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Maysteel Industries acquires Damac Products
- Dec 18, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Maysteel Industries LLC, Allenton, Wis., a manufacturer of OEM sheet metal enclosures, electrical cabinets, and metal fabricated assemblies, has acquired Damac Products LLC.
Located in La Mirada, Calif., Damac Products is a producer of custom data center infrastructure equipment.
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Hobart FabCOR Edge metal-cored wire reduces cleanup time
- Dec 18, 2017
- Consumables
- Product Release
FabCOR® Edge™ metal-cored wire from Hobart has virtually no silicon deposits at weld bead toe lines, which helps reduce the time spent on cleanup and minimizes the risk of inclusions. Its gap-bridging capabilities and wetting characteristics help minimize burn-through, reduce part rejection, and...
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Collaborative robotics in metal fabrication: Automate the boring
- By Tim Heston
- Dec 15, 2017
- Automation and Robotics
- Blog Post
Automation now can take on unskilled and semiskilled work, even in low-volume environments.
- From The Welder
Welding in Iraq—A learning experience
- By Josh Welton
- Dec 15, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Needing to “reset” following a series of serious setbacks, Josh Welton took advantage of an out-of-country work experience that was a real eye-opener. Toiling under the hot sun in the summertime in Iraq, he got back into stick welding, learned a lot about repair work in general, and vowed that he never again would compare Detroit to Iraq.
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MIE Solutions SolidWorks CAD Converter for MIE Trak Pro imports engineering data automatically
- Dec 15, 2017
- Manufacturing Software
- Product Release
MIE Solutions has released the SolidWorks® CAD Converter, which converts 3-D model files and imports all purchased and manufactured components into MIE Trak Pro. It runs natively inside of MIE Trak Pro, so CAD data can be imported directly without a SolidWorks license. The converter helps reduce...
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Lindberg/MPH ships hot stamping furnace to an automotive supplier
- Dec 15, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Riverside, Mich.-based Lindberg/MPH has shipped an electrically heated hot stamping furnace to an automotive supplier. This multiple-chamber furnace system will be used to preheat steel blanks to be used for hot stamping structural automotive components. The use of multiple independent chambers...
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Robotic welding – a thing of beauty
- By Chris Anderson
- Dec 15, 2017
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
A weld’s strength and durability are paramount. Cosmetics also are important, particularly on consumer products and many other visible welds. The ripple bead effect of GTAW often is preferred. Advancements in robotic welding have made it possible to achieve the GTAW look with the GMAW process, particularly on aluminum.
- From The Fabricator
Centria names VP of sales
- Dec 15, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Centria, a manufacturer of architectural metal wall and roof systems in Moon Township, Pa., has hired Mark Sendar as vice president, sales. He has 20 years of experience in the industry, serving in senior leadership roles in sales, distribution, pricing, and customer care. Sendar comes to the...
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PennEngineering microPEM TackSert pins attach top panels in assemblies
- Dec 15, 2017
- Assembly and Joining
- Product Release
Aluminum and stainless steel microPEM® TackSert® pins from PennEngineering® provide alternatives to microscrews for attaching top panels to base panels or chassis in compact electronic assemblies. They attach top panels of any material to a base or chassis manufactured from common cast metals...
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FABTECH 17 serves up stamping technology (video)
- Dec 14, 2017
- Automation and Robotics
- Blog Post
Stamping press, tooling, automation, materials and material handling, robotics, lubricant, software, finishing and other stamping-related exhibitors abounded. A few of the exhibitors shared an overview of what they were showcasing.
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Siemens receives ASME award for 3D-printed gas turbine blades
- Dec 14, 2017
- Additive Manufacturing
- News Release
Siemens has received a Mechanical Engineering Emerging Technology Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for its technological achievement with the first successfully 3-D-printed and fully tested gas turbine blades. In early 2017 Siemens finished its first full-load engine...
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Global metal/metal manufactured products market to reach $866.6 billion by 2023
- Dec 14, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, "Metal & Metal Manufactured Products Market by Metal Type and Metal Manufactured Products: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2017-2023," the global metal and metal manufactured products market was valued at $710.5...
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Rolleri R1L-450ED/8 and R1F-4000ED/B crimping machines can be customized
- Dec 14, 2017
- Assembly and Joining
- Product Release
Rolleri offers a new line of customizable crimping machines. They are suitable for applications including hydraulic flexible hose connections, pipe connections, fittings, rod crimping, and sockets. Customizations include special dies, crimp force control, grips and holders, cameras, special...
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Cooper Steel expands in Virginia
- Dec 14, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Cooper Steel Fabricators Inc., Nashville, has opened Cooper Steel of Virginia in Monroe, Va. The new facility is the fourth expansion of the steel fabrication and contracting firm.
The plant employs 30 people, and the company expects to hire 24 more employees in 2018.
- From The Welder
Coldwater Machine builds laser welding line for powertrain components
- Dec 14, 2017
- Laser Welding
- News Release
Coldwater Machine Co., Coldwater, Ohio, has manufactured and delivered an automated laser welding line, developed for the production of differentials and ring gears. The machine features a palletized conveyor system to transfer parts through the cell using RFID traceability throughout the assembly...
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