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Remanufactured CMMs include laser scanning sensor, touch software
- Sep 10, 2015
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Perceptron now offers remanufactured CMMs for resale. The repurposed machines include CNC and electronics, TouchDMIS™ measuring software, and a Perceptron ScanR™ laser scanner, integrated with its TouchCloud ™ software module to offer full point-cloud creation with automatic feature...
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NIMS supports national expansion of apprenticeships
- Sep 10, 2015
- Shop Management
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Fairfax, Va.-based NIMS has partnered with Focus: HOPE to develop an apprenticeship program in Michigan to fill in-demand technical jobs in manufacturing. The project, selected as a winner of the U.S. Department of Labor's American Apprenticeship Initiative grant program, will build on NIMS'...
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Contour Hardening’s Mexico facility certified to ISO/TS 16949:2009
- Sep 10, 2015
- Shop Management
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Indianapolis-based Contour Hardening Inc., a manufacturer of induction heat-treating equipment and provider of induction heat-treating process services, has announced the ISO/TS 16949:2009 certification of its heat-treating service facility, Contour Hardening Operaciones S. de R.L. de C.V., in...
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Cincinnati Incorporated appoints sales engineer for Texas
- Sep 10, 2015
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Cincinnati Incorporated, Harrison, Ohio, has named Alex Gorosito regional sales engineer for Texas. Gorosito, a 12-year veteran of manufacturing, holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Miami. The company manufactures laser cutting and automation equipment,...
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Arc Welders signs contract to inspect welding equipment
- Sep 10, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
Arc Welders Inc. has signed a contract to perform required OSHA inspections and routine maintenance on 75 pieces of welding equipment at one of its customer locations in Virginia.
Arc Welders, located in Ashland, Va., is a service facility for welding-related equipment.
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Cold wire feeder enables fully automatic GTAW
- Sep 10, 2015
- Arc Welding
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CK Worldwide offers the WF-5 cold wire feeder for GTAW. It automates the adding of filler metal, preventing GTAW rod stub loss and allowing up to a 30 percent increase in productivity. Its dual-groove drive roll system accepts multiple wire sizes and uses standard wire spools. The feeder allows...
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Allstate Can achieves ISO 9001:2008 certification
- Sep 10, 2015
- Shop Management
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Allstate Can Corp., Parsippany, N.J., has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification for its quality management system.
The company manufactures steel packaging, metal containers, and tin cans.
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Epic Systems’ director of finance named CFO of the Year
- Sep 10, 2015
- Shop Management
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Engineering and fabrication firm Epic Systems Inc., St. Louis, has announced that Jen Seitz, its director of finance and administration, has been selected by the St. Louis Business Journal as a CFO of the Year. The award recognizes individuals who have helped their companies grow beyond normal...
Annealing line developed for precision tube production
- Sep 10, 2015
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Plasmait has built an annealing and surface treatment line for a producer of precision tubing. The system, comprising a custom-built, coiler-type payoff and takeup, handles ODs from 0.02 to more than 0.31 in. The line is used primarily for stainless steel and nickel alloy tubing; it also can...
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An introduction to reliability-centered maintenance
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- Sep 10, 2015
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Using reliability-centered maintenance to create an effective maintenance schedule helps to avoid critical stoppages in the production of parts.
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Industrial gas regulator maintains consistent inlet pressures to equipment
- Sep 10, 2015
- Shop Management
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Marsh Bellofram Corp. has introduced the Type T99 industrial gas pressure-reducing regulator. The regulator helps maintain consistent inlet pressures to downstream equipment, allowing for control of distribution system pressures, even with widely varying flow rates and supply pressures. This also...
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Shiloh Industries names VP sales and program management
- Sep 9, 2015
- Shop Management
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Shiloh Industries Inc., Valley City, Ohio, a supplier of lightweighting, noise, and vibration systems, has hired Scott Borovich as vice president sales and program management. Borovich assumes Dave Jaeger's responsibilities as the sales leader. Jaeger now focuses his efforts on leading the...
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Narrow-crown technology extended to 4.5-, 5-in. cutting wheels
- Sep 9, 2015
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Product Release
Walter Surface Technologies has extended its product portfolio of patented narrow-crown technology to all 4.5- and 5-in. Zipcut, Zip+, Zip Stainless, and Zip ALU cutting wheels. The Type 27 narrow-crown technology combines the extended life of a flat Type 1 wheel with the extra stiffness of a...
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Renishaw breaks ground on Illinois facility
- Sep 9, 2015
- Shop Management
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Engineering technologies company Renishaw has begun construction of a 133,000-sq.-ft. office and warehouse facility in West Dundee, Ill. The two-story facility, which consolidates the company’s two existing sites, will serve as the North American headquarters. Slated for completion in June 2016,...
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Kuka tooling, automation being used to assemble newest Gulfstream aircraft
- Sep 9, 2015
- Automation and Robotics
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Kuka Systems Aerospace, Sterling Heights, Mich., is providing Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. with assembly fixtures and mobile robot platforms to help assemble wings and other parts for the company’s newest corporate jets. The jet manufacturer has ordered tooling from the aerospace group for the...
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