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Engineering guide serves as resource for cold-formed steel framing projects
- Jul 10, 2017
- Shop Management
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BuildSteel, an alliance of steel and construction industry organizations, has released “Cold-Formed Steel Framing: Engineering the Details of Your Next Project,” an e-book exploring several technical aspects of designing and engineering cold-formed steel framing for successful projects. The...
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Bending force calculator developed into mobile app
- Jul 7, 2017
- Bending and Forming
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Pacific Press Technologies, in partnership with students from the University of Southern Indiana’s Romain College of Business, has developed a bending force calculator mobile app. The app is available for download for Android™ devices through the Google Play™ store, with the possibility of...
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Okuma to host Summer Showcase July 19-20
- Jul 7, 2017
- Machining
- News Release
CNC machine tool manufacturer Okuma America Corp. will host a Summer Showcase July 19-20 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its headquarters in Charlotte, N.C. Participants will learn about the benefits of implementing CNC technologies and will view cutting demonstrations on more than 20 machine tools....
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Compact industrial grinders, sanders offered
- Jul 7, 2017
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Product Release
Fuji Air Tools has introduced a series of compact angle grinders and sanders and a cutter for metalworking applications. The FA-45 series offers an improved power-to-weight ratio and a lower-profile head than previous models, making these tools suitable for deburring, weld bead removal, and basic...
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IRCO sells welding automation lines to Niagara Energy Products
- Jul 6, 2017
- Arc Welding
- News Release
IRCO Automation, Burlington, Ont., has sold two welding automation lines to Niagara Energy Products (NEP), Niagara Falls, Ont., a manufacturer of components for the energy, construction, and petrochemical industries. The lines will be used initially to weld nuclear storage containers measuring up...
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Automatic Feed Co. names service team manager
- Jul 6, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Automatic Feed Co., a designer and manufacturer of coil handling and press feeding automation systems, has promoted Daniel Helberg to service team manager.
He joined the company in 1980 and worked in the assembly area for 15 years before joining the service coordination team.
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IFTA warns against restrictions on imports of primary aluminum
- Jul 6, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
The International Fair Trade Alliance (IFTA), Wauconda, Ill., has announced that it opposes tariffs or other restrictions on the import of primary aluminum into the U.S. Instead, IFTA calls on the Trump administration to curb directly illegal imports of Chinese semifabricated aluminum products. The...
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Vertical drop lifter helps ensure level, accurate positioning
- Jul 6, 2017
- Materials Handling
- Product Release
Handling Specialty has designed a mast-style belt lift to transfer an automotive chassis from a fixed-height conveyor to another fixed-height conveyor system to continue its path through the factory. Designed with redundant safety systems and multiple belts, the unit was engineered to reduce...
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Camfil names executive VP of Air Pollution Control global unit
- Jul 6, 2017
- Safety
- News Release
Camfil, a Jonesboro, Ark.-based manufacturer of air filtration, dust, mist, and fume collection equipment, has appointed Alain Bérard to the position of group executive vice president in charge of the Air Pollution Control (APC) global business unit. Bérard has been with Camfil for 21 years in...
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Northern Steel Castings idles production at two Wisconsin plants
- Jul 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Northern Steel Castings has announced it will idle production at its two steel casting facilities in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
According to the company, the business never fully recovered after a fire on Dec. 12, 2016, that did significant damage to one of the foundries.
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Walter Surface Technologies announces staff promotions
- Jul 6, 2017
- Finishing
- News Release
Windsor, Conn.-based Walter Surface Technologies, a provider of abrasives, power tools, tooling, industrial parts washing systems, cleaners, degreasers, and lubricants, has promoted three of its directors. Philip Tanious has been appointed to vice president of operations. He oversees inventory,...
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Samsung to open appliance manufacturing facility in South Carolina
- Jul 6, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Samsung has announced plans to open a $380 million manufacturing facility in Newberry County, S.C. The plant, which will manufacture home appliances, will create 950 jobs in the next three years.
The facility is expected to be operational in early 2018.
3-D CAD system made for pipeline design
- Jul 6, 2017
- Manufacturing Software
- Product Release
CAD Partner has introduced a Smap3D Plant Design Studio. The 3-D CAD system, suitable for small companies and offices without a CAD program that are seeking a pipeline design program, simplifies and partly automates pipeline planning. The basic system includes a CAD program with an integrated...
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Die Science: 6 questions to answer to achieve successful deep drawing (Part II)
- By Art Hedrick
- Jul 6, 2017
- Bending and Forming
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4. What is the Limiting Draw Ratio? The limiting draw ratio (LDR) is the relationship between the edge of the draw punch and the edge of the blank, or the ratio of the maximum blank diameter that can safely be drawn into a cup. To understand this concept better, consider how an axial...
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