Steel for Success: Episode #6

Learn the basics of first operation blanking. And what Worthington can do for you. Part 1 of 3 in a series.

Posted: September 2023

Featuring: Jeff Varner, Blanking Product Manager and Mackenzie Lorance, Host, Worthington Steel

As it often goes, we got into blanking to fulfill a customer’s need.

A customer tours our steel plant and sees us manufacturing steel blanks for another side of the business. He asks, “Hey, couldn’t you do that for me?” Many years later, Worthington produces 185,000 tons of first operation blanks per year, for a wide range of customers and applications. (Thanks for asking, curious customer!!)

What you’ll learn about first operation blanking.

Is outsourcing first operation blanking a good solution for your operation? Join our seasoned blanking expert for a basic introduction and quick answers to these questions:

• What is first operation blanking?

• How is it different from fine blanking?

• What are common applications for first operation blanks?

• What range of blanks does Worthington offer?

• What is Worthington’s history with first operation blanking?

Want more about blanking?

Listen to more of our First Operation Blanking 3-part series!

• Episode #7: First Operation Blanking (Part 2 of 3) - “Inventory Management Mastered”

• Episode #8: First Operation Blanking (Part 3 of 3) - “Buying Blanks Explained”