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No matter what drafting standards you adhere
to, a CAD jockey should always strive to
deliver information in the best and most
complete format to the manufacturing floor.
The FABRICATOR®, 11/3/09
Today’s industrial scrubber technology can help make existing energy companies more environmentally friendly. Fabricators with the right equipment, capacity, knowledge, and opportunity might find a new market in making components for these systems. Find out what it takes.
By: Carl Smith, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/13/09
Columnist Gerald Davis shows readers how to deliver just enough detail for visualization in a 3-D drawing, not for manufacturing.
The FABRICATOR®, 10/8/09
The most important role of a CAD operator is
to verify that the design can be flattened.
Columnist Gerald Davis provides some guidance
on that subject.
The FABRICATOR®, 9/23/09
Columnist Gerald Davis has a new project this
month: Model a cage that will hold about 528 lbs. (240 kg) of batteries. Because a
fictional project manager has not settled on
the specific battery spacing or on the
structural members to use, Davis shows
readers how to make it easy to change the
...
The FABRICATOR®, 9/23/09
A relatively new joining process, friction stir welding (FSW) produces no fumes; uses no filler material; and can join aluminum alloys, copper, magnesium, zinc, steels, and titanium. FSW sometimes produces a weld that is stronger than the base material.
By: Jeff Defalco, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 9/15/09
The most important role of a CAD operator is to verify that the design can be flattened. Columnist Gerald Davis provides some guidance on that subject.
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 8/1/09
A reader has a question about modeling an assembly comprised of three plates and tubing. Columnist Gerald Davis provides guidance.
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 7/1/09
The relatively new concept of validation likely will be used more and more by customers and certifying agencies to ascertain that all conceivable means were used to guarantee that a manufactured product indeed meets all requirements, including hidden characteristics not readily verifiable. This arti...
By: Elia Levi, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 6/23/09
The most important output from a CAD system is the bill of material. Columnist Gerald Davis gives us an idea of just how much detail should go into creating a BOM.
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 6/1/09
Leaning to use the loft tool in 3-D CAD modeling takes some work, but it can come in handy in certain circumstances.
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 5/1/09
Like an extrude or revolve, a sweep is a tool for modeling a 3-D shape. A sweep consists of three basic elements--a profile, a path, and a set of rules for "sweeping" the profile along the path. A sweep can be a powerful tool when modeling 3-D shapes, according to columnist Gerald Davis.
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 4/1/09
Although tough times are upon us, an economic downturn doesn’t have to put all plans on hold. If you own a middle-market company (one that has a transaction price between $5 million and $250 million) and you are interested in selling it, a slumping economy is no reason to hesitate. In fact, putting ...
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 3/1/09
Columnist Gerald Davis explains that preparing a 3-D CAD model without dimensions may look great, but it doesn't really do anybody any good. For example, a 3-D CAD model with dimensions helps quality control inspectors.
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 2/1/09
Columnist Gerald Davis describes different approaches to sketching in a 3-D environment.
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 1/1/09
Columnist Gerald Davis describes the benefits of working with 3-D CAD assemblies.
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 12/1/08
Columnist Gerald Davis discusses the importance of delivering a clear illustration and how it can make an impact on the final fabricated product.
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 11/1/08
Columnist Gerald Davis delves into why top-down design might be useful when modeling a metal fabrication in 3-D CAD.
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 10/1/08
Columnist Gerald Davis asks his fabricating readers if they know what it truly takes to keep up a fully functioning 3-D CAD software system.
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 9/1/08
Columnist Gerald Davis believes it's a shame when a shop doesn't use its 3-D CAD software to its fullest potential. That's why he takes the reader through a modeling tutorial.
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 8/1/08
Columnist Gerald Davis provides the reader with a brief overview of some of the handy 3-D CAD tools he uses when doing basic modeling techniques.
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 7/1/08
Columnist Gerald Davis reveals the usefulness of unfolding parts on the computer screen.
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 6/1/08
Columnist Gerald Davis guides the reader through the 3-D design of a coupling that needs to be machined. He starts off with a bad example of how to do it and works his way toward a much better process.
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 5/1/08
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By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief - The FABRICATOR®, 4/15/08
The main variation in sheet metal modeling technique is when to let the 3D CAD system know that the part is to be treated as sheet metal. Columnist Gerald Davis walks us through three different ways to accomplish this.
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 4/1/08
State-of-the-art CNC programming systems speed the first stage of CNC programming by allowing the programmer to import CAD models to define the geometry of the part. That's just the first part, however. To really speed up the design phase, CAD programmers should keep several tips in mind.
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 3/1/08
Before a company purchases a CAD software package, the management team should start with a list of priorities that it expects the software to address. Of course, these priorities should be tailored to the company's mission. It's also important to keep in mind some of the basics of the virtual design...
