http://www.thefabricator.com/Assembly/Assembly_TechCell.cfm The Assembly tech cell is packed with specific links to help you find product information, suppliers, technical articles, case studies, seminars and conferences, as well as books, software, and videos on metal fabricating-related topics. en-us http://www.thefabricator.com/RSS/images/thefabricator_rss.gif http://www.thefabricator.com Copyright 2007 FMA Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. official publication date Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:13:07 AM CDT Vicki Bell Laurie Harshbarger http://www.thefabricator.com/Assembly/Assembly_Article.cfm?ID=1530 The use of proper dispensing equipment allows the end-user to get the benefits of a two-part adhesive without weighing products and mixing them by hand. Here a two-part mix acrylic is dispensed through a mixing nozzle onto a metal assembly. Adhesives used in assembly processes involving metal substrates and components fall into one of two categories: structural adhesives, which are used to bond components and are the primary means of supporting a load; and machinery adhesives... Patrick Courtney Tue, 09 Jan 2007 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.thefabricator.com/Assembly/Assembly_Article.cfm?ID=1476 Supreme Corp. used to manufacture its vehicles with rivets (top), but now uses structural adhesives to join components (bottom). It isn’t enough that a truck or bus runs well—its appearance also counts. That’s the sales strategy of Supreme Corp., a manufacturer of general-purpose and customized vehicle bodies based in Goshen, Ind. Supreme’s customers are contractors and professionals who want more than a standard cargo van, and the manufacturer noticed over... Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:00:00 AM CDT http://www.thefabricator.com/Assembly/Assembly_Article.cfm?ID=1311 Advanced hardware insertion technology offers visual guides to ensure correct insertion and allows fabricators to install multiple sizes and types of fasteners. It's a fact many have pondered often for many years now but that must continue to be discussed: The face of fabricating in North America is changing, and fabricators must change to stay competitive. Fabricators are required to reduce lot sizes, accelerate turnaround, and eliminate defects—all while being squeezed on... T. C. Boster Tue, 11 Apr 2006 12:00:00 AM CDT