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News - Page 406
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SMS provides heat-treatment line to TimkenSteel
- Feb 27, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
SMS has installed an advanced quench-and-temper facility heat-treatment line at TimkenSteel Corp.’s Gambrinus Steel Plant in Canton, Ohio, and the line has started full commercial production. The compact line can treat 10 tons per hour of bars and heavy-walled tubes up to 13 in. dia. It comprises...
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CTTF launches Aluminum Now campaign with video aimed at president
- Feb 27, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
In response to Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross' recently released recommendations to adjust aluminum imports, CTTF, a trade group committed to bringing attention to the issue of global aluminum overcapacity, has launched a campaign video titled "Aluminum Now-- Mr. President, Make U.S. Aluminum a...
- From The Fabricator
Carpenter Technology acquires CalRAM
- Feb 26, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Philadelphia-based Carpenter Technology Corp., a producer and distributor of specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels, and tool steels, has purchased MB CalRAM LLC, a provider of powder-bed fusion additive manufacturing metal...
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LIA to host Laser Additive Manufacturing conference
- Feb 26, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Laser Institute of America, Orlando, Fla., has announced it will hold the 2018 Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM®) conference in Schaumburg, Ill., March 27-28, 2018. For the first time in its 10-year history, the conference will be co-located with the Lasers in Manufacturing Event® (LME®)....
- From The Fabricator
Starrett develops online infographic for band saw blade selection
- Feb 26, 2018
- Sawing
- News Release
Band saw machine and blade manufacturer Starrett has created an infographic to help contractors select the correct blade for their band saw machine. It outlines considerations such as tooth pitch, blade width, and set. The infographic is available for free download at...
- From The Fabricator
Linetec wins Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award
- Feb 26, 2018
- Finishing
- News Release
Wausaw, Wis.-based Linetec has received the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award in the Large category for companies with 300 to 799 employees. The award recognizes manufacturers for their innovations, philanthropy, technological advances, commitment to customer satisfaction, and quality jobs....
- From The Fabricator
Lantek obtains OMAX Compatible Partner certification for cutting machines
- Feb 26, 2018
- Waterjet Cutting
- News Release
Lantek, a multinational provider of software for metal parts manufacturing, has obtained OMAX Compatible Partner certification. This certification is part of the Lantek Partners Program to integrate its software and technology in cutting machines from manufacturers worldwide. "Our Compatible...
- From The Fabricator
Kern completes first phase of building expansion
- Feb 26, 2018
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Kern Laser Systems, a manufacturer of industrial laser cutting and laser engraving machines, has completed an addition to its facility in Wadena, Minn. This is the first phase of a two-phase expansion of the company’s operations. The second phase, an expansion of technical support and office...
- From The Fabricator
Nikon Metrology, Roush Yates Engines announce technology partnership
- Feb 26, 2018
- Testing and Measuring
- News Release
Nikon Metrology, a provider of metrology equipment in Brighton, Mich., and Roush Yates Engines, Mooresville, N.C., an engine builder for the motor sports industry, have announced a multiyear partnership program. The capabilities of Nikon’s LC15Dx laser scanner and ESP3 technology “allow our...
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Klein Steel appoints president/COO
- Feb 22, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Rochester, N.Y.-based Klein Steel Service, a metals supplier and processing center, has named Mike Young as president/COO. He has nearly four decades of steel service center experience and has held the position of vice president/COO at Chatham Steel for more than 11 years. Before that he held...
- From The Fabricator
Flack Global Metals, First American Resources open coil coating, metal processing facility
- Feb 22, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Flack Global Metals, Chicago, and First American Resources, Atlanta, have announced plans to develop a new coil coating and metal processing facility in Athens, Ga. The 360,000-sq.-ft. facility will be designed for flatness/surface-critical applications in aluminum, stainless steel, and bare and...
- From The Fabricator
Okay Industries names director of sales and marketing
- Feb 22, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
Okay Industries Inc., New Britain, Conn., has promoted Sean Stowik to director of sales and marketing. He joined the company in 2010 and has more than 25 years of sales experience. The company manufactures components and subassemblies for OEMs in medical, automotive, defense/firearms, and...
- From The Fabricator
Matmatch launches free online materials database
- Feb 22, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Munich-based Matmatch has created what it says is the largest free materials database in the world to help bridge the gap between suppliers and purchasers. Users of the database at https://matmatch.com/ can research and compare materials by filtering on their physical, chemical, and thermal...
- From The Fabricator
Braner/Loopco receives slitting line order from United Steel Supply
- Feb 22, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Braner/Loopco, Schiller Park, Ill., has received an order for a Turret Head™ slitting line from Austin, Texas-based United Steel Supply, a supplier of galvanized and prepainted steel coil for metal roofing and siding applications. The line will have the capacity to process high-strength coated...
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SigmaTEK to host SigmaNEST user conference May 8-9
- Feb 21, 2018
- Manufacturing Software
- News Release
SigmaTEK Systems LLC, a provider of CAD/CAM software for nesting, NC programming, and cutting of steel sheet, plate, and tube/pipe, will host its annual SigmaNEST user conference, STAC (SigmaTEK Academy and Conference), May 8-9, 2018, at the Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati. This...
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