By: Gerald Davis - The FABRICATOR®, 1/1/08
What can be done to combat the skilled welder shortage? Longtime welding educator and inspector Tina Buchanan has some ideas that require cooperation among educational facilities at all levels, industry, and parents. Among her recommendations are restructuring educational programs, more industry...
By: Tina M. Buchanan, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/9/07
Today's employees likely will work for several companies throughout their careers. This does not mean that retention efforts on your part are ineffective or a waste of resources. The right strategies can help you achieve the most from your valuable employees and possibly extend the time they wor...
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 9/11/07
What happens when an editor gets to weld? Let Senior Editor Eric Lundin share his first-hand experience. Visitors could try their hands at a variety of welding and cutting processes at Miller Electric's semitruck parked in Hall B at the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show in Atlanta , Oct. 31-N...
By: Eric Lundin, Editor, TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal® - www.thefabricator.com, 1/9/07
For a job shop or contract manufacturer to take as much labor out of the manufacturing process as possible, automation is necessary. This can be helped with the integration of front-office and shop floor software.
By: Dan Deanovic - The FABRICATOR®, 12/12/06
Control of engineering changes for automotive components and assemblies requires cooperation and communication among groups within a company, as well as with outside suppliers. Changes must be initiated, communicated, implemented, and verified enterprisewide.
By: Chuck Stuart and Subramaniam Manivannan - www.thefabricator.com, 5/9/06
Electron beam welding is useful for many applications -- steel, aluminum, and exotic metals; thick, structural sections or thin, delicate components; and harsh conditions such as alternating loads and low temperatures. A programmable controller allows engineers to tailor the electron beam’s power di...
By: B.E. Paton and A.A. Bondarev - The FABRICATOR®, 12/13/05
Typically, the idea for a fabricated product evolves into a manufacturing project from a complete set of engineering documents that define the product's scope, function, and limits and express its requirements. However, occasionally the necessary supporting documentation is unavailable and must b...
By: Elia Levi, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 11/8/05
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By: Elia Levi, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 3/8/05
The Big Three are in the midst of a decades long process— platform consolidation. While it will make them more cost-competitive with the Japanese automakers, it also will take away business from tooling and stamping suppliers.
By: Bernard Swiecki, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 2/8/05
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By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 11/9/04
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By: Jeffrey Noruk, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 8/10/04
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By: Ronald Schneider, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 7/13/04
Are you having problems with wastewater discharges from your metalworking facility? Have you received a violation notice from your sewer use authority? Do your environmental experts speak a language you don’t understand or continually reject new fluids you would like to use? Or perhaps you wou...
By: John Burke, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 8/14/03
Imagine this: The line is running smoothly, delivery is tight but on schedule, it is 10 minutes to shift change, and suddenly Art the quality control inspector runs by the office window shouting, “We’ve got bad parts coming out!” You shut the line down, your production supervisor c...
By: Bruce Johnson, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 6/12/03
The automotive industry is under extreme pressure to improve the productivity and quality of its operations. Tier 1 suppliers especially are being squeezed by a combination of very competitive upfront bidding for contracts and yearly price reductions. One area ripe for savings in most automotive com...
By: Jeffery Noruk, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 4/24/03
The quickest boost for most organizations' bottom line is finding opportunities for decreasing costs without sacrificing quality. An area frequently overlooked is the inventory of parts kept for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO).
By: Johanne Kelley and Karen Schneider, Contributing Writers - The FABRICATOR®, 4/10/03
To thrive in competitive markets, manufacturers must innovate. Innovation often relies on research. However, most manufacturing firms lack the financial and human resources necessary to conduct research that leads to innovation.
By: Wojciech Z. Misiolek, Pawel Kazanowski, and William H. Van Geertruyden, Contributing Writers - The FABRICATOR®, 11/7/02
Communicate your production economics in meaningful ways to your clients. Be clear about how you measure performance and regulate processes.
By: Gerald Davis, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 9/26/02
Bath Iron Works is a shipyard in Bath, Maine, that has large-hull production and launch capacity. It's also an example of how shipbuilding has advanced in the use of materials, CAD programs, and more modern fabrication methods.
By: Phillip S. Waldrop, Ph.D, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 9/12/02
Unshored, deep steel decking that spans 20 feet—it's a good concept on paper, but can it serve customers in the real world? At least one engineer is convinced it can, and he's taking his message to the masses.
By: Lincoln Brunner, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 8/8/02
Why do we pay lip service to preventative maintenance but seldom practice it?
By: Peter Vannice, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 6/27/02
Welding codes and standards exist for a reason. They provide a framework for welders and shop managers to keep quality a top priority in their work.
By: Tony Anderson, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 5/16/02
Want know how lean manufacturing principles relate to your welding operation? You have to look further than just what is happening in the welding cell.
By: Dick Holdren, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 3/26/02
Making a welding operation as efficient as possible requires from managers a commitment to understanding every facet of their particular operations and insistence on seeing their strategic plans through.
By: Don Lynn, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 3/5/01
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