- FMA
- The Fabricator
- FABTECH
- Canadian Metalworking
Our Publications
Categories
- Additive Manufacturing
- Aluminum Welding
- Arc Welding
- Assembly and Joining
- Automation and Robotics
- Bending and Forming
- Consumables
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Electric Vehicles
- En Español
- Finishing
- Hydroforming
- Laser Cutting
- Laser Welding
- Machining
- Manufacturing Software
- Materials Handling
- Metals/Materials
- Oxyfuel Cutting
- Plasma Cutting
- Power Tools
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Roll Forming
- Safety
- Sawing
- Shearing
- Shop Management
- Testing and Measuring
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Waterjet Cutting
Industry Directory
Webcasts
Podcasts
FAB 40
Advertise
Subscribe
Account Login
Search
More from The Fabricator
- From The Fabricator
Gestamp to invest $68 million in Michigan facility
- Oct 26, 2016
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Madrid, Spain-based Corporación Gestamp, an international supplier of metal parts and assemblies for auto manufacturers, has announced plans to locate its new manufacturing facility in Chelsea, Mich. Gestamp Washtenaw LLC, a new subsidiary of Gestamp, will invest $68 million and create 195 new...
- From The Fabricator
Band saw reduces cutting times by up to 50 percent
- Oct 26, 2016
- Sawing
- Product Release
Kasto has introduced the Kastowin pro AC 5.6 band saw. The fully automatic machine is designed for bimetal and carbide blades for applications in steel production, machine manufacturing, and automotive. Depending on the type of blade, cutting times can be reduced by 50 percent and more, the...
- From The Fabricator
Running a shop in the aftermath of a hurricane
- By Nick Martin
- Oct 26, 2016
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
We hear a lot about disaster preparedness, but sometimes conditions are such that even the best plan isn’t enough. Hurricane Matthew had a devastating effect on many southeastern communities and businesses.
Eliminating solvents, reducing VOCs
- By Martin Tellez
- Oct 26, 2016
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
Environmental concerns and the associated legislation have put quite a bit of focus on volatile organic compounds and solvent-based coatings. Water-based coatings are making substantial headway in providing viable alternatives that perform well.
- From The Fabricator
Die segments for hot stamping manufactured using laser melting
- Oct 26, 2016
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
Using 3-D printing, Schuler now is manufacturing prototype hot stamping dies with coolant channels running in an improved near net shape to help ensure fast cooling of all component areas and, thus, improved part properties, says the company. The firm uses laser melting as an additive manufacturing...
Modeling tube forming for OCTG with FEA
- By Z. Kent Li
- Oct 26, 2016
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
The staff at TMK-IPSCO instituted a study of OCTG products using finite element analysis. The purpose was to study and analyze forming behavior as the material progressed through the mill, with an additional benefit of evaluating the load at each mill stand to improve the mill performance and tube quality.
- From The Fabricator
Windows protect high-power refractive and reflective optics
- Oct 25, 2016
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
Mate’s Fiber Shield™ windows are designed to protect precision lenses in laser systems. They shield optic components in laser beam delivery systems from debris and fumes during the laser process. Available in diameters from 0.47 to 2.17 in., the windows are made of fused silica to protect the...
- From The Fabricator
Wismarq expands with strategic acquisition of Prior Coated Metals
- Oct 25, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Wismarq Industries LLC, a Pittsburgh-based provider of coil coating services for metal products, has acquired the assets of Prior Coated Metals Inc., Allentown, Pa., a producer of prepainted steel and aluminum products. The acquisition increases Wismarq’s gauge range for a variety of applications...
- From The Fabricator
Divergent 3D partners with Altran to deploy 3-D printing for cars
- Oct 25, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Los Angeles-based Divergent 3D, a manufacturing technology company focused on the automotive sector, has entered into a global development partnership with engineering R&D firm Altran, Burlington, Mass. Under the agreement, Altran has invested in Divergent 3D and will provide support to accelerate...
Load, lock, and let her rip!
- By Rick Jackson
- Oct 25, 2016
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
Laser cutting machines brought a big leap in productivity to the metalworking market when they were introduced, providing holemaking, cutting, coping, and other capabilities on a single machine. However, this isn’t the only factor in a laser machine’s productivity. The time it takes to load and unload material has a big effect on cycle times and warrants close attention to maximize the machine’s output.
- From The Welder
Lightweight fume gun reduces weld fume exposure by 90 to 95 percent
- Oct 25, 2016
- Consumables
- Product Release
RoboVent has released the Extractor™, a new fume gun that captures 90 to 95 percent of weld fumes at the source, in a package just slightly larger than a standard weld gun. The unit integrates a welding gun with a source extraction system, so fumes are captured as soon as they are generated. It...
- From The Fabricator
Stretch flanging and hole expansion with AHSS
- By Daniel J. Schaeffler
- Oct 25, 2016
- Bending and Forming
- Article
New, stronger steels have forced metal formers to rethink what they have always done in the pressroom. Traditional rules are no longer applicable across the board. The case of punching holes in these new steel alloys is a good example.
- From The Fabricator
Equipment leasing and finance industry confidence increases to six-month high
- Oct 24, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation, Washington, D.C., has released the October 2016 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and...
- From The Fabricator
Norsk Titanium, Clarkson University launch additive manufacturing training/research initiative
- Oct 24, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Norsk Titanium US Inc., a supplier of aerospace-grade, additive-manufactured, structural titanium components, has joined forces with Clarkson University, Potsdam, N.Y., to develop new research projects relating to advanced metal additive manufacturing (AM) through Norsk’s proprietary Rapid Plasma...
- From The Fabricator
Wesco Intl. VP/corporate controller retires
- Oct 24, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Pittsburgh-based Wesco Intl. Inc. has announced the retirement of Timothy A. Hibbard, vice president and corporate controller. The company is a provider of electrical, industrial, and communications MRO and OEM products; construction materials; and supply chain management and logistics...
subscribe now
The Fabricator is North America's leading magazine for the metal forming and fabricating industry. The magazine delivers the news, technical articles, and case histories that enable fabricators to do their jobs more efficiently. The Fabricator has served the industry since 1970.
start your free subscription- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 03/05/2024
- Running Time:
- 65:35
After Ludlow Manufacturing Inc. (LMI) received The Fabricator's 2024 Industry Award, Todd Ludlow, founder and president of the...
- Trending Articles
Volatility in steel prices likely to continue
A welding instructor’s career path to working with metal
Urban Steel Rockstars festival will highlight welding and steel industry
Tube laser positions fabricator for future growth
Keys to adopting welding automation successfully
- Industry Events
NASCC: The Steel Conference
- March 20 - 22, 2024
- San Antonio,
The Fabricator's Manufacturers & Suppliers Event (MSE)
- March 26, 2024
- Schaumburg, IL
Coil Processing Workshop & Tours
- April 2 - 3, 2024
- Corpus Christi, TX
GOLF4MFG South
- April 15, 2024
- Charlotte, NC
16th Annual Safety Conference
- April 30 - May 1, 2024
- Elgin,
- Upcoming Webcasts
Nitrogen Generation for Laser Cutting: Navigating System Design for YOUR Operation
- April 24, 2024
- Sponsored
- Presented By: Purity Gas