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	Selecting a table for abrasive jet machining By: John H. Olsen, Contributing Writer Publish date: June 26, 2003 Tech cell: Waterjet Cutting
	Tube Hydroforming Design Flexibility—Part V By: Gary Morphy, Contributing Writer Publish date: February 26, 2004 Tech cell: Hydroforming
	Workplace stress—Part 1 By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager Stress is a fact of life. It's here to stay, and even if we could abolish it, we wouldn't want to. At its best, stress can be the catalyst that moves us to make changes and achieve great things in life. At its worst, it can create all kinds of emotional and physical problems. What determines whether stress is a friend or foe? Whether it precipitates changes that improve our lives or whether it greatly diminishes the quality of our lives? One determining factor is how we handle or manage stress. We can be our own best friend or our own worst enemy. Publish date: July 24, 2003 Tech cell: Safety
	Workplace stress—Part 2 By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager If you've visited a doctor recently and were told that stress is the cause of or a contributing factor to what ails you, you're not alone. Although you can't expect to eliminate all of the stress in your life, you can learn to manage it and reduce its negative effects. Publish date: August 14, 2003 Tech cell: Safety
	What price workers' compensation insurance? By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager It's a Catch-22 for many manufacturers. Not having workers' compensation insurance can put them out of business. Paying for workers' compensation insurance can put them out of business. How is a company to survive? Publish date: July 10, 2003 Tech cell: For CEOs
	10 steps to winning a government contract: Array By: John DiGiacomo and Jim Kleckner Array Publish date: Array Tech cell: For CEOs
	A little innovation goes a long way: Small business is the leader in R&D By: Mark Harbeke Although large organizations make national headlines and serve as Wall Street indicators, small organizations are making the kind of innovative strides that lead to business growth and robust financial performance. Publish date: May 8, 2007 Tech cell: For CEOs
	10 steps to winning a government contract - Step 9: Step 9: Getting paid By: John DiGiacomo and Jim Kleckner Once you have your contract and have delivered product on time and within specifications, it's time to find out how to get paid in a timely fashion. Publish date: May 9, 2006 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Committing to consistent preventative maintenance: Why you should do more than pay it lip service By: Peter Vannice, Contributing Writer Why do we pay lip service to preventative maintenance but seldom practice it? Publish date: June 27, 2002 Tech cell: For Engineers
	Manufacturing in Mexico: Despite recession, maquiladoras still a strong driving force By: Martha Tovar, Contributing Writer The recession in the U.S. was also felt by Mexico, the 2nd largest trading partner of the U.S. But, through the maquiladora program, which has been in effect for 37 years, the blow was softened. Publish date: June 27, 2002 Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis
	The Perfect Economic Storm and The 100-Year Flood in Manufacturing—Part 1 By: David Goodreau, Contributing Writer Publish date: July 10, 2003 Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis
	The Perfect Economic Storm and The 100-Year Flood in Manufacturing—Part 2 By: David Goodreau, Contributing Writer Publish date: July 24, 2003 Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis
	Changing the way they do business: Bridge, structural fabricators have to think about process choices By: Steven T. Snyder, Contributing Writer Dealing with work loads, delivery schedules, and many other responsibilities doesn't leave managers with much time to consider factors that justify equipment improvements. Publish date: September 4, 2001 Tech cell: Shop Strategies
	5 tenets for finding and keeping new business: These tips can help fabricating companies achieve their marketing goals By: Jim Romeo, Contributing Writer Publish date: March 25, 2008 Tech cell: Shop Strategies
	Drawing on the strength of people: How one stamper is breaking the rules, retaining quality employees By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer During the recent economic downturn, sheet metal stampers, die shops, and some job shops experienced layoffs and some closed their doors. However, a few stampers have remained profitable despite uncertain economic times. Publish date: April 10, 2003 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	Abuse of power in the workplace By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager Workplace bullying can negatively affect an employee's work performance, home life, and health. Seventy-one percent of bullies are bosses. What constitutes an abusive boss, and what can employees who are abused do to correct their harmful working conditions? This article lists different types of abusive bosses and offers tips for combating the abuse. Publish date: April 10, 2007 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	Connecting with employees: Low-tech ideas to keep communication channels flowing By: Mark Harbeke Quickly growing companies find that keeping communication channels functioning and creating new ones are critical to sustaining the culture that made them good workplaces when they were small. Publish date: July 10, 2007 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	Improving perforating die performance: The effects of stress, clearance, material By: Nick Tarkany, Contributing Writer Perforating is defined as a process of making a hole by removing a slug. During perforating in a stamping operation, a punch shears and breaks a slug out of the part material and then pushes the slug into a matrix (die bushing). The matrix hole is larger than the punch point. A clearance must be maintained constantly around the entire punch point. Publish date: April 10, 2003 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	Expanding Their Reach: Expandable Casing Pipe Helps Oil Companies Drill to New Depths By: Lincoln Brunner, Contributing Writer Expandable-casing pipe is being used by some aggressive OCTG players, causing oil companies to look at deep water and land based wells in a whole new light. Publish date: June 27, 2002 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Making the connection: Substituting tube end forms for machined connectors By: Eric Patty, Contributing Writer Hundreds of types of machined end connectors are used to transmit fluid in fabricated tube and hose assemblies. In recent years manufacturers and end users of these connectors have been developing new methods and processes that eliminate machined connectors and the associated joining operation. Eliminating connectors and joining operations can help save both money and time. Publish date: April 10, 2003 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Solving the mysteries of the fin pass—Part 1: Uncovering where, why and how By: W.B. The fin pass was not the first time your father gave you five bucks for your allowance. The fin passes are those forming passes that immediately follow the breakdown or initial forming stages on a tube mill. Their role is paramount in the successful final presentation of the formed tubular section to the welding process. Publish date: April 10, 2003 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	Troubleshooting Guide for Cleaners Rust, wear, and dirt cost tube fabricators and producers millions of dollars annually, and they can be the bane of tube processes. Analyzing the criteria for selecting the lubricant, cleaner, and rust preventative can help provide maximum protection. Publish date: May 15, 2006 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	Arc Welding 101: Array By: Array I am building a 400-gallon paint tank and I'm having trouble with leaks when using gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Publish date: Array Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Arc Welding 101 - Preheating a shaft-sprocket assembly: Preheating a shaft-sprocket assembly By: Paul W. Cameron Publish date: February 13, 2007 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Designing for successful robotic arc welding automation By: Dan Crowe, Contributing Writer For a fabricator to enjoy the benefits afforded by a robotic welding system, the parts to be welded and the system itself must be designed properly. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Automation and Robotics
	The future of structural welding By: Marty Rice, Contributing Writer Publish date: January 13, 2004 Tech cell: Repair and Field Welding