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Dallas Industries appoints new plant manager
- May 1, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Dallas Industries, Troy, Mich., a manufacturer of coil handling and press feeding equipment and controls for the stamping industry, has appointed Warren Hawley as plant manager. Hawley has over 25 years of experience in the industry. He previously worked for the company in the late...
- From The Fabricator
Data logger withstands oven cure environment
- May 1, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Fluke® Process Instruments has introduced the newest-generation DATAPAQ® EasyTrack®3 system for profiling oven cure of painted and powder-coated products. The data logger is equipped with a rugged, light polycarbonate casing that withstands harsh treatment and heat up to 212 degrees F without...
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Coaching continuous improvement
- By Jeff Sipes
- May 1, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
Coaching is an integral part of any lean transformation. It happens everywhere, from the top floor to the shop floor. In fact, how well people coach often determines how successful and sustainable the lean transformation will be.
- From The Fabricator
The basics of metal surface finishes
- By Jeff Kwasny
- May 1, 2017
- Finishing
- Article
The desired finish of a job depends on the product application, material, and type of finish your customer requires. These tips will help you deliver just what the customer expects in terms of a surface finish.
- From The Welder
GTAW/SMAW units offer expanded weld output
- May 1, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Product Release
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced two GTAW/SMAW welding power sources that deliver up to 800 amps for applications such as pipe and tube fabrication, precision fabrication, pressure vessel fabrication, and exotic material fabrication. The Dynasty® 800 is AC/DC GTAW- and SMAW-capable, rated...
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Diversity in metal manufacturing drives growth at Valley Fab
- By Tim Heston
- May 1, 2017
- Machining
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Valley Fab Corp. has built a sustainable business based on diversity. Diverse metal manufacturing technologies, including both fabrication and machining, serve diverse customers.
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Grinding tool basics: Finish it right
- By Lucas Bryk
- Apr 28, 2017
- Finishing
- Article
Industrial material removal applications are extremely challenging, so combining productivity with safety is paramount. To that end, fabricators should take steps to select the right grinding tool for the job and learn how to operate and maintain it correctly.
- From The Fabricator
Davi delivers plate roll to Technip
- Apr 28, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Davi has installed a plate roll machine at India-based Technip.
The variable-axis machine handles material 10 ft. by 3 in. for the construction of offshore platforms and components for the petrochemical industry.
- From The Welder
Lincoln Electric signs definitive agreement to acquire Air Liquide Welding
- Apr 28, 2017
- Arc Welding
- News Release
Cleveland-based Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Air Liquide to acquire its Air Liquide Welding subsidiary. Lincoln Electric reports that this acquisition will add to its global specialty consumables portfolio and extend its channel reach for equipment...
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabrication meets The Big Easy
- By Tim Heston
- Apr 28, 2017
- Shop Management
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Fab shop leaders take a participatory approach to shop management. To do this successfully requires both a broad view and a narrower operational focus. The FMA Annual Meeting in New Orleans gave attendees both.
- From The Fabricator
A tip sheet for quality plasma-cut edges
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 28, 2017
- Plasma Cutting
- Article
If a fabricator isn't getting a squared edge during plasma cutting, changes need to be made to the mechanized table's operation. This guide can help fine-tune the equipment's operation.
- From The Fabricator
Fuserashi Intl. Technology increases workforce by 37 percent
- Apr 27, 2017
- Assembly and Joining
- News Release
Automotive parts manufacturer Fuserashi Intl. Technology (F.I.T. Inc.) has announced it increased its workforce by 37 percent in 2016, adding 27 new associates. The Valley City, Ohio, company is the first international subsidiary of Fuserashi Co. Ltd., a Japanese manufacturer of hot- and...
- From The Fabricator
Hornet Cutting Systems hires regional sales manager
- Apr 27, 2017
- Oxyfuel Cutting
- News Release
Hornet Cutting Systems, a manufacturer of CNC plasma, oxyfuel, and waterjet cutting machines in Valley Center, Kan., has named Steve Goforth as regional sales manager serving the western U.S. He has more than two decades of experience in professional sales and corporate training. Goforth worked...
- From The Fabricator
Carver Machine Works launches new website
- Apr 27, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Carver Machine Works, Washington, N.C., has launched a new website at www.cmwglobal.com. It includes an in-depth view of the company’s services, the industries it serves, and the capability to build an RFQ. The firm offers equipment refurbishment, reverse engineering and design validation for...
- From The Fabricator
Braidy Industries to build autobody sheet, aerospace plate aluminum rolling mill
- Apr 27, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Braidy Industries Inc., in partnership with the state of Kentucky and the Ashland Alliance, will construct the nation’s first greenfield aluminum rolling mill in more than three decades. The $1.3 billion rolling mill will produce autobody sheet aluminum and plate and ultrahigh-strength alloys for...
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