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Trilogy Machinery announces increased warranty on Sunrise machines
- Apr 15, 2021
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Trilogy Machinery Inc., Belcamp, Md., has announced that the standard warranty on Sunrise ironworkers and punching machines, for which Trilogy is the exclusive U.S. distributor, is increasing to three years parts, one year labor. The company stocks more than 50 Sunrise ironworkers, punching...
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Rocklinizer micro helps solve slug pullback with battery-operated portability
- Apr 1, 2021
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Rocklin Manufacturing has introduced the Rocklinizer micro, a battery-operated version of its Rocklinizer system designed to prevent slug pulling. Slug pullback occurs when slugs, or the scrap produced during the punching process, are pulled up from underneath the panel or sheet being punched. The...
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GEKA establishes formal U.S. presence
- Mar 31, 2021
- News Release
With the metal fabricating market in North America primed to grow as society emerges from the pandemic, a 100-year-old Spanish machine tool manufacturer is poised to take advantage of the economic expansion, working from its new facilities in the U.S. While plenty of companies pulled back...
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EconoMaster drill from Suhner designed for cost-effectiveness
- Feb 3, 2021
- Product Release
Suhner has introduced the EconoMaster customizable drill for multiple materials, including light metal. It features low power and air consumption, an adjustable motor housing, adjustable total stroke up to 4 in., hydraulic feed control cylinder, and J33 taper spindle end. The 45-lb. drill also...
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Allied Machine launches Allied Tool Academy
- Feb 2, 2021
- News Release
Allied Machine & Engineering, a manufacturer of holemaking and finishing cutting tools based in Dover, Ohio, has launched the Allied Tool Academy online training program. Currently open for registration, the platform provides the same tooling training included in the company’s three-day,...
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PTD HX jobber drill from Dormer Pramet includes purple/bronze coating for wear resistance
- Jan 29, 2021
- Product Release
Dormer Pramet offers the Precision Twist Drill HX high-speed jobber drill. It combines the toughness of a HSS substrate with a 135-degree split point design to help reduce thrust requirements and eliminate walking while providing strength and rigidity. According to the manufacturer, the drill can...
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LVD renames North America Sales and Service division
- Jan 5, 2021
- News Release
Belgium-based sheet metal fabricating equipment manufacturer LVD has announced LVD North America, the new trade name for the Sales and Service division of Strippit Inc. for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The LVD North America trade name replaces the LVD Strippit brand and reflects alignment with the...
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The punch at the center of it all
Punch tooling is the common denominator for the many different metal manufacturing sectors that make up the world of fabricating.
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Modern material handling in the structural fab shop
- By Lindsay Luminoso
- Nov 29, 2020
- Article
The right automated material handling system can make handling structural steel safer and more efficient.
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ESAB’s Auto Drill 30 drilling system equipped with seven-tool changer
- Nov 23, 2020
- Product Release
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the Auto Drill 30 fully automated drilling system, capable of drilling holes with diameters up to 30 mm through plate thicknesses up to 50 mm, depending on material type. The system uses a new spindle design to expand drilling diameter and add...
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Powermatic PM2820EVS drill press from JPW Industries offers electronic variable speed
- Nov 9, 2020
- Product Release
JPW Industries offers the Powermatic PM2820EVS drill press, engineered with a gear drive system and electronic variable-speed motor. The 20-in. stationary drill press also features a removable center table, laser crosshairs for workpiece positioning, patented depth stop, and premium fence with...
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HMD904 magnetic drill from Hougen designed for improved safety
- Oct 23, 2020
- Product Release
Hougen Mfg. Inc. has released the HMD904 portable magnetic drill. This upgraded lightweight model features a small footprint, with overall height lowered by 1-1/2 in. The hidden motor cord is incorporated into the drill’s motor casing and housing to help increase safety and reduce maintenance....
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Wilson Tool’s Brake Partner allows use of punch press-style forming tool components on press brake
- Oct 22, 2020
- Product Release
Manufactured to fit nearly any press brake, the Brake Partner from Wilson Tool Intl. allows the components of punch press-style forming tools to be used on a press brake. According to the company, the system can help users remove the limitations of the turret press and expand their manufacturing...
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Stamping material that can take a punch
- By Jeremy Edson
- Oct 22, 2020
- Article
When a deep draw is punched, material elasticity, ductility, and springback all play roles. Applying guiding principles and parameters will help stamping manufacturers achieve a better draw.
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