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More from Kate Bachman
- From The Fabricator
Fabricator transforms from job shop to structural job shop
- By Kate Bachman
- Feb 25, 2019
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Nashville Fabrication has grown into a powerhouse fabricator with CNC and automated heavy machinery. It outfits the nation’s largest distribution centers.
- From The Fabricator
Exoskeletons make assembly, finishing, joining less injurious, more productive
- By Kate Bachman
- Feb 1, 2019
- Assembly and Joining
- Article
Exoskeletons are the latest ergonomic devices engineered to reduce fatigue and injury for workers exposed to repetitive motion and excess load. They are a wearable technology that can resemble anything from a backpack to athletic support braces to something right out of sci-fi.
- From The Fabricator
In pursuit of 100 percent defect-free stampings
- By Kate Bachman
- Jan 25, 2019
- Bending and Forming
- Article
To meet customer demands for defect-free parts, stampers use quality verification devices, such as a check fixture, vision system, CMM, or 3D laser scanner.
- From The Fabricator
Aerospace parts maker enters titanium hot forming airspace
- By Kate Bachman
- Jan 25, 2019
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Pryer Aerospace had long planned to use hot forming to make its titanium parts. Once it challenged the barriers to entry, it found it easier than anticipated.
- From The Fabricator
Take a timeout to learn about dry film lubricants
- By Kate Bachman
- Jan 22, 2019
- Metals/Materials
- Blog Post
Today, a new, fresh approach to lubricate and provide corrosion protection is to apply dry film lubricants to coil instead of piling on the zinc and oil or other forms of wet lubricants, according to Chemcoaters. Learn more at the company's webinar on Wed., Jan.30.
- From The Fabricator
Robotic press brake bending: Faster setup, simpler programming
- By Kate Bachman
- Jan 14, 2019
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Robotic press brake bending: Faster setup, simpler programming
- From The Fabricator
The STAMPING Journal story
- By Kate Bachman
- Dec 27, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Journal's origins, coverage, and industry contributors' recollections shine a light on the magazine's history, including how and why the publication was launched. Retrospective contributions are from the original editor, Kathy Velasco; columnists Art Hedrick, Dr. Taylan Altan, and Tom Vacca; and current Editor Kate Bachman
- From The Fabricator
Die fully sensored and still getting miss-hits?
- By Kate Bachman
- Dec 26, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- Article
A young tool and die room leader protects dies and reduces downtime by scrutinizing sensors' placement within the sensor window for optimal usage.
- From The Fabricator
Accidental happy accident
- By Kate Bachman
- Dec 7, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- Blog Post
One stamping manufacturer managed to transform an accident into a business opportunity. Can you?
- From The Fabricator
FABTECH 2018: From the floor (video enhanced)
- By Kate Bachman
- Nov 20, 2018
- Automation and Robotics
- Blog Post
FABTECH® 2018 is over, but the impressions it left are not. The stamping area was lively with demonstrations, introductions, presentations, and conversations.
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing advances at FABTECH 2018
- By Kate Bachman
- Oct 12, 2018
- Shop Management
- Article
FABTECH® attendees will be propelled forward in the momentum of the circulating crowds, whirring machinery demonstrations, dynamic presentations, and peer-to-peer networking at the 19th largest tradeshow in the U.S. the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).
- From The Fabricator
Stamping Journal: Manufacturing advances at FABTECH® 2018
- By Kate Bachman
- Oct 4, 2018
- Shop Management
- Article
FABTECH attendees will be propelled forward in the momentum of the circulating crowds, whirring machinery demonstrations, dynamic presentations, and peer-to-peer networking at the 19th largest tradeshow in the U.S. the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).
- From The Fabricator
ERP software tamps down barriers to growth
- By Kate Bachman
- Oct 2, 2018
- Bending and Forming
- Article
G&W Products management removed barriers to growth by implementing a new, better enterprise resource planning system.
- From The Welder
Manufacturing advances at FABTECH 2018
- By Kate Bachman
- Sep 18, 2018
- Shop Management
- Article
“There is no standing still because time is moving forward.” —British musician Greg Lake. "To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” —Albert Einstein. “If you’re not moving forward, you’re moving backward.” —multiple authors. Inspirational quotes about moving forward number...
- From The Fabricator
10 smart shipping strategies
- By Kate Bachman
- Sep 11, 2018
- Shop Management
- Article
Shipping challenges include meeting schedules, keeping track of the components for traceability, and protecting parts from damage while in transport. Efficient shipping is likely to continue to be grounded in methodical tracking, protective packaging, and savvy logistics planning.
- 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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