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How an ambient dust, fume collection system works
- By Jeremiah Wann
- Oct 30, 2017
- Safety
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If a welder isn’t working under a fume extractor arm or a larger fume extraction hood, don’t worry. The shop may have an ambient air system that collects the fumes and dust and filters the air before returning it to the shop.
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- By Vicki Bell
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Will you be attending/exhibiting at FABTECH 2017? Here are some observations from an editor who is making her 18th visit this year.
Pipe fit-up clamp aligns round tubes for tack welding
- Oct 30, 2017
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Product Release
Strong Hand Tools® has introduced a compact, portable pipe clamp for fitting up round pipes for tack welding in a butt-welding application. The user locates a round pipe by placing it on the fixed bottom mounting bracket, aligns the pipe by sliding the clamp arm down to contact the pipe, and then...
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Nucor Steel Memphis receives platinum supplier certification from Caterpillar
- Oct 30, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Nucor Corp., Charlotte, N.C., has announced that its Nucor Steel Memphis Inc. division has been certified by Caterpillar Inc. at the platinum level through its Supplier Quality Excellence Process. Nucor Steel Memphis has supplied Caterpillar with engineered long bar in carbon and alloy grades since...
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Stronger leg structure added to job site tables
- Oct 30, 2017
- Sawing
- Product Release
The TigerStop SawGear automatic lineal cutting system has added a more robust leg structure to its optional job site tables. The new table legs provide more stability, branching in two directions from a direct connection point to the table. The tables come in three different lengths to accommodate...
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J. J. Keller & Associates presents 2017 Safety Professional of the Year Award
- Oct 30, 2017
- Safety
- News Release
Neenah, Wis.-based J. J. Keller & Associates Inc., a provider of regulatory, safety, and compliance training, consulting, and products, has presented the 2017 Safety Professional of the Year Award to Jean Ndana, environmental, health and safety manager for ZF Chassis Components LLC. of Lapeer,...
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Safety glasses feature antifog smoke lens
- Oct 30, 2017
- Safety
- Product Release
Galeton has introduced the #13201 Spike safety glasses with antifog smoke lenses. The wraparound glasses offer side protection; multiposition-adjustable, rubberized temple arms; and a soft rubber nosepiece. The antifog, antiscratch lenses help improve viewing in humid conditions. They filter 99.9...
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LIA appoints executive director
- Oct 30, 2017
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Laser Institute of America, Orlando, Fla., has announced the appointment of Dr. Nathaniel Quick, founder of AppliCote Associates LLC and former LIA president, as its new executive director. Quick succeeds Peter Baker, who served as executive director for 28 years and retired in May. Quick earned...
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CMC acquires substantially all the assets of MMFX Technologies
- Oct 30, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Commercial Metals Co., Irving, Texas, has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CMC Steel Fabricators Inc., has acquired substantially all the assets of MMFX Technologies Corp., a provider of proprietary specialty steel products. Irvine, Calif.-based MMFX’s products include its ChrōmX line...
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Shimco redesigns website
- Oct 30, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Cambridge, Ont.-based Shimco, a manufacturer of precision parts and gap-management systems, has launched a newly designed corporate website at www.shimco.com. The website features a platform with improved navigation, allowing visitors to find the product or service they need and learn more about...
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Dust collector offers plug-and-play operation
- Oct 30, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Donaldson® Co. Inc. has introduced the Packaged Downflo Evolution (DFEP) dust collector for protecting employees and property from dust hazards. The filtration system is available in four- and six-cartridge models. The filtration technology in the plug-and-play system features horizontal cartridge...
Rattunde names director of business development
- Oct 30, 2017
- Tube and Pipe Production
- News Release
Rattunde Corp., a manufacturer of tube and bar processing machinery in Caledonia, Mich., has appointed Jon Hisey as director of business development for North American operations. Hisey, who attended Michigan State University, worked most recently as national sales manager and general manager for...
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Fully automatic fly cutting for lasers added to nesting software
- Oct 30, 2017
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
Jetcam has developed Jet-Cut fully automatic fly cutting for lasers as part of the v20 release of its Expert nesting and automation software. It includes new path optimization algorithms and several new anticrash options. It also includes automatic generation of rounded tangential positioning...
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Laser cutting, no gas delivery trucks required
- By Tim Heston
- Oct 30, 2017
- Laser Cutting
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Nitrogen generation has become more established in laser cutting circles. The latest technology can adapt to the highly variable needs of the custom fabricator.
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Wila USA names Southwest business development manager
- Oct 27, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Wila USA, Hanover, Md., a supplier of tooling, clamping, and crowning systems for press brakes, has hired Steve Westbrook as business development manager for the Southwest region, which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Westbrook has more than 25 years of experience...
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