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As we’ve progressed through 2022, we’ve seen continued disruptions to the global supply chain. Be sure to watch our latest Supply Chain Update to stay current on the health of the TPEB, air freight, trucking capacity, and the global price of steel wire rod.

 

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What does it mean to Case Harden a fastener?

May 17, 2022

Case Hardening, also known as Surface Hardening, is a heat treating process that makes the outer surface of steel stronger while leaving the inner core of the parts softer, as illustrated in figure 1. 

There are 5 different types of Case Hardening processes that you should be aware of: 

    •    Carburizing
    •    Nitriding
    •    Cyaniding
    •    Induction Hardening
    •    Flame Hardening

It is important to keep in mind that Earnest Machine will utilize the best case hardening process needed for the specific application, ensuring that your product provides the correct amount of wear resistance, longevity, and avoids embrittlement. 

What type of Case Hardened product does Earnest Machine offer?

Earnest Machine offers a complete line of Case Hardened Hex Serrated Flange Product, which includes Hex Serrated Flange Screws, Hex Serrated Flange Lock Nuts, and a line of Large Flange Hex Serrated Flange Lock Nuts. All of which are offered in a wide selection of diameters and lengths, ranging from the most popular sizes used within the industry to those hard-to-find sizes as well. 

Why Case Harden Hex Serrated Flange Product?

Hex Serrated Flange Product features serrated teeth under the bearing face of the flange, which works to create the locking action needed when fastening together steel-to-steel components. 

The Case Hardening process is important because it increases the surface hardness of the fastener to levels greater than Grade 8 product, resulting in increased surface strength, higher wear resistance, and stronger teeth that “bite” into the material they’re being tightened against.

Without the added bite that the Case Hardening process provides, the tips of the serrated teeth could roll over and become dull when tightened, comprising their locking ability. When fasteners with a locking action are used to fasten steel-on-steel components, you’ll want the added strength that Case Hardening provides, as the teeth will truly grip their installation surface and resist loosening better than standard Grade 5 product. 

For more information on Earnest Machine’s line of Case Hardened product, give us a call at +44 (0) 1902 711041 or email us at ukenquiry@earnestmachine.com.

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April Distribution Performance Report

April 5, 2022

Earnest Machine is excited to report that we’ve experienced an increase in three out of our four performance metrics for April. Our Parts Accuracy increased by 0.01% and our Quantity Accuracy increased by 0.05%, pushing our Quantity Accuracy metric above our set goal. Not only that, but we are seeing continued improvement and stabilization in regard to both of these metrics.

Additionally, our Order Entry Accuracy has remained consistent over the last six months, and we’ve also experienced a 2.16% increase in our On-Time Delivery. This is encouraging to see as our On-Time Delivery has now experienced a continued upward trend for the past four months.

Overall, this stabilization in Earnest Machine’s performance metrics is great to see, as our team has been hard at work over the past several months to continually create and deliver the best customer service experience possible. Our team’s hard work is paying off and we are looking forward to reporting on and sharing how our performance metrics progress throughout the rest of 2022.

Parts Accuracy: Our Parts Accuracy fell by 0.01% and is coming in at 0.03% below goal.

Individual DC scores:

Austell – 99.89%

Indy – 99.96%

England – 99.80%

EMC – 100.00%

Quantity Accuracy: Our Quantity Accuracy increased by 0.05% and is in line with our set goal.

Individual DC scores: 

Austell – 99.96%

Indy – 99.93%

England – 100.00%

EMC – 100.00%

Order Entry Accuracy: Our Order Entry Accuracy remained consistent between March and April.

On-Time Delivery: Our On-Time Delivery improved by 2.16% and is coming in at 7.59% below goal.

On-Time Delivery – 89.16%

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