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High-magnification measuring microscopes inspect metal parts
- May 28, 2015
- Testing and Measuring
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Titan Tool Supply Inc. has introduced the TM-8 and TM-10 high-magnification measuring microscopes with Vernier micrometer heads for inspection of electronic and semiconductor components, metal parts, and electrical strips. Both feature magnifications of 50X, 100X, and 200X with a 10X eyepiece,...
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LaserCoil Technologies appoints director of mechanical engineering/product development
- May 28, 2015
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LaserCoil Technologies LLC, a provider of coil-fed laser cutting systems in Napoleon, Ohio, has hired Scott Sonnenberg as director of mechanical engineering and product development. Before joining the company, he was engineering manager for Wauseon Machine & Mfg. He also previously worked as a...
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Behringer Saws ships semiautomatic band saws to Ellwood Specialty Steel
- May 28, 2015
- Sawing
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Behringer Saws Inc., Morgantown, Pa., has shipped two semiautomatic band saws to Ellwood Specialty Steel (ESS), New Castle, Pa., a steel producer for the tool, mold, and die industry. The saws are used to cut large forged steel parts at the facility. The HBP-800 features a rigid box-type...
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Ascent Aerospace wins Airbus A330neo wing final assembly line upgrade
- May 28, 2015
- Shop Management
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Ascent Aerospace, Santa Ana, Calif., has announced that its Ascent Integration European operation has been awarded a contract by Airbus to retrofit the Airbus Broughton (Wales) A330 wing assembly lines to the new A330neo configuration. Under this contract, Ascent Integration will have overall...
Best coolant practices make perfect
- By Steve Lowery
- May 28, 2015
- Tube and Pipe Production
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Taking all of the necessary parameters into consideration when designing a tube or pipe mill can be a big task, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. The main considerations include all of the cooling system capacity and location, the type of coolant, the filters and skimmers to be used, and local water quality. Making these decisions early, and incorporating them into the mill’s design, maximizes the cooling system’s efficiency.
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Automated robotic assembly station offered
- May 28, 2015
- Assembly and Joining
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Comau offers the SmartRob automated robotic assembly station featuring powertrain technology. The modular system supports various settings for the operation of assembly lines and complies with NR12 and lean manufacturing requirements. The SmartRob 2400, the largest assembly cell in the range,...
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Ranger bump cap protects wearer from impact, elements
- May 28, 2015
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Ergodyne has introduced the Skullerz® 8955 ranger bump cap. It combines an impact-resistant ABS shell with a wide brim for shade and protection from the elements. The hat is compliant to EN 812: 2012, with a patented flanged shell design that expands or contracts to fit the worker’s head in...
Saw arm assemblies allow cutting system customization
- May 28, 2015
- Sawing
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Kalamazoo Industries’ saw arm assemblies enable users to create custom cutting systems. The KM20AS and K20AS saws have a 16-/18-/20-in. blade arm assembly. The K10AS manually operated saw features a 10-in. blade arm assembly. The K12-14AS manually operated saw features a 12-/14-in. blade arm...
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Driving change, not fork trucks
- By Tim Heston
- May 28, 2015
- Shop Management
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Quality Industries has changed a lot in two years, and in another two years it will change even more. A new management team is putting a new emphasis on engineering and continuous improvement.
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Thybar’s Louisville plant receives Kentucky’s Governor’s Health and Safety Award
- May 27, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
Addison, Ill.-based Thybar Corp., a manufacturer of custom sheet metal products serving the HVAC and sheet metal industries, has announced that its plant in Louisville, Ky., has received Kentucky’s Governor’s Health and Safety Award in recognition of outstanding safety and health performance at...
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Talent shortage grows as risk for the manufacturing industry, reveals BDO study
- May 27, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
While the manufacturing industry is in resurgence, concern over the industry’s talent shortage is escalating. Findings from the third annual BDO USA LLP analysis of risk factors listed in the most recent 10-K filings of the largest 100 publicly traded U.S. manufacturers reveal that challenges...
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Steel Dynamics to expand paint line and Galvalume capability
- May 27, 2015
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Steel Dynamics Inc., a domestic steel producer and metal recycler, has announced it will expand its offering of value-added flat-roll steel products through the addition of painting and Galvalume® capabilities at its Columbus, Miss., steel mill. The company plans to invest...
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Roofinox names VP-sales
- May 27, 2015
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Roofinox America Inc., a supplier of stainless steel coil for roll formed roof panels, has appointed David H. Rowe as vice president-sales. With 28 years of experience in the metal roofing and wall panel industry, he previously worked for Englert Inc. as director of product management. In this...
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Kubota to build Georgia manufacturing facility
- May 27, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
Kubota Tractor Corp. (KTC) and Kubota Mfg. of America Corp. (KMA), manufacturers of sub-compact tractors, turf products, and utility vehicles, have announced plans to build a manufacturing plant and expand its existing operations in Gainesville, Ga. The 502,000-sq.-ft. plant will be located three...
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Handling bottlenecks in a small shop
- By Nick Martin
- May 27, 2015
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Bottlenecks occur in all businesses. How you handle them makes a big difference in your shop’s operation and success.
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