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More from Kate Bachman
- From The Fabricator
Medical device manufacturer takes on high-speed stamping, overmolding
- By Kate Bachman
- Feb 10, 2022
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Facet Medical Technologies was tasked with producing specialized, high-precision stampings in the hundreds of millions that had to meet stringent medical industry standards. The project required a complete production line and all related disciplines to stamp and produce the overmolded sharps.
- From The Fabricator
Electric press brakes surge forward
- By Kate Bachman
- Jan 5, 2022
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Electric press brake experts at OEMs Prima Power, Boschert Gizelis, and Automec weigh in on how the technology is evolving to address metal fabricators’ productivity, the skilled worker shortage, safety, and the shop environment.
- From The Fabricator
10 stamping industry bumper stickers
- By Kate Bachman
- Jan 4, 2022
- Metals/Materials
- Blog Post
Here are 10 expressions that only metal stampers can say with a straight face.
- From The Fabricator
Finishing the job ... whatever it takes
- By Kate Bachman
- Dec 23, 2021
- Finishing
- Article
To a metal finishing company like V&L Polishing, Addison, Ill., “finish the job” has more than one meaning. Often, finishing a metal piece centers around the media used; sometimes, it means using the right machinery; and at other times, it’s a matter of applying ingenuity, experience, technique, and a desire to help people. And it definitely means getting the job done—no matter what.
- From The Fabricator
Ode to the stamping die
- By Kate Bachman
- Dec 16, 2021
- Bending and Forming
- Blog Post
No other tool, when built for mass production, can reliably and repeatedly form parts in long runs and large volumes like stamping dies. Its permanence, durability, and ability to perform repeatedly are its hallmarks.
- From The Fabricator
Facade-maker doubles output using folding technology
- By Kate Bachman
- Nov 9, 2021
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Sunrise Erectors Inc. specializes in the manufacture and installation of fully engineered architectural exterior wall systems throughout New England. The company resolved problems with press brake bending productivity, accuracy, and fit-up with folding technology
- From The Fabricator
Don’t forget the fundamentals in the metal stamping industry
- By Kate Bachman
- Oct 25, 2021
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Editor Kate Bachman reminds readers that the basics must be mastered before advanced topics and techniques can be learned.
- From The Fabricator
FABTECH 2021 a showplace for pandemic’s lasting effects on manufacturing
- By Kate Bachman
- Sep 30, 2021
- Automation and Robotics
- Blog Post
COVID-19 showed its impact on FABTECH 2021 in multiple ways: fewer attendees and exhibitors. But its long-lasting effects may be more deeply visible in the way manufacturers and metal stampers have learned to conduct operations and customer/vendor relationships remotely and automatically.
- From The Fabricator
Notable quotes, takeaways from CAR MBS: Part III
- By Kate Bachman
- Sep 10, 2021
- Electric Vehicles
- Blog Post
Materials, electric vehicle battery experts provide the latest technology updates at the 2021 CAR MBS in August.
- From The Fabricator
Notable quotes, takeaways from CAR MBS: Part II
- By Kate Bachman
- Sep 8, 2021
- Electric Vehicles
- Blog Post
Automotive industry experts and insiders project on the future in automotive as EVs take flight and competition in North America, and globally tightens.
- From The Fabricator
Notable quotes, takeaways from CAR MBS: Part I
- By Kate Bachman
- Sep 6, 2021
- Electric Vehicles
- Blog Post
Three-part series looks at forecasts, notable quotes, and takeaways for global and North American automotive and electric vehicles (EVs), presented at the 2021 CAR MBS in early August.
- From The Fabricator
10 ways to enjoy FABTECH in September
- By Kate Bachman
- Aug 26, 2021
- Bending and Forming
- Blog Post
FABTECH resumes and is in September this year. Enjoy at least 10 things you can now do because FABTECH is in September. Masking will be required.
- From The Fabricator
Welders describe what makes the ultimate weld booth
- By Kate Bachman
- Aug 18, 2021
- Arc Welding
- Article
Working welders describe their dream welding booths and cells to maximize efficiency, including favorite tools, best layouts, safety features, and helpful devices.
- From The Fabricator
Welding power sources trend toward user utility
- By Kate Bachman
- Jul 29, 2021
- Arc Welding
- Article
Miles of good weld are laid down in the line of work, holding everything together from brackets to ships. What’s power got to do with it? Nothing can happen without the power source that sends electric current to the welder’s gun. So, what’s new with welding machines? Experts from ESAB, Miller, and Fronius weigh in.
El chorro de agua avanza en velocidad de corte, calidad de corte y facilidad de uso
- By Kate Bachman
- Jul 12, 2021
- Waterjet Cutting
- Article
La tecnología de chorro de agua se ha utilizado en la industria de fabricación de metales durante décadas. Entonces, ¿cuáles han sido sus principales avances? Los fabricantes de equipos originales Flow, OMAX, KMT, TechniWaterjet , y América Machinery Group nos dan su aportación sobre la forma en que han avanzado la tecnología en los últimos años para mejorar la velocidad de corte, la calidad del corte, y la facilidad de uso.
- 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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