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Chemetall aerospace specialist to speak about metalworking fluids at Eastec May 18
- May 5, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Chemetall North America, New Providence, N.J., a surface treatment supplier and a global business unit of BASF's Coatings division, has announced Brian Hovik, market manager metalworking, will offer a presentation on metalworking fluids on May 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Eastec, held at the Eastern States...
- From The Welder
Time travel: Part I
- By Josh Welton
- May 5, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
The need for speed transcends time. Auto enthusiast, welder, and blogger Josh Welton had an up-close and personal look at the latest attempts at reaching new land speed records and the correlation between the Bloodhound and the Beast of Turin. Here’s the first installment in this riveting two-part story.
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PPG earns Metal of Honor supplier recognition from Metal Roofing magazine
- May 5, 2017
- Finishing
- News Release
Pittsburgh-based PPG, a manufacturer of DURANAR® liquid and powder fluoropolymer coatings for metal roof applications, has been named a Metal of Honor winner by Metal Roofing magazine after readers selected the coatings company as one of the top industry suppliers of 2016. In an annual survey of...
- From The Fabricator
Fabricator by trade, artist by accident
- By Eric Lundin
- May 5, 2017
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
California is well-known for all it has to offer, which is much more than sun, sand, surf, and Hollywood. In many ways, the state is a leader—it has first-class universities, enviable careers in Silicon Valley, well-known metropolitan areas, and millions of acres of stunning natural beauty....
- From The Fabricator
Who is the face of manufacturing?
- By Dan Davis
- May 5, 2017
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
While some people want wacky reality stars and garage mechanics to be the face in charge of improving manufacturing's profile in the U.S., they are better off realizing that the real stars of manufacturing are the folks making parts every day.
- From The Fabricator
Alliance Machine and Engraving moves to new facility
- May 5, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Alliance Machine and Engraving LLC, part of the Bradbury Group of companies, has moved into a new facility in Ashland, Va. The facility offers a larger footprint, improved plant layout, better lighting, additional storage, and a more efficient material flow than the company’s previous location....
- From The Fabricator
Technology Spotlight: A new take on forming with fluids
- By Dan Davis
- May 5, 2017
- Hydroforming
- Article
If you know anything about hydroforming, you know that a bladder is necessary. Well, that bladder can prove troublesome in some metal forming applications. A new metal forming technology that uses water but does not require a bladder gives manufacturers something to think about as they seek to form intricate metal parts.
- From The Fabricator
Technology Spotlight: Removing rubies and sapphires from the waterjet mix
- By Dan Davis
- May 5, 2017
- Waterjet Cutting
- Article
Diamond Technology Innovations (DTI) has developed a reputation over the years as reliable supplier of waterjet orifices. It has worked hard in convincing fabricators and manufacturers that the higher price tag for diamond orifices is worth it because they last longer and deliver more consistent waterjet stream performance than much cheaper rubies and sapphires. Some companies balk at the price of diamonds, however. DTI hopes to entice those cost-conscious companies with the debut of its new tetraCORE™ product.
- From The Fabricator
UV-A inspection lamp withstands dust, water intrusion
- May 5, 2017
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
Spectronics Corp. has released the uVision™ 365, a new series of UV-A LED lamps for NDT. Its IP65 rating indicates the unit can be fully covered in dust without intrusion and is protected against jets of water from all directions. The lamp has three UV-A LEDs for fluorescent detection and one...
- From The Fabricator
Roller table motor withstands extreme conditions
- May 4, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
The new Simotics DP roller table motor from Siemens offers a power/torque increase of about 25 percent compared to the previous series. The torsionally resistant ring rib enclosure and bearing plates, made of spheroidal graphite cast iron, are designed for use under harsh mechanical ambient...
- From The Fabricator
Ritter Technology acquires Fluid Systems Eng.
- May 4, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Ritter Technology LLC, Zelienople, Pa., a provider and distributor of industrial motion and control products, has acquired the business of Fluid Systems Eng., Clinton Township, Mich., a hydraulic and pneumatic fabrication and distribution company that serves principally the Michigan marketplace....
- From The Fabricator
Machine tools market to grow at CAGR of more than 4 percent through 2021
- May 4, 2017
- Machining
- News Release
According to the latest market study released by London-based Technavio, the machine tools market in the U.S. is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 4 percent in the next four years. This research report, titled “Machine Tools Market in the U.S. 2017-2021,” provides an in-depth analysis of...
- From The Fabricator
Operation Next arms departing service members with manufacturing job skills
- May 4, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT), a Manufacturing USA national innovation institute, in partnership with the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Amatrol, and the Gene Haas Foundation, has announced the launch of Operation Next, a new initiative for equipping military veterans...
- From The Fabricator
Yale names 2016 Dealer of Excellence Award winners
- May 4, 2017
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Lift truck manufacturer Yale Materials Handling Corp., Greenville, N.C., has announced the recipients of its 23rd annual Dealer of Excellence Awards. Recognized dealers must meet a set of constantly updated performance criteria to ensure alignment with evolving customer expectations and industry...
- From The Fabricator
SHRM LINE: Manufacturing, service sector hiring rates to increase in May compared with a year ago
- May 4, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
In May 2017, employment will grow at 62.4 percent of manufacturing firms and decline at 6.8 percent. The resulting net increasing index of 55.6 (62.4 - 6.8) suggests faster employment growth in manufacturing than in May 2016 (48.1). In May 2017, employment levels will grow at 57.0 percent of...
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