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- From The Fabricator
Keeping stainless flawless for appliance stamping, fabrication
- By Jim Russell
- Jul 10, 2007
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Before stainless steel is stamped, bent or folded, and fabricated into an appliance, stampers, other fabricators and coil processors need to do damage control as they process stainless steel coil through 7 damage-danger zones.
- From The Fabricator
Evaluating in-house coil slitting
- By Jim Russell
- Apr 11, 2005
- Bending and Forming
- Article
As the cost of steel rises and profit margins shrink, small to medium-sized stampers are looking for ways to reduce costs and streamline operations while maintaining quality. One area to consider is the cost of slitting steel. Shops that run 10,000 to 50,000 tons a year usually outsource slitting....
- From The Fabricator
Handling appliance steel
- By Jim Russell
- Nov 20, 2003
- Materials Handling
- Article
Savvy stampers are purchasing new equipment or modifying and retrofitting existing equipment to include prefinished materials features. By paying close attention to equipment, tension practices, material processing methods, and material handling, stampers can participate in the market for surface-sensitive materials.
- From The Fabricator
Protecting surface-sensitive materials in coil processing
- By Jim Russell
- Aug 28, 2003
- Bending and Forming
- Article
As manufacturers worldwide strive to reduce costs and streamline their production processes, the market for surface-sensitive materials continues to expand. Surface-sensitive materials include all prepainted steel products and nonferrous decorative materials, such as copper, brass, and stainless steel.
- From The Fabricator
Protecting surface-sensitive materials in coil processing
- By John Hipchen and Jim Russell
- Jun 6, 2001
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Using coil processing equipment with surface-sensitive materials in a manner that does not cause damage is of utmost importance to your customers. Make sure you know the ropes before start running the lines.
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- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 03/05/2024
- Running Time:
- 65:35
After Ludlow Manufacturing Inc. (LMI) received The Fabricator's 2024 Industry Award, Todd Ludlow, founder and president of the...
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