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Troubleshooting, traceability for tube, pipe producers
- By Pierre Huot
- Jun 2, 2015
- Tube and Pipe Production
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The adage “two heads are better than one” can be applied to tube and pipe mill monitoring systems. Monitoring the forming process is a good idea, and monitoring the welding process is too, but using a combination system that measures both yields additional benefits.
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Washing/drying machine cleans inserts before coating
- Jun 2, 2015
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Vapormatt has introduced the Ocelot washing and drying machine, designed to clean and dry wet-blasted cemented carbide inserts at one station before coating. The stainless steel, compact, all-in-one unit features a deionized water plant, air and water filtration systems, and a vacuum unit. The...
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Adding to the arsenal of metal cutting technologies
- By Dan Davis
- Jun 2, 2015
- Laser Cutting
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Despite having low- and high-powered laser cutting machines and two waterjets, a fabrication shop recognized that it might have a need for more laser cutting capacity. To fill that gap, Advanced Laser & Waterjet Cutting installed a 1-kW CO2 laser cutting machine.
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Extended consumables available for high-amp air plasma systems
- Jun 2, 2015
- Consumables
- Product Release
Hypertherm has expanded the availability of its HyAccess™ extended consumables to the Powermax65, Powermax85, and Powermax105 air plasma systems, in addition to legacy Powermax and MAX systems with Duramax retrofit torches. The patented consumables extend 3 in. longer than standard...
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U. S. Steel purchases DESCO
- Jun 1, 2015
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
United States Steel Corp., Pittsburgh, has purchased AK Steel's interest in Double Eagle Steel Coating Co. (DESCO). The 700,000-ton electrolytic galvanizing line (EGL) will become part of the larger operational footprint of U. S. Steel's Great Lakes Works in Dearborn, Mich. Using the patented...
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Harbour Results announces Tebis America as executive-level partner for Harbour IQ
- Jun 1, 2015
- Manufacturing Software
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Southfield, Mich.-based Harbour Results Inc. (HRI), a business and operational consulting firm for the manufacturing industry, has announced Tebis America Inc., Troy, Mich., as an executive-level partner of Harbour IQ™, a global source for performance benchmarking, trends, and financial and...
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Ryerson announces executive staff changes
- Jun 1, 2015
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Ryerson Holding Corp., a metals processor and distributor based in Chicago, has promoted Edward J. Lehner, executive vice president and CFO since 2012, to the position of president/CEO. He succeeds Michael C. Arnold, who retired at the end of May. Erich S. Schnaufer has been named as interim CFO....
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Pro-Tec Coating announces president’s retirement
- Jun 1, 2015
- Finishing
- News Release
Leipsic, Ohio-based Pro-Tec Coating Co., a 50/50 joint venture between United States Steel Corp. of Pittsburgh and Kobe Steel Ltd. of Japan, has announced that Bryan Vaughn has retired from his position as president after 34 years of service in the steel industry. Brent Rosebrook, who most...
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Leifeld Metal Spinning AG acquires Leico USA
- Jun 1, 2015
- Machining
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Leifeld Metal Spinning, Ahlen, Germany, a manufacturer of machine tools for chipless metal forming, has acquired Leico USA Corp., a provider of maintenance, control upgrades, and repair for spinning and flow forming machines based in Livonia, Mich. The new subsidiary, operating as Leifeld USA...
EFD Induction receives order from European pipemaker for welding machine
- Jun 1, 2015
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
EFD Induction, based in Skien, Norway, has announced that it has been selected by a large European tube and pipe manufacturer to design, build, and install a single-cabinet, 750-kW, 200-kHz Weldac welding machine. The machine will weld profiles in various dimensions, as well as tubes up to 6.30...
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Marlin Steel earns SHARP Award from OSHA
- Jun 1, 2015
- Safety
- News Release
Custom metal basket manufacturer Marlin Steel, Baltimore, has been recognized by OSHA for maintaining “exemplary injury and illness prevention programs” as per OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) Award. The fifth company in Maryland to earn the distinction,...
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Midwest Engineered Systems receives Kuka System Partner Outstanding Growth Award
- Jun 1, 2015
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
Midwest Engineered Systems Inc., a provider of custom machines and automation systems in Waukesha, Wis., has received the 2014 Kuka System Partner Outstanding Growth Award. The award recognizes the company for having the greatest percentage increase in unit sales by a Kuka Robotics systems...
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Kennametal named CIO 100 Award winner for second consecutive year
- Jun 1, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
Latrobe, Pa.-based Kennametal Inc. has received a CIO 100 Award from IDG's CIO magazine for the second consecutive year. The annual award recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology. Building on last...
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Mechanical arbors, chucks handle applications with high forces
- Jun 1, 2015
- Machining
- Product Release
Euro-Tech Corp. offers MyTec mechanical arbors and chucks with accuracy to 0.0004 in. and expansion rates up to 0.010 in. or more in a stainless steel construction. The arbors and chucks are suitable for workholding in applications that incur high forces or in auto-load applications in which high...
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American Metal Roofs helps feed 300 local families through food distribution program
- Jun 1, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
American Metal Roofs (AMR), a Flint, Mich.-based provider of residential and commercial metal roofing products and services, helped feed 300 Michigan families as part of the Companies Feeding Families food distribution program. Facilitated by the Flushing Community Church and the Food Bank of...
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