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- From The Welder
Tubular hardfacing electrodes offer high abrasion resistance
- May 25, 2016
- Consumables
- Product Release
Postle Industries offers tubular hardfacing electrodes for severe abrasion applications and those involving high heat or impact. The tubular design allows for a greater volume of carbides than ever before for increased abrasion resistance, says the manufacturer. Available in ¼, 3/8, and ½...
- From The Fabricator
Gene Haas Foundation donates $50,000 to Be Pro Be Proud workforce initiative
- May 25, 2016
- Machining
- News Release
The Gene Haas Foundation, named for the president and founder of Haas Automation Inc., has donated $50,000 to the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas (ASCC/AIA) for the Be Pro Be Proud workforce initiative, which showcases to Arkansas students the many...
- From The Fabricator
ST Robotics names distribution partners in North America
- May 25, 2016
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
Princeton, N.J.-based ST Robotics has announced distribution agreements with RobotShop and SuperDroid Robots to deliver its ST R series articulated and cylindrical robot arm systems across North America.
ST Robotics offers robots for a number of industries, including manufacturing.
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturer uses servo press to hasten safety part production safely
- By Kate Bachman
- May 25, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- Article
Ultraform Industries sought ways to increase output of the safety seat belt and air bag assemblies the company manufactures, but speed could not come at the expense of quality. The company installed a servo press to slow the stroke before the draw, perform restrikes.
- From The Fabricator
Narrow-aisle walkie reach truck moves loads up to 4,000 lbs.
- May 25, 2016
- Materials Handling
- Product Release
Stärke Material Handling Group has released the ESR30-40ACX narrow-aisle walkie reach truck. It is available in 3,000- and 4,000-lb.-capacity models with two- or three-stage masts that can reach a maximum lift height of 216.5 in. Features include a three-phase AC motor; 24-V industrial battery;...
- From The Fabricator
Spacesaver acquires Viking Metal Cabinet Co.
- May 25, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Spacesaver Corp. has expanded its museum storage lines with the acquisition of Viking Metal Cabinet Co., Plainfield, Ill. The acquisition allows Spacesaver to offer design, installation, and maintenance of metal museum cabinets, shelving, art racks, custom components, and compact storage...
Rafter upgrades tube mill for automotive tube producer
- May 25, 2016
- Tube and Pipe Production
- News Release
Rafter Equipment Corp., Strongsville, Ohio, has shipped a new RT-3000 tube mill re-top and drive train upgrade for a North American automotive tube producer. The equipment will replace older tube mill equipment that is worn and difficult to maintain. The previous machine had integral roll stands...
- From The Fabricator
Midwest Engineered Systems expands in Wisconsin
- May 25, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
Midwest Engineered Systems Inc., a provider of custom machines and integrated systems, has announced an expansion of manufacturing and engineering office space in Waukesha, Wis. The new 60,000-sq.-ft. facility is located next door to the company’s corporate headquarters. It features 50,000 sq....
- From The Fabricator
Optimizing hydraulic presses for deep drawing
- By Greenerd Press & Machine Co.
- May 25, 2016
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Optimizing a hydraulic press requires choosing the best press frame, hydraulic circuit, auxiliary function, electrical controls, and hmi for your deep drawing application and parts drawn.
- From The Fabricator
Lockset manufacturer gets handle on scrap to boost productivity
- By Kate Bachman
- May 25, 2016
- Bending and Forming
- Article
When you stamp 2.2 million pieces a day in the manufacture of lockset and doorset assemblies— 550 million stampings a year—smooth, speedy operation is your goal and bottlenecks and obstructions to productivity are your targets. Kwikset developed a unique way to handle scrap that removed a bottleneck and increased output.
- From The Fabricator
Industrial matching event to connect suppliers, end users in Chicago region
- May 25, 2016
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) and Chicago Metro Metal Consortium will host a Manufacturing Matchmaking event on June 23, 2016, at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, Ill. The event is designed to increase sales opportunities for firms in the primary metals, metal...
- From The Welder
Single-phase SMAW systems offered
- May 25, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Product Release
Fronius has developed the TransPocket 150 and the TransPocket 180 single-phase SMAW systems. A digital resonance inverter helps ensure perfect weld properties in a variety of applications. Power factor correction technology helps make the compact systems energy efficient. The new models can use...
- From The Fabricator
Getting to know more about the metal you are forming
- By Daniel J. Schaeffler
- May 25, 2016
- Metals/Materials
- Article
An estimated 3,500 different grades of steel currently exist, with about 75 percent of them developed in the past 20 years. And more than 500 sheet aluminum alloys are registered with the Aluminum Association. Each of these materials grades has a different chemistry and different tensile properties...
Large back-blow air nozzle cleans IDs
- May 25, 2016
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Exair’s new model 1008SS 1 NPT back-blow air nozzle has been designed to blow debris and liquids from pipe or hose IDs, axle housings, bores, holes, internal threads, and other internal part features found in hydraulic cylinders, gearboxes, and differential housings. An array of holes provide...
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TCI Powder Coatings hires business development manager
- May 24, 2016
- Finishing
- News Release
Ellaville, Ga.-based TCI Powder Coatings, a subsidiary of RPM Intl. Inc., has named Rich Chappel as business development manager for the Southwest region (Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, New Mexico, and Oklahoma). He has more than 25 years of experience in powder coatings and the industrial market...
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