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LIA offers industrial laser safety officer training
- Jan 23, 2018
- Safety
- News Release
Laser Institute of America will offer training for laser safety officers (LSO) in manufacturing and industrial facilities at IPG Photonics Corp. – Midwest in Novi, Mich. The class will be held Feb. 14-15, May 16-17, Aug. 15-16, and Nov. 14-15. This course teaches a nonmathematical approach to...
Clamping jig aids in mitering, coping, welding at precise locations and angles
- By Eric Lundin
- Jan 23, 2018
- Arc Welding
- Article
Generations of welders have struggled with tube and pipe fitup for welding. One such welder, Tim Uecker, got fed up with using a combination of clamps, vises, jigs, and fixtures, and devised a system specially for setting, marking, cutting (mitering or coping), and welding tube and pipe.
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TimkenSteel app complements “Practical Data for Metallurgists” guide
- Jan 23, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- Product Release
TimkenSteel Corp. has launched a cloud-based mobile application to complement its “Practical Data for Metallurgists” printed guide. The app allows users to pull up the guide on their mobile phones or tablets and navigate to any section immediately. The app takes up no space, and updates are...
- From The Welder
Recapping Schweissen & Schneiden 2017
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jan 22, 2018
- Arc Welding
- Article
When people think of Germany in the fall, most often they envision Oktoberfest, considered to be the world’s largest beer festival and fair. But every four years Germany is also home to Schweissen & Schneiden, a welding and cutting trade fair that draws equipment manufacturers and attendees from...
- From The Fabricator
SUPERB earns IATF 16949 certification
- Jan 22, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
SUPERB® Industries, Sugarcreek, Ohio, has become the fourth manufacturer to receive the global automotive industry’s new quality management certification, IATF 16949. The goals of this worldwide set of standards are to prevent defects, provide continuous improvement, and reduce waste and...
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USW looks for immediate relief in aluminum sector
- Jan 22, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
The president of the Pittsburgh-based United Steelworkers (USW) Intl., Leo W. Gerard, has released a statement after the White House confirmed that it has received the Section 232 report on aluminum from the Department of Commerce. In April 2017 the Department of Commerce initiated an investigation...
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Palmgren’s Bench Surface Grinder suitable for small shops
- Jan 22, 2018
- Finishing
- Product Release
Designed for use in small shops, Palmgren’s 6 by 12 Bench Surface Grinder has many of the same features found on larger units. The grinder’s Meehanite® cast-iron construction helps reduce vibrations while maintaining rigidity and accuracy. Its precision steel balls produce an extremely smooth...
MITUSA seam welding unit employs linear rails with bearing blocks
- Jan 22, 2018
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Product Release
MITUSA Inc. has introduced a seam welding unit that uses linear rails with bearing blocks to move as the seam is made on the tube or pipe. According to the company, this design gives the track a strong hold and allows free travel of the carriage. This additional strength contributes to more...
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Plasan North America names VP of business development and program management
- Jan 22, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
Plasan North America, Grand Rapids, Mich., a provider of military armor for tactical and combat vehicles, naval armor, safety components, and metal fabrication capabilities, has hired Colonel John Cavedo Jr. (retired), as vice president of business development and program management. During his...
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Volkswagen Group of America joins LIFT for automotive lightweighting research
- Jan 22, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (VWGoA) has officially joined the LIFT (Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow) institute as a Silver Member to advance the group’s research into lightweight metals for reducing the weight of future vehicles. VWGoA—which comprises Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley,...
- From The Fabricator
Meritor realigns operating segments
- Jan 22, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
Meritor Inc., a Troy, Mich.-based supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, and aftermarket systems for commercial vehicle and industrial markets, has realigned its operating segments to drive its long-term strategic objectives while assigning new staff responsibilities. Joseph Plomin has been...
- From The Fabricator
ORBIS opens dunnage design, prototyping center in South Carolina
- Jan 22, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
ORBIS® Corp., Oconomowoc, Wis., a provider of reusable packaging, has opened a 7,700-sq.-ft. dunnage design and prototyping center in Spartanburg, S.C. The facility fabricates ORBIShield® protective packaging for automotive parts. The dunnage can be integrated with reusable packaging, such as...
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Behringer LPS-T vertical plate saw features optional NC measuring device
- Jan 22, 2018
- Sawing
- Product Release
The new compact, heavy-duty LPS-T plate saw with vertical band saw blade is available from Behringer. It comes with a linear guided material table with a support surface that provides a cutting capacity of 50 in. long, 24.4 in. wide, and 24 in. high. T-slots in the table enable flexible positioning...
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IVEC Systems announces staff additions
- Jan 22, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
Muskego, Wis.-based IVEC® Systems LLC, a manufacturer of control systems, dust collection equipment, gates, sensors, and ancillary components for air filtration, has announced the appointment of two new staff members. Zach Kieser, a graduate of Milwaukee School of Engineering, has joined the...
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IRMCO adds sales engineer
- Jan 22, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
IRMCO, an Evanston, Ill.-based manufacturer of oil-free lubricants for metal stamping, forming, and tube bending, has appointed Mark Blankenbeker as sales engineer for the central Midwest region. Blankenbeker has more than 25 years of industrial sales experience and specializes in process...
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