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Laboratory Testing hires director of quality assurance
- May 17, 2017
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Laboratory Testing Inc., Hatfield, Pa., has named Jonathan Faia as the director of quality assurance for the material testing, NDT, and calibration lab. He replaces Frank Peszka, who retired at the end of 2016 but continues to work at the company as a quality assurance consultant two days a week....
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Brush tables protect sheet material from scratches
- May 17, 2017
- Shop Management
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RBT offers bed brush tables to help prevent scratches, scuffs, and blemishes on sheet material during fabrication. These issues typically occur on turret press brush table surfaces, workstation and fabrication surfaces, and press brake support bar surfaces and during hardware insertion...
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Everett Industries celebrates 55th anniversary
- May 17, 2017
- Sawing
- News Release
Warren, Ohio-based Everett Industries Inc. marks 55 years in business manufacturing abrasive cutoff saws. Founded in 1962 by Chuck Everett, the company currently employs 28 people, with daily operations run by President Bill Everett. From its 37,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility, the company...
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Monitor scans residue streams for metal
- May 17, 2017
- Materials Handling
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Eriez® offers the Metal Loss Monitor (MLM) for use in materials recovery facilities (MRF) and municipal solid waste (MSW) applications. It continually scans residue streams for metal that has escaped the process and is headed for landfill disposal. The monitor typically is positioned on the final...
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Understanding the connection: Welding equipment and filler metals
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- May 17, 2017
- Arc Welding
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Answering three questions can help you avoid problems that negatively affect weld quality and create costly rework. If you need help answering them, don’t hesitate to ask.
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Dana named Innovation Supplier of the Year by FCA
- May 16, 2017
- Shop Management
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Dana Inc., Maumee, Ohio, has been honored by FCA US LLC as the 2017 Innovation Supplier of the Year for North America. The award recognizes extraordinary commitment to innovation, quality, warranty, cost, delivery, and the foundational principles of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. Dana was...
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Sandvik launches self-service customer e-commerce system
- May 16, 2017
- Metals/Materials
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Sandvik Materials Technology, a developer and manufacturer of products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys, has launched an online e-commerce system, through which existing customers in the U.S. can check their orders. The new system allows users to browse the company’s stock of...
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Water-based rust preventive forms clear, dry film
- May 16, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Cortec® Corp. has developed EcoCorr™ water-based rust preventive that offers corrosion protection while reducing carbon footprint. Powered by Nano VpCI®, the product serves as an alternative to oil-based rust preventives for temporary indoor protection of equipment and components. When applied...
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Cortec to expand Minnesota film extrusion facility
- May 16, 2017
- Shop Management
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Cortec® Corp. has announced plans to expand its vapor phase, corrosion-inhibiting (VpCI®) film extrusion facility in Cambridge, Minn. Cortec Advanced Films (CAF) manufactures the recyclable films, which are used to protect metal parts and equipment from corrosion during storage and shipping. The...
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Orbitform forges business alliance with AKH
- May 16, 2017
- Assembly and Joining
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Orbitform of Jackson, Mich., and AKH Inc., Danville, Ind., have entered into a business alliance. Orbitform has agreed to produce its FSPR assembly machines to use the AKH FAS-NER system of flush, self-piercing riveting. The rivets, which can be prepainted, join dissimilar metals with multiple...
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Wyoming Machine president receives national STEP Award
- May 16, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Wyoming Machine, Stacy, Minn., has announced that Lori Tapani, co-president, has accepted the national STEP Award in Washington, D.C., for her contributions to the manufacturing industry. The Manufacturing Institute launched the STEP (science, technology, engineering, and production) Ahead...
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PMA appoints president
- May 16, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), Cleveland, has named Roy Hardy as president. He succeeds Bill Gaskin, who is retiring after 40 years with the association, including the last 17 years as president. Hardy previously served for eight years as president of the Forging Industry...
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Dallas Industries delivers feed lines to Lear Seating
- May 16, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Troy, Mich.-based Dallas Industries, a manufacturer of coil handling and press feeding equipment and controls for the stamping industry, has delivered two feed lines to the Lear Seating facility in Arteaga, Mexico. One line is a 36-in.-wide, refurbished conventional line featuring a model DRF-436...
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Fuchs opens $26 million grease plant in Illinois
- May 16, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Fuchs Petrolub SE, a manufacturer of lubricants and related products, has announced the grand opening of a new, $26 million grease manufacturing plant, research laboratory, and warehouse in Harvey, Ill., near Chicago. The 34,000-sq.-ft. factory serves the automotive, heavy-duty truck, construction,...
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Custom machine performs peening of grab bars
- May 16, 2017
- Finishing
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Guyson has completed a custom grab bar peening machine for the commercial restroom industry. The cabinet is equipped with a 100-in. linear actuator with encoder to blast parts up to 105 in. The part enters the cabinet and is rotated at high velocity while four pressure nozzles blast the part to...
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