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Fabricating long coils rather than short straights
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- Jul 11, 2016
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Most fabricators work with standard lengths of straight tube, but this isn’t the only possibility. Many alloys are available in coiled form, which can lead to faster processing, better use of floor space, and increased material yields.
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Robot monitoring system designed to enhance safety
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CHS delivers nonmarking coil feed line to lighting/appliance-maker
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CHS Automation, Roseville, Mich., has built a nonmarking coil feed line designed for running prepainted material for a manufacturer in the appliance and lighting industry. The 18- by 0.080-in. feed line features a double end pulloff coil reel and coil car combination, 10,000-lb.-per-side...
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The human side of the skilled-labor crisis
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PEM® self-clinching standoff fasteners from PennEngineering® enable mounting, spacing, and stacking of panels, boards, and components in assemblies. This family of fasteners includes a range of types and styles designed for permanent installation into metal sheets as thin as 0.025 in....
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AEC joins coalition of manufacturers opposed to automatically granting China market economy status
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Retro Systems receives ISO 9001:AS9100 certification
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The company has designed and manufactured its OEM line of Hornet cutting machines since 2004.
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