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Robotically welding a part made sense for Tommy Gate Co./Woodbine Manufacturing, Woodbine, Iowa, so they then made plenty of cents available to invest in a robotic welding cell from Genesis Systems.
By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief - The FABRICATOR®, 6/17/08
 This article has been viewed: 121 times.  Printed: 14 times
Fabricators frequently react to the idea of automation with powerful objections, many of which are based on information that is obsolete, incomplete, or simply incorrect. The reality is that automated systems can increase quality, profitability, and production rates; reduce costs and setup times; im...
By: Randall Liette - www.thefabricator.com, 6/15/08
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Robots make a lot of sense for tube and pipe welding. The return on investment for a typical robot system can be seen usually within six to 24 months, depending on the parts, complexity of the system, and learning curve of the manufacturer. Quality improvements are typically seen immediately. In add...
By: Chris Norris and Pat Clayton - The FABRICATOR®, 3/11/08
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In the world of shorter-run and engineered-to-order production, fabricators want to keep their machines at near or full capacity, which means the business is making money. To accomplish this, the flow of information coming out of the front office has to be fast enough to drive the shop floor automat...
By: Lars Hedman - The FABRICATOR®, 12/11/07
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After World War II, equipment manufacturing companies in Asia and Europe designed production systems that were more flexible in nature than systems in the U.S., which were designed for high-volume production. Today this trend is hitting U.S. shores, and U.S. stampers are looking overseas for inspira...
By: Dennis Boerger, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 11/6/07
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As with so many other ventures in life, successfully implementing a laser automation system rests on one key practice: communication.
By: Michael Monaghan - The FABRICATOR®, 10/9/07
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By: Bob Want - www.thefabricator.com, 10/9/07
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The main hurdle to automating American Standard's bathtub forming line in its Salem, Ohio, facility was integrating new material handling tools into the older press line.
By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief - The FABRICATOR®, 10/9/07
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From its beginning in 1986 as a machine shop, Custom Tube Products has changed to a fabrication shop. Along the way it has adapted to the skilled worker shortage, mainly by trading in its manual processes for automation.
By: Eric Lundin, Editor, TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal® - www.thefabricator.com, 9/11/07
This article has been viewed: 1,207 times. Printed: 92 times
Increasingly metal fabricators are turning to automated equipment to reduce production downtime and costs, streamline manufacturing, minimize material handling and address a shortage of skilled labor. Automating punch press operations can range from adding a simple load/unload device to implementing...
By: Anthony Marzullo - The FABRICATOR®, 7/10/07
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The FABRICATOR®, 7/10/07
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Can a four-man job shop keep up with the demands of its manufacturing customers? IMS, Shakopee, Minn., will make you think about that and give you reason to question other practices going on in your job shop.
By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief - The FABRICATOR®, 6/12/07
This article has been viewed: 3,311 times. Printed: 188 times
Because any multiple-step manufacturing process is only as fast as the slowest machine, fabricators interested in purchasing an automated tube bender might suddenly find his production line saddled with bottlenecks. It's necessary to analyze the entire production line and learn about the equipment t...
By: Sabine Neff - www.thefabricator.com, 3/13/07
This article has been viewed: 1,546 times. Printed: 148 times
What's the point in purchasing an expensive laser cutting machine if you are going to waste money-making opportunities by unloading parts manually? Good nesting software, proper maintenance, and the latest unloading technology can help to make automated laser cutting and unloading a reality.
By: Liz Kautzmann - The FABRICATOR®, 3/13/07
This article has been viewed: 2,078 times. Printed: 152 times
Gardner Manufacturing, Horicon, Wis., needed automation and flexibility to keep up with more challenging customer demands. The contract manufacturer found its answer with two laser cutting devices with automated material handling and three new press brakes capable of precision bending.
The FABRICATOR®, 10/10/06
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Bending and folding of sheet metal components can be approached manually or with automation. The volume—high, medium, or low&—determines the approach.
By: Gregory Guilfoyle - The FABRICATOR®, 7/11/06
This article has been viewed: 4,750 times. Printed: 263 times
To compete in a global market, all stampers need adapt their manufacturing processes. By mixing automation with electronic controls, job shops can increase output and exceed past manufacturing goals.
By: Dean C. Phillips, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 6/13/06
This article has been viewed: 1,454 times. Printed: 184 times
Currently, Dana’s Chatham, Ontario division produces several heat shields for fluid-management systems including heat exchangers, valves, and coolers. With higher demand yields and new orders, the stamper needed an automated press line that could improve uptime, quality, and reliability.
www.thefabricator.com, 12/13/05
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By: Robert Ludwigson - www.thefabricator.com, 5/10/05
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www.thefabricator.com, 5/10/05
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By: Eric Patty - www.thefabricator.com, 3/8/05
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The FABRICATOR®, 12/7/04
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By: Mike Bollheimer, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 7/13/04
This article has been viewed: 6,230 times. Printed: 483 times
Mechanical presses are challenged to provide high-speed production with a greater number of hits per minute, smaller batch runs, and quicker die changes.
By: Errol Neider, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 8/14/03
This article has been viewed: 4,661 times. Printed: 524 times
Rovanco Piping Systems Inc. designs and fabricates piping systems for applications such as water (hot and cold), steam, and jet fuel. It sells fabricated pipe—typically with straight or miter end cuts—up to 36 inches in diameter. It provides preinsulated, high-temperature, low-temperature, and conta...
By: Eric Lundin, Editor, TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal® - www.thefabricator.com, 6/26/03
This article has been viewed: 7,058 times. Printed: 551 times
Today’s automotive industry is more competitive than ever. To compete with the European, Mexican, and Asian markets, the U.S. market must become more aggressive in finding ways to cut costs.
By: Brad Vigar, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 5/29/03
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By: Scot Stevens, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 10/24/02
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A contract manufacturer of railroad and telecommunication signal house enclosures had long relied on job shops to supply the sheet metal parts, which it then assembled. But the president, Patti jon Christensen, wanted to bring all the manufacturing under her own roof so she could build the company's...
By: Mike Dorcey, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 10/10/02
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By: David J. Wage, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 6/27/02
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The requirements and parameters of automated handling of tubular products are worth a second look, especially if you want to do the job well.
By: Mary Kay Morel, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 4/15/02
This article has been viewed: 4,220 times. Printed: 583 times
Robotics and automation are on the rise in welding, especially as the need for welders remains. This article discusses the future of robotics and automation in welding: improvements expected to be necessary, e-commerce concerns, and higher customer demands.
By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 2/28/02
This article has been viewed: 4,439 times. Printed: 448 times
Harris Thermal Transfer Products, Newberg, Oregon, is an American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)-code shop that focuses mainly on the production of shell and tube heat exchangers.
By: Richard Herzfeld, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 4/24/01
This article has been viewed: 4,448 times. Printed: 477 times
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