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Mettler Toledo white paper explains effect of ISO 9001:2015 on weighing processes
- Sep 19, 2017
- Shop Management
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ISO 9001:2015 was released in 2015, and certified organizations must adopt the changes into their own quality management systems by September 2018. A new white paper from Switzerland-based precision instrument manufacturer Mettler Toledo, “ISO 9001:2015 and Weighing,” explains how ISO 9001:2015...
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GNS America to expand in Michigan
- Sep 19, 2017
- Bending and Forming
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Metal stamping company GNS America has announced plans to add 40,000 sq. ft. to its existing facility in Holland, Mich. The $2.8 million expansion is expected to create 30 jobs in the next two years. The company offers metal stamping, hot stamping, welding, assembly, and tool and die designing and...
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MuShield Co. earns AS9100 certification
- Sep 19, 2017
- Shop Management
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MuShield Co., a magnetic shielding and high-precision sheet metal fabrication company in Londonderry, N.H., has achieved AS9100 Revision D certification. The AS9100 standard expands the requirements of the ISO 9001 certification to meet the demands of the aerospace and defense...
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Control protects operators from accidental restart after power interruption
- Sep 19, 2017
- Safety
- Product Release
The Sensing-Saf-Start® motor control from Rockford Systems LLC helps prevent accidental machine startup after a voltage drop or power interruption. In the event of a power interruption, the unit automatically disconnects power to the machine so that when it is restored, the machine will not start...
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Work ethic, welding skill serve as catalysts for success
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- Sep 19, 2017
- Arc Welding
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Kelli Gilliam wears a lot of hats as well as the occasional crown. While life hasn’t always been very easy or kind, she’s been able to rise and overcome thanks to her intense work ethic and her ability to weld. Today, Gilliam is the first craft instructor for welding at the prestigious Huntington Ingalls Apprentice School at its Newport News shipyard.
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Gas tungsten arc welding goes deep
- By Tim Heston
- Sep 19, 2017
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K-TIG, a variant of gas tungsten arc welding, introduces a unique keyhole, high speeds, and deep penetration. Those working with stainless, nickel-based alloys, and other specialty and corrosion-resistant materials have another welding technology to consider.
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Press brake basics: Bending across the hem
- By Steve Benson
- Sep 18, 2017
- Bending and Forming
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How do you calculate the bend functions for parts that involve hems as well as bends across those hems? A hem has a specific elongation factor. Otherwise, you run the calculations and determine the bend lines as you would for any other part.
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Portable inline fluid reclamation machine updated
- Sep 18, 2017
- Shop Management
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Eriez® HydroFlow® has introduced a new version of its SumpDoc™ portable inline fluid reclamation machine. The machine provides complete coolant restoration and rejuvenation treatment of metalworking fluids in the machine tool sump with minimal operator intervention. There is no interruption in...
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Precision ADM receives ISO 13485 medical device manufacturing certification
- Sep 18, 2017
- Shop Management
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Winnipeg, Man.-based metal additive and subtractive manufacturing services company Precision ADM Inc. has received ISO 13485:2016 quality management system certification. This industry standard represents the comprehensive set of requirements for the design and manufacture of medical devices. The...
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P&F acquires Numatx Inc.
- Sep 18, 2017
- Power Tools
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P&F Industries Inc., Melville, N.Y., a manufacturer and importer of air-powered tools and accessories, has announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Hy-Tech Machine Inc., has acquired the assets of Ohio-based Numatx Inc. Numatx manufactures C-Squeezer and Alligator Squeezer lightweight,...
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Kencoa Aerospace acquires Heart of Georgia Metal Crafters
- Sep 18, 2017
- Shop Management
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Kencoa Group LLC, a strategic aerospace holdings company in Atlanta, has acquired Heart of Georgia Metal Crafters LLC (HGMC), an Eastman, Ga.-based Tier 1 supplier of precision machined and sheet metal fabricated components for the aerospace industry. The company, which now conducts business as...
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U.S. DOJ accuses Perfectus Aluminum of illegal Chinese aluminum imports
- Sep 18, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
The Department of Justice has accused Perfectus Aluminum Inc., Ontario, Calif., of illegally importing more than 2.1 million aluminum pallets from China to the U.S. , evading $1.5 billion in tariffs, from 2011 to 2014. The DOJ has alleged that the company is effectively owned and controlled by Liu...
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Michigan students to participate in Manufacturing Day events
- Sep 18, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
More than 400 students from across Oakland County, Mich., will tour some of the largest manufacturing companies in the state as part of Manufacturing DaySM, Oct. 6. As part of the county’s third annual initiative supporting the national program, the students will be able to experience firsthand...
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East Coast Metal Systems opens new fabrication facility
- Sep 18, 2017
- Shop Management
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East Coast Metal Systems Inc. has opened a new, 60,000-sq.-ft. metal fabrication facility in Triadelphia, W.V. The plant doubles the company’s production capacity. The company, a certified MCA Master Contractor, is a full-service fabricator and installer of engineered architectural metal and...
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Shelf system helps increase storage capacity
- Sep 18, 2017
- Shop Management
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The new Lista Shelf Converter® system transforms ordinary shelving into a high-density storage system. Adjustable shelves, drawers, and trays convert existing shelving into customized storage. It is compatible with multiple shelving manufacturers. The storage system features an 18-in.-deep system...
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