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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act -What It Means for Industrial Manufacturers

The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is more than political news—it represents a significant shift in the U.S. industrial landscape. With billions of dollars being directed toward infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, supply chain modernization, and workforce development, this legislation creates unique opportunities for manufacturers to strengthen operations, increase competitiveness, and invest in long-term growth. For business […]

Tariffs & Uncertainty: Guide for Manufacturers in 2025

Metalworking Manufacturers: Navigate Tariff Challenges In March 2025, the United States instated a 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum to bolster domestic production and protect national security interests. While these measures intend to support U.S. industries, they have increased raw material costs for automotive, aerospace, construction, and heavy manufacturing sectors. This cost escalation presents challenges and opportunities for metalworking […]

Transforming Metal Scrap Into Money: PRAB Drives Manufacturing Efficiency

Transforming Metal Scrap Into Money In metalworking manufacturing, efficiency is the lifeblood of success. Manufacturers face various operational challenges, from handling metal scrap to managing coolant waste and complying with stringent environmental regulations. Scrap buildup disrupts workflows, haul-away costs strain budgets, and outdated processes hinder productivity. But what if these challenges could become opportunities to improve efficiency, cut costs, and […]

Improved Waste Stream Processing Is a Pathway to Savings and Compliance – Production Machining

In metalworking, addressing two specific aspects of waste stream management—industrial wastewater and spent cutting fluids—can help companies meet environmental compliance and reduce expenses. By Tom Tripepi, Fluid Filtration Technical Director, PRAB Note: This article was originally published Oct. 17, 2023, on www.productionmachining.com.   Higher civil penalties for environmental compliance lapses are here. Fortunately, companies can reduce their compliance-related financial risk […]

5 Considerations When Updating a Fluid Filtration Process – Aerospace Manufacturing and Design

Automation, costs, complexity, return on investment, and management buy-in all figure into the decision. By Mike Hook Note: This article was originally published in July of 2023 on aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com.   As aerospace manufacturers seek to avoid environmental compliance liabilities and reduce production costs, improving coolant management is increasingly a focus. Here are five topics to consider when updating fluid filtration […]

PRAB Crusher/Wringer Chip Processing System and Guardian – Coolant Recycling System

THE METAL CHIP PROCESSING AND FLUID RECYCLING CHALLENGE: As Youngers and Sons Manufacturing Company, Inc. worked through optimizing its facilities and growth strategies, it became clear that its metal scrap and fluid recycling needed to be addressed. The company relied on third-party service providers to haul away, process, and recycle its metal scrap and coolant waste. The company was not earning […]

Don’t Let Crude Oil Costs Get in the Way of Your Operation’s Goals

A lot goes into a successful metalworking operation, from a skilled workforce to reliable equipment. Chief among these components is the effective cooling of tools and workpieces. This is where metalworking fluids like coolants and lubricants come into play, as they reduce the heat and friction produced by machining processes. Without these fluids, corrosion within the unit and raw […]

Advanced fluid recycling systems cut waste – Today’s Motor Vehicles

PRAB Guardian Automated Fluid Recycling Systems   Between the skilled labor shortage and the recent economic turmoil, manufacturers are constantly tasking employees with greater challenges, making it critical to identify opportunities that will allow them to run facilities as efficiently as possible. One operational improvement to consider is to streamline cutting fluid management with an advanced, automated fluid recycling system. […]

Centralized Coolant Recycling System – Manufacturing News

“Successful coolant recycling requires three components: particulate removal, tramp oil removal and coolant concentration control,” said a PRAB spokesperson. “The Guardian Coolant Recycling System incorporates all three elements for maximum coolant life. This combination makes it the most efficient option for centralized recycling of metalworking cutting fluids.” The Value of Coolant Recycling “If one’s current process is labor intensive, requires […]

Managing Your Cutting Fluids and Fluid Filtration – Canadian Metalworking

When machining, it is essential that shops have a thorough understanding of how to properly maintain their metalworking fluids. If they don’t, they risk exposing employees to health hazards, incurring avoidable costs, and harming productivity due to extended maintenance times. Here are a few fundamentals to keep in mind when managing metalworking fluids (Fluid Filtration). Monitor Contaminant Buildup Regardless […]