated outside processing costs for jobs that specified saw cutting. Our customers continue to notice quicker turnaround times and more attractive pricing.

To declare oneself as the “most innovative company in the industry, with unmatchable speed andquality” wouldseemlikealoftydreamtomost. To us, it’s more about making that innovation and inherent quality into a lifestyle. Our specialty is pushing the limits of our team, equipment, and available technologies, while our customers and the surrounding community reap the benefits. What’s the secret? How can a relatively small, family-owned business bemaking suchbigmoves? Since Trenton Forging Company’s inception in 1967, the late founder, George S. Moxlow, focused on four fundamental values: integrity, trust, innovation and urgency. Fifty-two years later, that ability to quickly react, adapt, and overcome has more than paid off. Currently, under the direction of George’s son, David, the company is more successful than ever and not just from a profit standpoint. Acommitment to quality, both in deliverables and service, has allowed a plethora of rewarding and long-standing customer relationships. Our latest effort to improve efficiency and quality control was by implementingCNCcarbidecoldsaws in lieu of mechanical shears. Shears, used widely throughout the forging industry, proved unacceptable for certain safety-critical parts. Burring was an obstacle when it came to meeting tight tolerances and the material waste from remnant billet drops was inevitable. With the new technology, those problems

Creating an environment that is conducive to continuing education and career satisfaction are only the first steps. Tuition reimbursement programs and highly competitive benefits packages are a great start, but our most troubling concern is the skills gap that continues to plague U.S. manufacturing. For this reason, we’ve decided that it’s time to do our part to ensure that the forging

Following the efficiency vein, Tren ton Forging Company has recently invested in the installation of new, custom-built Interpower induc tion heating units. Replacing the dated Silicon Controlled Rectifier technology, we opted to upgrade to Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors on all five production lines. These units allow a larger range of billet

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