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Safety - Page 21
- From The Fabricator
Next-gen stamping lubricants advance health, safety, environmental goals
- By Chris Fletcher
- Aug 6, 2020
- Article
In today’s health-conscious age, it’s good to know that safer, healthier, environmentally friendly stamping lubricants work without diminishing performance and rising costs.
- From The Fabricator
Scientific Dust Collectors completes ASHRAE 199 testing of baghouse unit
- Aug 5, 2020
- News Release
Scientific Dust Collectors (SDC), Alsip, Ill., has established an on-site ASHRAE standard 199 test lab and recently completed testing on its Reverse Pulse Jet Baghouse Collector. The standard provides an objective method of testing the performance of an industrial pulse cleaned dust collector. The...
- From The Fabricator
Camfil APC Gold Series X-Flo dust collector reduces compressed air usage
- Aug 2, 2020
- Product Release
The Gold Series X-Flo industrial dust collector from Camfil Air Pollution Control can reduce compressed air consumption up to 70% because it provides more airflow and usable filter media, according to the company. The increased airflow helps clean filter cartridges thoroughly with each pulse,...
- From The Fabricator
COVID-19 five times more disruptive to manufacturers than cyberattacks, says report
- Jul 29, 2020
- News Release
According to the “Supply Chain Resilience Report 2020” from 3D Hubs, cybersecurity issues have affected less than 10% of firms over the past 10 years, compared to 60% that have suffered directly as a result of COVID-19 disruption. In 2020 the pandemic has emerged as the most potent threat to...
- From The Welder
Precision TIG welding requires special hand protection
Selecting TIG gloves can be tricky. Welders must blend comfort and dexterity with durability and ample protection from heat and abrasions. Welders should keep these five features in mind during the selection process to ensure they get the best of both worlds.
- From The Fabricator
Countering the consequences of a lingering pandemic for stampers, metalformers
- By Kate Bachman
- Jul 23, 2020
- Blog Post
Despite the push to resume business as usual, the lingering COVID-19 won't alter undeniable facts, especially for stampers and other metalformers. Unemployed people cannot buy houses needing metal stamped appliances. Sick people do not fly on airplanes formed with metal. Dying people do not buy cars.
- From The Fabricator
Report shows severe COVID-19 disruption in global manufacturing and supply chains
- Jul 22, 2020
- News Release
The global manufacturing and supply chain ecosystems have been among the sectors hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. San Francisco-based Fictiv’s newly released "2020 State of Manufacturing Report" reveals industry leaders grappling with fallout from the pandemic while eyeing new opportunities...
- From The Fabricator
Survey says underused apprenticeship programs prove their worth amid COVID-19 skill shortages
- Jul 22, 2020
- News Release
Thomas has released the results of a survey canvassing 746 North American manufacturing and industrial suppliers to identify the major trends stemming from the global pandemic as the industrial sector pivots its supply chains and tactics to prepare for the new industrial landscape. A key survey...
How has the pandemic affected the bicycle supply chain, tube industry?
- By Eric Lundin
- Jul 21, 2020
- Blog Post
The COVID-19 pandemic has created several shortages, including bicycles. Some of the shortages were based on needs and others on panic buying; some have abated and some are likely to be with us for months.
- From The Fabricator
A mask provides more protection than a metal fabricator realizes
Wearing masks during this pandemic has turned into a political statement. In the eyes of a judge, however, masks might be viewed as an attempt to protect workers. That keeps businesses safe from another possible scourge: lawsuits.
- From The Fabricator
CES good-to-go for 2021
- Jul 16, 2020
- News Release
Plans for the Consumer Electronics Show slated for January in Las Vegas are in full swing according to the event’s organizer, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). Though the show is expected to be a bit smaller than past expositions and with changes for sanitization, social distancing, and...
- From The Fabricator
Electronic database data available for free
- Jul 16, 2020
- News Release
Access to a database of more than 1 billion electronic components has been offered, free of charge, via a partnership between Z2Data and Digi-Key Electronics to offer support and component data for companies creating devices such as ventilators and testing processes to combat...
- From The Fabricator
What a fab shop in the age of COVID-19 looks like
A safe metal fabrication shop in the age of COVID-19 is built on a foundation of good communication and respect for each other’s space.
- From The Fabricator
AXYZ, Roehm America to host acrylic barrier fabrication webinar
- Jul 13, 2020
- News Release
Waterjet cutting system and CNC router manufacturer AXYZ has partnered with Roehm America, manufacturer of ACRYLITE acrylic products, to teach best practices on fabricating acrylic retail and workplace barriers. They will present a 30-min. webinar on July 16 and 23 to teach companies how to make...
- From The Additive Report
U.S. Air Force squadron innovates with 3D printing
- Jul 13, 2020
- News Release
For the U.S. Air Force 919th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, 3D printing has become part of day-to-day operations. The unit uses a small, single-head 3D printer for printing tools, airduct parts, and face masks. Now Air Force Reserve Command has selected the squadron to receive innovation...
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