Authors - Sue Roberts
Articles written by Sue Roberts
Results: 4
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Tooling changeover can be a pressing issuePress brake manufacturers have responded to industry’s need to produce small batches of parts that require frequent tooling changes by designing options and systems to reduce setup time by managing, storing, and automatically changing upper and lower tools. Operators can spend less time...
Publish date: March 7, 2013 |
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Succeed at welding thick aluminum with the right material preparation, filler choice, and equipmentAluminum is tough to weld, but its advantages of high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, excellent mechanical properties at low temperatures, and recyclability put it at the top of the materials list for fabrications, including many with substantial bulk. Two industry experts shared...
Publish date: December 3, 2012 |
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Rolling, rolling, and rolling complex profilesCommercial Roll Formed Products uses a 60-station, modular Dreistern roll forming line to produce highly complex profiles. A focus on producing custom parts has helped the Canadian family-run business grow to include over 30 roll form lines.
Publish date: September 3, 2012 |
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Piecing together a growing businessThe ironworker at RJ Industries keeps modular aluminum components flowing. At this shop, the tried-and-true machine is the center of cutting and punching production.
Publish date: August 3, 2012 |
