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9 myths of accounting in manufacturing
- By Tim Heston
- Jul 14, 2017
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Many managers, particularly those at large manufacturers, rely on financial metrics to make decisions. Problem is, these metrics are often based on traditional cost accounting, which can provide misleading information.
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High-pressure spray gun fits all types of applications
- Jul 13, 2017
- Finishing
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Osborn has introduced the JacksonLea® LeaSpray HP™ spray gun for use with all JacksonLea polishing compounds. It is similar to other powder coating and painting guns but has a design that fits all types of control systems and applications, including hand, automatic, and robotic applications. Its...
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Economic outlook for Q3 forecasts 3.6 percent growth in 2017 equipment, software investment
- Jul 13, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 3.6 percent in 2017, according to the Q3 update to the 2017 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation, Washington, D.C. The foundation revised its 2017 equipment and software...
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Klein Steel named best U.S. steel service center by AMM
- Jul 13, 2017
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Klein Steel Service, Rochester, N.Y., has received recognition as Best Steel Service Center in USA in American Metal Market’s (AMM’s) Steel Excellence Awards. According to AMM, Klein Steel embodies best-in-class practices as measured by global standards. The awards recognize world-class...
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Forget the bridge to Mars; invest in U.S. bridges
- By Dan Davis
- Jul 13, 2017
- Shop Management
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Federal elected officials fall in love with the idea of sending astronauts back to space, but attention is better spent putting metal fabricators to work rebuilding this country's infrastructure.
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Take a stand for free and fair trade
- By Ed Youdell
- Jul 13, 2017
- Shop Management
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As the federal government investigates the threat that imported steel poses to national security interests, U.S. metal fabricators need to realize that their livelihoods may be at risk. FMA President and CEO Ed Youdell warns fabricators that any move to protect the domestic steel industry could result in steel prices at levels that metal fabricators haven’t seen in many years.
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BorgWarner receives multiple quality excellence certifications from Caterpillar
- Jul 13, 2017
- Shop Management
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Two BorgWarner turbocharger manufacturing facilities have achieved recertification under Caterpillar's Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP), which recognizes suppliers that demonstrate their commitment to excellence and drive a zero-defects culture within their organizations. The Ningbo,...
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Amada America Inc. entrusts fiber laser, press brake to Workshops for Warriors
- Jul 13, 2017
- Shop Management
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Amada America, Buena Park, Calif., has entrusted an ENSIS 3015 AJ fiber laser and an HG 8025 press brake to San Diego-based Workshops for Warriors (WFW), a nonprofit school providing veterans, wounded warriors, and transitioning service members free training and nationally recognized industry...
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No-drip atomizing spray nozzle covers 360 degrees
- Jul 13, 2017
- Shop Management
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Exair’s patented 1/4 NPT No Drip internal-mix 360-degree hollow circular pattern atomizing spray nozzle atomizes fluid and sprays away from the nozzle in all directions. This can provide a smooth, even coating on the inside diameter of a pipe or similar ductwork. The nozzle combines liquid and...
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Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Foundation awards $46,000 in scholarships
- Jul 13, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Twenty-six students pursuing careers in manufacturing each earned $1,500 to $2,500 toward their postsecondary studies from Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs® (NBT), The Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. (FMA), Elgin, Ill. For the fall 2017 semester, NBT awarded scholarships...
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Grinding wheel includes vibration-minimizing technology
- Jul 13, 2017
- Cutting and Weld Prep
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Walter Surface Technologies has introduced the Xcavator™ Type 27 depressed-center grinding wheel with Comfort Max™ technology at the hub of the wheel to minimize vibration. According to the company, the technology reduces operating vibrations by up to 15 percent compared to the previous model....
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The lean manufacturing transformation: From chaos to order
- By Jeff Sipes
- Jul 13, 2017
- Shop Management
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Columnist Jeff Sipes tells the story of Ron, president of the fictional Typical Fabrication Co., and the chaos he experienced before the lean transformation and the order that came after.
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Die Science: Splitting or cracking?
- By Art Hedrick
- Jul 13, 2017
- Bending and Forming
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I conduct and attend many technical conferences about die design techniques and metal forming methods. During these conferences, the topic of metal failure almost always comes up. Terms such as splitting , cracking , ripping , tearing , necking , laminations , and elongations often...
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How 80/20 rules metal fabrication
- By Tim Heston
- Jul 13, 2017
- Shop Management
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The 80/20 rule helps fabricators focus on the impactful 20 percent of their business. Like anything else in high-product-mix manufacturing, implementing 80/20 isn’t always straightforward. But when it’s working, trust and enjoyment abound among both co-workers and customers.
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SET Enterprises CEO named to 2017 Men of Excellence list
- Jul 12, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Metals processor SET Enterprises Inc., an Asaba Group Holdings Company in Warren, Mich., has announced that CEO/President Victor Edozien has been named by the Michigan Chronicle to its 2017 list of Men of Excellence. The list recognizes African-American men who inspire others through vision,...
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