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Blog Posts - Page 53
- From The Welder
U.S. manufacturers band together to fight steel, aluminum tariffs on Mexico, Canada
- By Gareth Sleger
- Nov 21, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- Blog Post
Dozens of U.S. associations representing automotive, equipment, food and beverage, and metal fabrication manufacturing industries urge lifting tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico.
- From The Fabricator
FABTECH 2018: From the floor (video enhanced)
- By Kate Bachman
- Nov 20, 2018
- Automation and Robotics
- Blog Post
FABTECH® 2018 is over, but the impressions it left are not. The stamping area was lively with demonstrations, introductions, presentations, and conversations.
- From The Additive Report
Additive manufacturing: leading the industry 4.0 revolution
- Nov 20, 2018
- Additive Manufacturing
- Blog Post
Automating post-processing results in more-consistent removal of supports, faster throughput of complex parts, and increased productivity.
- From The Additive Report
The K is dead, long live the electric K
- By Don Nelson
- Nov 20, 2018
- Additive Manufacturing
- Blog Post
Scientists redefine measuring units, basing them on constants of nature instead of mutable physical artifacts.
- From The Fabricator
Could an infrastructure bill really happen?
- By Dan Davis
- Nov 18, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Everyone knows that U.S. infrastructure needs to be modernized. The odd couple that is the Democrat-led House of Representatives and President Donald Trump might get it done.
- From The Fabricator
What does the election mean for steel trade?
- By John Packard and Tim Triplett
- Nov 15, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- Blog Post
With Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives, they will want to investigate the president’s recent executive actions, including tariffs on imported steel.
- From The Additive Report
From undersized to oversized
- By Don Nelson
- Nov 14, 2018
- Additive Manufacturing
- Blog Post
3D printers let users produce parts in an array of sizes. Often, though, building big and small parts requires additional preprocess considerations.
- From The Welder
Still Building America—Cathleen McNally, from Army welder to instructor
- By Josh Welton
- Nov 12, 2018
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Welder Cathleen McNally grew up building houses and working on cars with her dad. Those experiences kick-started an interest in the trades that would ultimately guide her career path in welding. She served our country as a welder in the Army and now teaches the trade to high school students.
- From The Fabricator
FABTECH® 2018 recap—Day 3
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 8, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
FABTECH® 2018 is in the books. By all accounts, it was a big success. With so much to see, three days were not enough. There’s always next year and the four-day event in Chicago, unless you’re retiring before then.
- From The Fabricator
FABTECH® 2018 recap—Day 2
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 7, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Day 2 of FABTECH® 2018 is in the books. It was busy, productive, and enlightening. Many impressive products were on display and a few surprises and “wow” moments caught this editor’s attention.
- From The Fabricator
FABTECH® 2018 recap—Day 1
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 6, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
FABTECH® 2018 is underway. Here are some observations from Day 1 by thefabricator.com’s content manager/editor, who will never, ever be able to cover the entire show. Much to see and not enough time to see it all.
- From The Fabricator
FABTECH® 2018—Big show, small world
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 4, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
What time is it? It’s time for FABTECH®, the largest metal fabricating and forming trade show in North America. The exhibition brings equipment suppliers, expertise, and fabricators together under one roof. For long-time participants, it also is a time for visiting with old friends and making new friends in the industry.
- From The Welder
The road to FABTECH
- By Josh Welton
- Nov 2, 2018
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Like many of you reading this, Josh Welton is heading to FABTECH® 2018, which is taking place Nov. 6-8 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. In addition to checking out the latest welding and fabricating technology, Josh is participating in several unique activities that you may find interesting. He hopes to see you there!
- From The Fabricator
Top 5 in 365—Articles about plasma cutting
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 1, 2018
- Plasma Cutting
- Blog Post
This installment of “Top 5 in 365” is about plasma cutting. Alone or assisted with water, plasma has proven itself to be one of the most efficient cutting processes for sheet, plate, tube, pipe, and profiles. The plasma cutting technology area on thefabricator.com focuses on equipment, cutting tips, and gases.
- From The Fabricator
Welding, wages, and doing what you love
- By Josh Welton
- Oct 31, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
More and more these days, young people are being encouraged to pursue careers in the trades. Jobs are waiting to be filled. But do these jobs pay a livable wage? Can a skilled worker expect a wage that justifies the expense of training and hard work that go into mastering a skill? These questions are being asked and discussed. Here are some thoughts from welder Josh Welton on the subject.
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