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More from Dan Davis
- From The Fabricator
A 3-D CAD modeling case study: When DFM imperils industrial design
- By Dan Davis
- Jun 12, 2018
- Shop Management
- Article
If the job of a 3-D CAD modeler is design for manufacturability, he should stick to that, not rework the industrial design.
- From The Fabricator
Making metal fabricating “cool”
- By Dan Davis
- Jun 11, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
The real heroes of the manufacturing trade don’t seek the spotlight because they are busy making a difference, not a scene.
- From The Fabricator
5 tips for hiring the right welder
- By Dan Davis
- Jun 5, 2018
- Arc Welding
- Article
Fabricators look for individual with the right attitude as they look for new welding talent
- From The Fabricator
Fabricating a formal business identity
- By Dan Davis
- May 16, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
When it comes to determining just how a job shop should be classified, the federal government says, “It depends.”
- From The Fabricator
Automation energizes structural steel fab operation
- By Dan Davis
- May 5, 2018
- Plasma Cutting
- Article
Paul Stehl knew investing in an automated steel beam processing line would be a way to separate his company from competitors. He didn't know that such a purchase would have as large of an impact that it has had on his company.
- From The Fabricator
Simplifying the hardware insertion process
- By Dan Davis
- May 3, 2018
- Assembly and Joining
- Article
Graphically documenting work instructions simplifies hardware insertion
- From The Fabricator
FMA Safety Conference 2018: Improving life on the shop floor, improving the overall business
You might wonder why a majority of presentations on the first day of the 10th annual Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Safety Conference focused on the aging work force—the folks heading out the door at most fab shops. When you consider populations dynamics in the U.S., however, this topic...
- From The Fabricator
The opioid crisis hits manufacturing’s ability to grow
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 16, 2018
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Most people don’t associate the growing opioid crisis in the U.S. with one of the challenges of growing the domestic economy. Those same people would be wrong.
- From The Fabricator
How robotic welding affects shop culture
- By Dan Davis and Tim Heston
- Apr 12, 2018
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
Bring in a welding robot, and people think their job is at risk. It’s an old story, and perhaps not quite as common today, but bringing in a welding robot still has a cultural impact. If done right, though, the net result should be positive.
- From The Fabricator
Why hydraulic press technology makes sense in roll forming applications
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 11, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Dahlstom Roll Form, Jamestown, N.Y., has been around since 1904. Its longevity can be attributed to many things, but one of its main areas of dedication is to customer relationships. This is evident in the company's commitment to seeking out improvement in performance and delivery of products. Part of that is always looking at new technology, including the latest in metal forming capabilities.
- From The Fabricator
Switching to precision plasma cutting
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 9, 2018
- Plasma Cutting
- Article
When new business opportunities require tighter tolerances and more productivity, an upgrade in cutting and design capabilities is required. Natural Structures, Baker City, Ore., did just that with an investment in new plasma cutting system.
- From The Fabricator
Automated fitting and welding becomes reality for Prospect Steel
- By Dan Davis
- Apr 5, 2018
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
Learn how Prospect Steel in Little Rock leaped into automated fitting and welding, and how the investment changed the structural steel fabricator’s future.
- From The Fabricator
Fabricators take wait-and-see approach on steel tariffs
- By Dan Davis
- Mar 19, 2018
- Metals/Materials
- Blog Post
History suggests that tariffs on imported metals are bad for steel-consuming customers, such as fabricators. However, with President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of tariffs, some fabricators are not rushing to judgment and willing to give the president the benefit of the doubt.
- From The Fabricator
A new approach to welding skills validation
- By Dan Davis
- Mar 7, 2018
- Arc Welding
- Article
For many years technologies such as virtual welding simulators were viewed as a way for vocational programs to teach some basic skills in a cost-effective manner. Now technology advancements are changing the way welding training is being done. They could be making their way to the private sector before you know it.
- From The Fabricator
How close are you to being replaced by a robot?
- By Dan Davis
- Feb 16, 2018
- Automation and Robotics
- Blog Post
You need to constantly sharpen your skills in manufacturing today, or you could find yourself becoming lagging behind and, ultimately, irrelevant.
- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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