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PCI awards 2017-18 scholarships
- Sep 11, 2017
- Finishing
- News Release
The Powder Coating Institute (PCI), Taylor Mill, Ky., has awarded its 2017-18 scholarships to worthy students who are pursuing studies in powder coating technology. The criteria for the annual awards include relevance to powder coating technology, comprehensiveness of the university program, future...
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Webinar to explore thermal analysis for materials characterization
- Sep 11, 2017
- Testing and Measuring
- News Release
Precision instruments manufacturer Mettler Toledo, Greifensee, Switzerland, will present a free, live webinar, “All About Thermal Analysis,” on Sept. 28, 2017. The English-language presentation will showcase thermal analysis as a useful technique for characterizing a variety of materials to...
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Waukesha Metal Products to celebrate National Manufacturing Day
- Sep 11, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Oct. 6 marks the 6th annual national Manufacturing Day and kicks off Manufacturing Month, a statewide initiative to increase awareness of manufacturing in Wisconsin. Waukesha Metal Products will once again open its doors to students, educators, elected officials, and community members to provide a...
Induction heating system preheats steel tubes to 1,650 degrees in seconds
- Sep 11, 2017
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Product Release
UltraFlex Power Technologies offers the HS-8 induction heating system, which preheats steel tubes of various diameters and thicknesses to 1,650 degrees F within less than 30 sec. The system comprises an induction power supply and a custom-designed inductor (coil). Each steel tube is inserted into...
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‘As ready as ready can be’
- By Vicki Bell
- Sep 11, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
As the second catastrophic hurricane of the 2017 season leaves a wide path of destruction, it’s important—no matter where you are—to examine your emergency preparedness plan, both for home and business. South Florida-based Fusion Metalworks was as ready as it could be.
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Swing shear offers smooth operation, reduced maintenance
- Sep 11, 2017
- Shearing
- Product Release
Coe Press Equipment has announced the availability of its new oscillating servo shear. According to the company, the shear is designed to reduce maintenance and provide energy savings and noise reduction compared to hydraulic shears. Smooth operation allows the shear to cut rectangular and...
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A fabricator's take on a combination machine
- By Dan Davis
- Sep 11, 2017
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Article
P&A Metal Fab Inc., Clackamas, Ore., has the right mix of jobs that made the acquisition of a new laser/punching combination machine a no-brainer. The addition of a flexible material storage and delivery system and a loading and stacking robot has made the purchase look even smarter.
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Hardness tests measure indentation resistance, not sheet steel formability
- By Daniel J. Schaeffler
- Sep 11, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Hardness testing is appropriate for use with tool and die components, where resistance to indentation can help judge one of the potential component failure modes. In sheet metals, the failure condition is usually the beginning of a neck (also called a smile) generated in tensile conditions. When stamped sheet metal fails, it is usually unrelated to the degree to which it can handle a hard ball pressing into it.
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Evaluating dry film lubricants for automotive applications Part I
- Sep 9, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
In recent studies, dry-film lubricants have been shown to give better lubrication conditions compared to oil-based liquid lubricants. This factor, as well as savings in the amount of lubricant used, has helped increase the use of dry-film lubricants in the automotive industry for forming of aluminum and high-strength steel stamped parts.
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ITA to host Fundamentals of Titanium Metallurgy Workshop
- Sep 8, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
The International Titanium Association (ITA), Eastlake, Colo., will host the Fundamentals of Titanium Metallurgy Workshop on Oct. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Hollywood, Fla. The workshop will provide attendees with detailed information on the types, uses, and properties of common titanium...
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Schuler welcomes German federal minister of economics
- Sep 8, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Schuler recently welcomed Brigitte Zypries, the German federal minister of economics, to its Göppingen, Germany, location. During her visit, Zypries learned about the production of sheet metal for electromobility. The Smartline SA315S-2.7 press processes sheet from 0.008 to 0.04 in. thick,...
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Linetec production supervisor earns Patriot Award
- Sep 8, 2017
- Finishing
- News Release
The Wisconsin Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense, has presented a Patriot Award to Tom Danen, production supervisor for paint applications at Linetec, a paint and anodize finisher in Wausau, Wis. The award is presented to...
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E-book promotes cold-formed steel for architectural use
- Sep 8, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
BuildSteel has released “How Cold-Formed Steel Solves Design Challenges for Architects,” a complimentary e-book explaining how architects and structural engineers can use cold-formed steel (CFS) framing to solve architectural challenges. The e-book explains how CFS framing can allow for greater...
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Press brake strategies: Bending the right part at the right time in the right way
- By Doug Wood
- Sep 7, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Bending simulation software brings prototyping into the virtual world; uncovers new tooling strategies and bend sequences for better production; and helps fabricators make more parts in less time.
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LAI Intl., AddUp partner to advance U.S. metal additive manufacturing production
- Sep 7, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Contract manufacturer LAI Intl. Inc. and France-based AddUp have formed a partnership to advance industrial production of metal additive manufactured components and materials, including INCONEL® alloy, aluminum, and titanium, in the U.S. The partnership will employ AddUp’s FormUp-350™ dual...
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