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Folding technology makes sweeping changes: New developments in 200-year-old technology

Schwenkbiegemachinen, or swing bending machines, have been in use for more than 200 years. European manufacturers began to power them with electrical or hydraulic power after World War II, when an enormous amount of sheet metal was used in the reconstruction of Europe.

Publish date: December 11, 2003

Tech cell: Folding


Pinpointing future laser welding markets

Aficionados of laser welding technology at times must feel a little like telephone vendors beamed back to 1603. They know almost everyone is going to use them in the future, but getting buy-in today can be like hawking loans at 25 percent-lots of interest and few takers.

Publish date: October 23, 2003

Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis


Getting the most for your money: 12 financial tips for welding professionals

These include the importance of contributing to an individual retirement account, retirement programs for the self-employed, tax-exempt investments, $10,000/year gift tax exclusions, charitable contributions, how much money you should keep in checking and savings accounts, liquidity, and diversified portfolios.

Publish date: August 16, 2001

Tech cell: Training and Retention


Appliance industry takes a shine to powder blank technology

Among European, Pacific Rim, and U.S. appliance makers and other manufacturers with large-scale, appliance-grade finishing requirements, the use of powder blank line coating systems has grown steadily during the past 10 years.

Publish date: May 15, 2001

Tech cell: Press Technology


Comparing single-cut and dimple-free tube mill cutoffs: When to employ each system

This article covers the application of single-cut and dimple-free cutoff shear technologies as they are applied to contemporary high-speed tube mills.

Publish date: October 25, 2001

Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production


Art From the Forge: Finding new sources for inspiration

Those of you who are busy fulfilling commissions for gates, fences, staircases, and the myriad items that keep food on the table might want to look at artwork created by people whose backgrounds are based in the arts. Metalworkers often are so tuned to traditional designs that they are unaware of a swelling modern movement that could generate new ideas, new visions, and new clients.

Publish date: May 29, 2003

Tech cell: Art and Sculpture


Is robotic welding right for you?: Making an informed decision

This article examines robotic welding and discusses the considerations behind choosing to use (or not use) welding robots. It answers the questions what comprises a robotic welding installation, what costs are associated, and what industries are best suited for robotic welding.

Publish date: November 15, 2001

Tech cell: Automation and Robotics