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- From The Welder
Praesidian Capital exits $8.5 million investment in Arc Machines
- Jan 10, 2017
- Arc Welding
- News Release
New York-based Praesidian Capital, a provider of senior and subordinated capital for small and midsized businesses, has exited its $8.5 million investment in Arc Machines Inc., a Pacoima, Calif., manufacturer of automated orbital welding equipment. The investment was made initially to support a...
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Brochure highlights cutting, welding equipment capabilities
- Jan 10, 2017
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
Amada Miyachi America has published a brochure highlighting its eight manufacturing technologies, including cutting, welding, marking, sealing, and bonding, focusing on equipment capabilities and typical applications. The literature details how the company’s applications laboratory experts employ...
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A check list for a plasma cutting table retrofit
- By Chris Kuzma
- Jan 10, 2017
- Plasma Cutting
- Article
When considering a retrofit to an older plasma cutting table, a fabricator needs to consider equipment location, state of table components, the types of shielding gases and consumables that might be needed with a technology upgrade, and any possible training that may be needed.
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Application provides real-time production data via cellphones, tablets
- Jan 10, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
AP&T has introduced Smart Device Connection, an application that makes data from the production line’s control system available in real time in cellphones and other connected devices, giving the user full control over the production process. The unit uses the same user interface (LOGOS) as the...
- From The Fabricator
GE Additive Education Program accepting applications from schools for 3-D printers
- Jan 9, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Cincinnati-based GE is accepting applications from schools for the GE Additive Education Program (AEP). The company will invest $10 million over the next five years in two educational programs to develop pipelines of future talent in additive manufacturing. Enabling educational institutions to...
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Contour bevel machine handles material up to 153 ft. long
- Jan 9, 2017
- Oxyfuel Cutting
- Product Release
Controlled Automation has introduced the isoMAX contour bevel machine, suitable for plate up to 23 ft. wide and 153 ft. long.
The machine is equipped with up to two Orbital™ contour bevel plasma stations and up to four oxyfuel torches.
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One Equity Partners acquires Anvil Intl.
- Jan 9, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Middle-market private equity firm One Equity Partners, with offices in New York and Chicago, has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Anvil Intl., an Exeter, N.H.-based manufacturer of pipe fittings and system components, from Mueller Water Products. Anvil sells Anvil, Beck,...
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AT&F upgrades Wisconsin facility
- Jan 9, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
AT&F has announced recent upgrades to its Manitowoc, Wis., facility, including a new plasma and oxyfuel cutting table with a 5-axis beveling head and improvements to a large-capacity boring bar. In addition to the equipment upgrades, the firm has added a certified weld inspector. The new cutting...
- From The Fabricator
OSHA issues final rule to lower beryllium levels
- Jan 9, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
A new rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) dramatically lowers workplace exposure to beryllium, a material that can cause lung diseases. The new beryllium standards for general industry, construction, and shipyards will require...
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Fiber laser cutting system features carbon fiber carriage, synthetic granite frame
- Jan 9, 2017
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
Prima Power offers the Laser Genius 2-D fiber laser cutting system. High-dynamic linear motors help ensure a 15 percent increase in productivity compared with conventional drive systems, states the company. It has a variety of automation modules, and CNC proprietary management increases accuracy in...
HGG appoints Gulf states regional manager
- Jan 9, 2017
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
HGG Profiling Equipment, a subsidiary of HGG in Medina, Ohio, has appointed David Harris to manage customer sales and service in New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. HGG is a supplier of pipe cutting machines, robotic profile cutting lines, and associated...
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Piab acquires Vaculex
- Jan 9, 2017
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Taby, Sweden-based Piab, with U.S. offices in Hingham, Mass., has acquired Sweden-based Vaculex, a manufacturer of lifting equipment based on vacuum technology. Piab manufactures vacuum pumps, vacuum accessories, vacuum conveyors, and suction cups for a variety of automated material handling and...
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Emuge introduces tool reconditioning in Massachusetts facility
- Jan 9, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Emuge Corp. has introduced tool grinding and reconditioning services based out of its West Boylston, Mass., headquarters for U.S. and Canadian customers. The facility is equipped with CNC grinding machines and inspection equipment for reconditioning of the company’s taps, drills, and end mills,...
Automatic sawing machine handles tube up to 4 in. dia.
- Jan 9, 2017
- Sawing
- Product Release
BLM Group USA has introduced the CM602 automatic CNC sawing machine. It can handle tube and bar up to 4 in. dia. depending on the material, achieving blade speeds up to 5,000 RPM. The saw is suitable for cutting short and medium-length steel, copper, brass, and aluminum tubes, as well as solid bars...
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Gatto Industrial Platers adds zinc-nickel plating line
- Jan 9, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Chicago-based Gatto Industrial Platers Inc., a provider of zinc and zinc-nickel plating and aluminum chromating for the automotive, agricultural, electrical, and railroad industries, has installed a new, larger zinc-nickel plating line. The line enables the company to plate both large parts and...
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