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Self-clinching stainless steel flush nuts provide strong threads without protruding
- Oct 18, 2017
- Assembly and Joining
- Product Release
PEMSERT® self-clinching flush nuts from PennEngineering® are suitable for attachment applications in thin metal sheets that require load-bearing threads stronger than tapped holes but must remain flat without any protrusions on either side of the sheet. They can be installed before sheet bending...
High-speed hose-crimping machine accelerates motorsports component manufacturing process
- By Eric Lundin
- Oct 18, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
Fluid transfer systems manufacturer Goodridge, a manufacturer of aftermarket hose, fittings, brake lines, clutch lines, fuel lines, and oil lines, has built a reputation for producing high-quality parts and it does so quickly. It relies on a Finn-Power crimper, model CC22, for much of this work.
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Metal fabricating in sequence, by color
- By Tim Heston
- Oct 18, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
Six years ago workers at Hillphoenix’s Iowa operation spent 13 weeks getting an order ready to ship to a customer—and they put in a lot of overtime to make it happen. It now takes them less than half the time. The company got there by manufacturing in sequence and focusing on job velocity.
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Actions and reactions: Combustion dangers in metal manufacturing
- By Karen Wear
- Oct 18, 2017
- Safety
- Article
With the upswing in business, shops are likely adding new materials and operations to the shop floor mix. This can increase the potential for a combustion event and add challenges to mitigating strategies. A fab shop owner or manager needs to take the time to review the manufacturing processes, understand the risks posed by the dust and the process, and consider the variety of combustible dust mitigation equipment options available to mitigate those risks.
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M. Davis & Sons acquires Val-Tech
- Oct 17, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Wilmington, Del.-based M. Davis & Sons Inc., a mechanical/electrical contractor and fabricator, has announced the acquisition of Valtech Inc., a manufacturer of power distribution equipment based in Newark, Del. M. Davis will continue the manufacturing and sale of this equipment under the new brand...
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Watlow partners with schools on job skills training, STEM initiatives
- Oct 17, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Watlow®, a designer and manufacturer of complete thermal systems, has received the Made in Missouri Leadership Award from the Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM) in recognition of Watlow’s support of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education, training programs,...
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Fabricators weather impact of recent storms
- By Chris Kuehl
- Oct 17, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
The third quarter Forming and Fabricating Job Shop Consumption Report from the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association reveals that metal fabricators are still doing pretty well even as some bounce back from recent weather events.
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FarWest Fabricators awards $5,000 scholarship to Perry Technical Institute
- Oct 17, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
FarWest Fabricators, Moxee, Wash., has presented a new $5,000 Jeff Carter Scholarship to Perry Technical Institute, Yakima, Wash., to support students pursuing technical training in its welding and machining and precision manufacturing programs. The scholarship is named after the company’s...
Mother tube calculator made for tube producers, product designers
- Oct 17, 2017
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Product Release
JMC Rollmasters Div. of Johnston Mfg. Co. Inc. has developed and published the Amazing Mother Tube Calculator™ for tube and pipe producers and product designers. The online calculator uses mathematical algorithms incorporating gauge thickness and bend ratio data to estimate girth changes caused...
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Franklin Tech receives $495,000 grant for welding, metal fabrication program
- Oct 17, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Franklin County Technical School, Turners Falls, Mass., has received a $495,000 grant through the Massachusetts Skills Capital Grants program to upgrade its welding and metal fabrication program and to integrate it with digital design and robotics. In 2016 the Massachusetts Legislature established...
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The sunny side of energy savings
- By Dan Davis
- Oct 17, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Cres Cor, a manufacturer of commercial warming cabinets and other products for the food service industry, turns to the sun for some of its energy needs.
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Weld inspection system offered
- Oct 17, 2017
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
Servo-Robot offers the Wiki-Scan weld inspection system. It provides information about numerous weld features, from joint preparations and joint fit-ups to weld bead geometry. To inspect a part, the inspector holds the system up to the welded joint and presses the trigger to take measurements and...
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It's time to accelerate the quoting process
- By Brad Stropes, Patrick Medlin, and Robert Farrell Jr.
- Oct 17, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
By leveraging known pricing, run-time, and other production variables through the use of web-based quoting software, a fabricator knows if it had a profitable day, not just hope for it.
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Good engineering, better metal fabrication
- By Tim Heston
- Oct 16, 2017
- Finishing
- Article
Good engineering practice drives everything at Royal Welding & Fabricating, a custom fabricator in California. It can be seen in the design of some of its tanks and vessels, as well as its manufacturing processes on the floor—including grinding and polishing.
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R&D Update: Shear fracture in bending advanced high-strength steel
- Oct 16, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Compared to conventional steels, forming AHSS leads to new challenges, such as shear fracture that may occur during stamping. As shown in Figure 1 , AHSS is more susceptible to shear fracture when the sheet material is stretched and bent simultaneously at sharp die radii. The forming limit curve...
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