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Aluminum Welding
	Aluminum welding resource guide available from AWS
	Robotic aluminum GMAW system added to product line
	Spool gun allows aluminum welding with GMAW machines

Arc Welding
	Wire welder/generator available in single unit
	Welding wire drum cart handles up to 1,000-lb. containers
	Metal-cored welding wires reduce silicon deposits

Assembly
	Automatic fastener installation press allows quick tool changes
	Captive screw fasteners function as slam-to-close latches
	Assembly press designed for short bed, large-stroke, daylight applications

Automation and Robotics
	Weld tip inspection system for robotic spot welding introduced
	Multipurpose robot line expanded
	Stand-alone robotic welding cell suitable for both short-run, large-scale production

Bending
	Press brake accommodates all types of punches, dies
	Press brake features comprehensive bending database
	Robotic tube bending cell designed for high-volume applications

CAD/CAM Software
	Nesting software supports common lasers, waterjets used in Asia
	Press brake software facilitates part design, importation
	Nesting software released

Coil Processing
	Pneumatic stock cutter features extended blade life
	Sheet metal nibbler cuts 0.197-in. steel in all four directions
	Machinery line designed for plug-and-play operation

Consumables
	Welding wire drum cart handles up to 1,000-lb. containers
	Carousel stores up to five high-pressure gas bottles
	Metal-cored welding wires reduce silicon deposits

Cutting and Weld Prep
	Welding end prep tool designed for high-temperature, -pressure applications
	Angle grinder can be used in many different positions
	Air nozzle provides high-velocity airflow

Finishing
	UV-curable tube, pipe coatings are corrosion-resistant
	Wax emulsion enhances surface appearance, durability
	Angle grinder can be used in many different positions

For CEOs
	Magnetic board facilitates safety tracking
	Shop floor software upgraded
	Shop software integrates with payroll services

For Engineers
	Multipurpose parts bins have removable dividers
	HEPA after module available for air filtration systems
	Tablet computer designed for harsh environments

Hydroforming
	Hydroforming software upgraded

Laser Cutting
	Nesting software supports common lasers, waterjets used in Asia
	Laser cutting system designed to provide consistent beam power
	Compact marker available in hand-held, inline configurations

Laser Welding
	Universal laser processing cell ships as complete module
	Laser mirrors, reflectors available for high-, low-power lasers
	3-D modular laser processing machines introduced to North America

Materials Handling
	Powered vacuum lifter/tilter allows one person to lift, tilt panels up to 2,000 lbs.
	Welding wire drum cart handles up to 1,000-lb. containers
	Orbital stretch-wrap machine upgraded

Metals/Materials
	Coated steel mimics weathered steel, maintains thin-gauge structural integrity
	Alloy offers improved corrosion resistance
	Angle profile provides design flexibility

Oxyfuel Cutting
	Portable shape-cutting machine has 20-shape memory
	Control upgrade kit for cutting systems offered
	Mechanized system simplifies air plasma cutting integration

Plasma Cutting
	Nesting software offers plasma cutting support
	Plasma cutting machine suitable for HVAC, small shops
	150-amp set added to consumable line

Power Tools
	Sheet metal nibbler cuts 0.197-in. steel in all four directions
	Angle grinder can be used in many different positions
	Flap disks designed to grind, blend in one operation

Press Feeding
	Counterbalanced stacker works with any type pallet or skid
	Press feed line processes 36-in.-wide CRS coils
	Coil manipulator facilitates transfer to cart

Press Technology
	Pneumatic presses accommodate 3 to 210 tons
	Assembly press designed for short bed, large-stroke, daylight applications
	Transfer, progressive-die presses introduced for automotive, contract stampers

Punching
	Portable power tools intended for coil line applications
	Slitting tool system for TRUMPF-style punch presses introduced
	Punch tools extend A-dimension forming range

Repair and Field Welding
	Welding machines/generators feature increased output
	Flux-cored wires suitable for high-pressure steam, gas piping
	Covered electrode welds nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloys

Resistance Welding
	Electrode force gauge for robotic resistance welding machines introduced
	Resistance welding system enables single operator to weld large workpieces
	Resistance welding inverter suitable for projection welding

Roll Forming
	System provides precision roll formed parts at high speeds
	Roll forming machine offers changeover flexibility
	Roll former designed for metal building manufacturers

Safety
	Multiple-use earplugs provide attenuation for low levels of hazardous noise
	Welding machine plugs, receptacles improve safety, code compliance
	Full-brim hard hat deflects falling objects

Sawing
	Manual band saw designed for light-duty cutting
	Automatic roller-feed cold saw suitable for high-volume, long-run applications
	Foundry saw features simplified access

Shearing
	Portable power tools intended for coil line applications
	Device automates material positioning
	Fixed-angle notcher includes coper station

Shop Strategies
	Rollout shelves store dies, fixtures, molds
	New brushes added to maintenance products
	Gloves designed for assemblers, fabricators

Testing and Measuring
	Tube verification system introduced
	Coating thickness gauges have six measurement mode options
	Remote video inspection system added to product line

Tool and Die
	Patented process creates blanks from steel and aluminum
	Rollout shelves store dies, fixtures, molds
	CNC tooling safety covers provide security

Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Tube verification system introduced
	Welding end prep tool designed for high-temperature, -pressure applications
	Automatic roller-feed cold saw suitable for high-volume, long-run applications

Tube and Pipe Production
	Tube verification system introduced
	Quick-change cutoff system introduced
	Rotary cut-to-length machine has servo-positioning, inline end-form unit

Waterjet Cutting
	Intensifier pump developed for waterjet systems
	Manual waterjet bevel head cuts up to a 45-degree angle
	Nesting software supports common lasers, waterjets used in Asia

Welding Inspection
	3-D seam inspection system inspects welded, adhesive, brazed joints
	Camera designed as drop-in replacement for old vision systems

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