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Tube fin removal tool peels rapidly for tube inspection

The Fin MILLHOG® tube fin removal tool from Esco Tool is designed to peel back 4 in. of fin in less than 2 min. to permit rapid inspection and X-ray of the weld for quality control. Suitable for tube repair and replacement, this portable tool mounts rigidly in the tube ID, has no...

Tube fin removal tool peels rapidly for tube inspection

The Fin MILLHOG® tube fin removal tool from Esco Tool is designed to peel back 4 in. of fin in less than 2 min. to permit rapid inspection and X-ray of the weld for quality control. Suitable for tube repair and replacement, this portable tool mounts rigidly in the tube ID, has no...

Ultrasonic cleaning system handles up to 1,800 parts/hr.

Cleaning Technologies Group LLC has introduced the Blackstone-NEY CleanVeyor ultrasonic parts cleaning system. Combining spray, immersion, and ultrasonic cleaning technologies, the system has been shown to achieve Six Sigma consistency in a number of applications requiring high production...

Plate bevellers operate at up to 10 FPM

Gullco's KBM® self-propelled plate bevelers can operate at up to 10 FPM. The bevelers use a cutter to shear the metal, helping to eliminate the HAZ and material warpage. The shearing process also eliminates the noise and sparks of grinding or flame cutting. The bevelers produce clean...

Precomponent blanks help reduce customer swarf

Ovako has developed a line of precomponents machined from steel bar in various finishes and sizes. The material can be supplied to customers close to the final component size, helping to reduce transport costs and ensure that most of the swarf generated in machining remains at the steel...

Lightweight grinders made for metalworking

Metabo Corp. offers two lightweight angle grinders for cutting, grinding, and deburring in the repair, maintenance, and metalworking industries. The W720 weighs 4.4 lbs. and has a maximum wheel diameter of 4.5 in. It features a 6.5-amp motor with 720 W of power, 14 in.-lbs. of torque,...

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The growth of the servo-driven press

Servo press sales have jumped in recent years--for a reason

Material handling in a tube cutting process

5 factors fabricator should consider when specifying a material handling system for a tube cutoff machine

Sick of setup time at the press brake

Food service equipment manufacturer finds bending productivity outside of a traditional press brake

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Welding in hyperbaric chamber helps keep aluminum-hulled ships afloat

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