Content tagged with "material-handling-equipment"

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October 26, 2009

Pipe supplier reduces aisle width, material handling SITUATION Pipe-Valves Inc., Columbus, Ohio, opened its doors for business 46 years ago. A family-owned company, it employs 40 people and is an independent supplier of industrial pipe and tube and related products, such as valves, actuators, fittings, and gauges. It serves industrial accounts... Read more...

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September 30, 2008

Automation helps ovenmaker cook up profits The test kitchen at Wood Stone Corp., Bellingham, Wash., showcases most of the commercial kitchen appliances the company fabricates. Scuzza me, but you see, back in old Bellingham, that's automation. That slight variation of the old Dean Martin tune makes a lot of sense for Wood Stone... Read more...

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July 15, 2008

A new look at lift trucks Late-night legend Johnny Carson often played a character called Karnak, who could provide the answer to a question before the question was revealed to him. So in the spirit of this Nebraska-born prognosticator, let's throw out an answer. A: $4-per-gallon gas. Q: What caused drivers to... Read more...

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November 6, 2007

Increasing waterjet cutting profitability Over the past five years, the number of waterjet cutting machines sold worldwide, both abrasive and pure water, has increased by an average of 18 percent annually. That growth is projected to continue for the foreseeable future. Fabricators are showing more interest in the technology as... Read more...

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October 9, 2007

Successful automation isn't automatic Figure 1 The location of structural supports and electrical supplies influence the placement of a laser cutting cell and material handling automation in a plant. As with so many other ventures in life, successfully implementing a laser automation system rests on one key practice:... Read more...

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July 10, 2007

Better safe than saw awry Kirsan Engineering's saw loader has eliminated the need for a jib crane and a hoist. Lift trucks now deliver the barstock and tubing to its two Amada HA250 band saws with automatic feed. Safety is the most important, and most often the least appreciated, aspect of manufacturing. Simply put,... Read more...

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February 13, 2007

Handling improvements in safety, efficiency Over the years the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state regulators have driven higher workplace standards in safety procedures, checks, and processes. While more stringent safety practices are vital to employees' health and well-being, it is not necessarily obvious... Read more...

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October 10, 2006

Manufacturing evolution in the job shop Because of their press brakes' dynamic crowning and springback compensation technology, Gardner Manufacturing operators can bend long parts without worrying about the material bowing or twisting. Bronze Age, Iron Age, Industrial Age—each period in civilization's history has led... Read more...

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September 12, 2006

Long loads, narrow aisles, easy access Ireland is called the Emerald Isle, and for good reason. Regardless of the season, much of the island is covered with lush green vegetation. The mild winter weather is a product of the Gulf Stream, the Atlantic Ocean current that pushes moderate weather north from the Gulf of Mexico. The... Read more...

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July 11, 2006

Reaching peak performance, productivity Robotic welding has helped Alpine Engineered Products improve productivity, weld consistency, and overall product quality; eliminate outsourcing; and cut lead-times for its line of truss fabrication tables. The company invested inrobotic welding equipment that performs 85... Read more...

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December 13, 2005

Creating an efficient offline band sawing system Editor's Note: This is the second article in a two-part series on offline band saw cutting. Part I, which appeared in the September issue, focused mainly on material handling and included some related information on sawing. Part II focuses solely on saws and sawing. Answering a few of... Read more...

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October 11, 2005

Creating an efficient offline band sawing system Part I Editor's Note: This is the first article in a two-part series on offline band saw cutting. Part I focuses mainly on material handling and includes some related information on sawing. Part II focuses solely on saws and sawing. This first step in setting up an offline band sawing... Read more...

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