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More from Dan Davis
- From The Fabricator
Keeping sheets and parts moving with automation
- By Dan Davis
- Jul 29, 2014
- Laser Cutting
- Article
Modern laser cutting technology can achieve speeds of more than 400 inches per minute, and that puts pressure on the automation used to load sheets and unload cut parts and skeletons. If the automated material handling system can’t keep up, the fabricator won’t be able to maximize uptime on the laser cutting machine.
- From The Fabricator
Fiber laser lights the way for new business direction
- By Dan Davis
- Jul 29, 2014
- Laser Cutting
- Article
To bring in more high-volume work, Deltec Inc., Batavia, Ohio, needed to expand its laser cutting capacity. New fiber laser cutting technology proved to be the right fit.
- From The Fabricator
Safety first at McAlpin Industries
A consultant told the management of McAlpin Industries, Rochester, N.Y., that it was only a matter of time before the metal fabricator suffered a major safety incident. That spurred the shop to take steps to create a safety-first environment. Today, McAlpin Industries has been recognized with one of the top safety awards in manufacturing: the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association’s Rusty Demeules Award for Safety Excellence.
- From The Fabricator
Figure it’s about time to get into the action of 3-D printing
- By Dan Davis
- Jul 18, 2014
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
3-D printing isn't a must-have tool for metal fabricators—at least not yet. But the technology is advancing at great speeds. It's time to start paying attention.
- From The Fabricator
Spreading the word about metal fabricating
- By Dan Davis
- Jul 2, 2014
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Metal fabricators fear that a negative image is preventing the next generation from considering manufacturing as a career choice. What's the best way to combat that? Let metal fabricators share their stories. They love their profession, and as a result, they can help others to love fabricating as well.
- From The Fabricator
No secret code for successful code welding
- By Dan Davis
- Jun 16, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Being a code welding shop with an ever-expanding customer base continuously challenges Andy J. Eagan Co. Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich. New customer projects and keeping on top of certification demands require a talented and dedicated workforce. As a result, that’s where the company puts a lot of its focus.
- From The Fabricator
Working overtime to fix the overtime problem
- By Dan Davis
- Jun 12, 2014
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Metal fabricators that continue to lean on a select few interested in working excessive amounts of overtime are running the increased risk of employee burnout or production mistakes on the shop floor. They need to take steps to prepare the entire workforce to absorb additional manufacturing tasks, not just the few and proud to be working OT.
- From The Fabricator
Big-time fabricating
- By Dan Davis
- Jun 11, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Greiner Industries, Mount Joy, Pa., has been able to expand over the years because its owner senses opportunities that other shops want no part of. As a result, the company has emerged as an atypical fabricator with incredible fabricating capabilities.
- From The Fabricator
Fabricating thoughts from the road
- By Dan Davis
- Jun 6, 2014
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Editor-in-Chief Dan Davis picked up some interesting tidbits about ways to win employee loyalty and bringing younger workers into your company during his travels in May.
- From The Fabricator
CUTCO Corp. uses engineered abrasives to create a new finish
After several decades of operating large "cut-down" machines in search of the perfect finish for its cutlery, CUTCO Corp. decided to look for a new cutting-edge way to deliver the same results, but more efficiently. It found an answer with engineered abrasives and new finishing machines.
- From The Fabricator
No playbook for metal fabricating
- By Dan Davis
- May 30, 2014
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Fabricators might have something in common in the way that they bend, cut, form, and join metal, but the way that they run their businesses is completely unique.
- From The Fabricator
Having a hard time relating to millennials?
- By Dan Davis
- May 26, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
In this Q&A, Diane Thielfoldt, co-founder of The Learning Café, shares some ideas about how metal fabricating companies can convince young people that manufacturing is full of careers worth pursuing.
- From The Fabricator
Engaging the millennials
- By Dan Davis
- May 23, 2014
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Metal fabricators need to do a better job of attracting the millenial generation into manufacturing—or they are going to find it hard keeping up with future business opportunities.
- From The Fabricator
Mexico and metal fabricating
- By Dan Davis
- May 16, 2014
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
On the 20th anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement, it's easy to see that Mexico has really flourished. But today's success is not a guarantee for tomorrow's prosperity. Being a low-cost leader in manufacturing is not a long-term plan for survival. Just ask China.
- From The Fabricator
Plasma cutting pipe in the water mist
- By Dan Davis
- May 5, 2014
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
An Iowa pipe fabricating shop discovers it can eliminate secondary grinding on stainless steel material by adding water misting to its plasma cutting operation.
- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 03/26/2024
- Running Time:
- 67:51
This week on The Fabricator Podcast, Jason Becker, host of the Arc Junkies Podcast and owner of Underground...
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