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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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