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Mike Bollheimer
Wayne Trail Technologies Inc.
203 E. Park St.
Fort Loramie, OH 45845
937-295-2120
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Planning 101: Hydroforming automation
- By Mike Bollheimer
- Jun 8, 2010
- Hydroforming
- Article
Developing an automated cell of any sort requires detailed planning,and hydroforming is no exception. All elements, from tube debundling to scrap removal, are like pieces of a puzzle—and if any one of them is missing or doesn’t fit, the entire system becomes ineffective.
Affordable automation
- By Mike Bollheimer
- May 28, 2009
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Competition is tough and getting tougher. A critical strategy for staying in business is automation. Putting together a flexible, automated system with quick-change capability can help tube fabricators manufacture a variety of parts, both for existing projects and future programs. A few key pieces of equipment and a long-term view of current and future projects can help to justify the expense.
Bending and handling tube
- By Mike Bollheimer
- Jul 13, 2004
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Three main types of tube bending equipment are dedicated, CNC, and automated bending cells. Understanding the advantages of each is crucial to deciding which type to purchase.
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- 03/05/2024
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After Ludlow Manufacturing Inc. (LMI) received The Fabricator's 2024 Industry Award, Todd Ludlow, founder and president of the...
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