Waste minimization is an issue affecting the choice of metalworking fluid additives when used in the metal stamping process. Additives that are stable to bacterial degradation and hard water salts, for example, are more difficult to treat but promote longer tank life of metalworking fluids, thereby requiring less frequent disposal. Metalworking lubricants are important to the metal stamping process for cleaning, stability, lubrication and rust protection.

We use only the safest vanishing oils. Vanishing oils are typically mineral spirits containing additives such as chlorinated paraffin for extreme pressure performance. Vanishing oils are conducive to the metal stamping process because they make micro components easier to clean. There are different degrees of vanishing oils – semi vanishing and completely vanishing, which possess two distinct advantages.

Compromising one’s good intentions has become an all too common practice for a litany of well-known companies and individuals in today’s society. It is not unusual to see a company take an unprincipled position if it will produce success and is a quick and easy decision to make. At Bigelow Components, we reject the temptation to compromise, and instead, pride ourselves on “doing the right thing.” This is exemplified by our commitment to balance solvent performance with environmental stewardship.

Just like a victorious professional sports team finishing a game, or a great musician flawlessly finishing a long and complex piece of music, Bigelow Components expertly finishes the cold heading process to enhance the functionality, performance and appearance of the precision metal parts it manufactures. It’s a complex process that cannot be accomplished in one simple motion. The granular details must be accounted for in order to achieve optimal finishing qualities that yield high-grade performance.

Bigelow Components Corporation is a precision miniature cold-headed and stamped metal parts manufacturer in the USA. Inside company headquarters, however, is its warm human face – Brett Harman, the company's president. We recently had an opportunity to speak with Brett about the company, its products and services, and the many industries it serves.

We can't tell you how many times a customer comes to us with a project that had to be "redone" because of poor or inadequate finishing. No matter how well-made the component, if it's not finished properly, it won't meet specifications and tolerances. We won't tolerate that — and neither should you.

Pride in your product: It's the reason why you strive to deliver high quality goods to your customers. At Bigelow Components, we also take pride in our product and the services we offer — which is why we custom-make the tools required to produce the best possible product for the job.

Recently, one of our customers at Bigelow Components Corporation decided it was time to aggressively pursue a new product line, that included smaller, more responsive devices, to meet the ever-increasing need for speed in the telecommunications industry (i.e., fiber optics, Internet, Broadband, etc.).

Businesses are always looking for innovative ways to save money. After all, who doesn’t want to save on cost of goods sold to bolster the bottom line and profitability?

To reduce expenses, some companies in recent years have attempted to offshore their manufacturing to take advantage of highly skilled, lower priced labor and production. However, many are returning to the U.S. for several reasons, including increased transportation costs due to rising oil prices, the devalued dollar and inferior quality of workmanship. Foreign-made products, for example, account for the majority of product recalls in the U.S., prompting a closer look at bringing manufacturing back to North America.

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