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Eric Lundin
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Eric Lundin worked on The Tube & Pipe Journal from 2000 to 2022.
Drawing tube with a varying wall thickness
- By Eric Lundin
- Sep 6, 2022
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
While drawing tube to change its dimensions is nothing new, drawing with a tightly controlled dynamic mandrel is a unique technology that can impart a varying wall thickness.
Monitoring product quality on welded tube, pipe mills
- By Eric Lundin
- Jun 25, 2022
- Testing and Measuring
- Article
Methods for monitoring the welding process on tube and pipe mills for inline quality control continue to become more capable with less reliance on skilled operators.
Automating and integrating a tube fabrication workcell
- By Dan Davis and Eric Lundin
- May 9, 2022
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
Integrating a tube fabrication workcell successfully is a matter of finding the right opportunities and understanding the scope of the manufacturing investment.
Extruded aluminum profiles provide the backbone for modular offices, event structures, outdoor stages
- By Eric Lundin
- May 5, 2022
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Highmark Techsystems uses aluminum extrusions to design exhibit structures and event spaces for tradeshows and other occasions, while its child, YOURspace, uses the same concepts to design versatile modular offices for workplaces and residences.
Fabricator uses plasma technology to cut tube for ATV roll cages
- By Eric Lundin
- May 2, 2022
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
Side-by-side ATVs and other vehicles that require a roll-over protection system (ROPS) benefit from sturdy aftermarket roll cages. But, as one Missouri fabricator has found out, precisely fabricated tubular products calls for tight collaboration between plasma cutting technology and custom tube bending.
- From The Fabricator
Chicago metal artist fortifies welding frequently by drawing daily
- By Eric Lundin
- Apr 16, 2022
- Arc Welding
- Article
After years of drawing, Chicago-area artist Moises Mercado applied his artistic vision to welding. He even won a prize in his very first metal art competition: a gold medal at the 2021 SkillsUSA Welding Sculptures category.
Servo technology upgrades tube end forming equipment
- By Eric Lundin
- Mar 15, 2022
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Servo technology isn’t an end. Rather, it's a means to achieve greater precision and control of metalworking processes like tube end forming.
- From The Fabricator
Dynamic metal sculpture an outcome of artist’s vision, engineering expertise
- By Eric Lundin
- Feb 19, 2022
- Laser Cutting
- Article
Metal sculptor Kent Hutchison dreamed up a concept for a kinetic sculpture for his hometown of Green Bay, Wis., but only after winning the commission did he realize that he’d need some engineering assistance.
Mechanical contractor invests in laser cutting equipment to support new business structure
- By Eric Lundin
- Feb 8, 2022
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
After decades of success and growth, mechanical contractor H&S Industrial had outgrown its facility and was primed for a move. When it moved to a new location in Manheim, Pa, the executive team created a new business model around tube and pipe work to incorporate contract manufacturing.
Dealing with shortages of goods, truckers
- By Eric Lundin
- Jan 19, 2022
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Although many raw materials and products have been in short supply for more than a year, some slackening in supply lines likely will take place in 2022. One problem that will remain is the sluggish movement of goods, which is due to the shortage of truckers.
- From The Fabricator
Trailer repair career leads to metal fabrication business, other offshoots
- By Eric Lundin
- Jan 17, 2022
- Shop Management
- Article
After just a few years in business repairing semi trucks, trailers, and refrigeration units, Larry Michael founded his own business to provide similar services. One thing led to another when he founded his own machine and fabrication business to support his first business.
Rethinking material handling for tube, pipe, profile
- By Eric Lundin
- Jan 4, 2022
- Materials Handling
- Article
A conventional forklift is ideal for compact loads, but for handling long-length materials such as tube, pipe, and profile, a multidirectional sideloading lift truck can improve safety, optimize storage density, and even streamline manufacturing operations.
Accelerating a flying saw to tube and pipe mill speed
- By Eric Lundin
- Dec 28, 2021
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
Tube and pipe mill builder ASMAG Group used a linear drive for a flying cutoff system and doubled its acceleration. This increased the time available for cutting, allowing shorter cut lengths while improving cut quality and saw blade service life.
Pressure-testing pipe on a small scale to 60,000 PSI
- By Eric Lundin
- Dec 21, 2021
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Hydrostatic testing of pipe and piping systems is nothing unusual, but some applications are niche and require specialized equipment. Pressure system manufacturer Airmo makes compact peripheral components that can take pressure up to 60,000 PSI.
Inflation, shortages, and inflation: How money obeys the law of supply
- By Eric Lundin
- Dec 7, 2021
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Inflation is back, but it’s not here to stay. The causes that sparked it were unusual this time around, and as these trends unwind, the inflation rate will moderate throughout manufacturing and the rest of the economy.
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- 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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