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	Hydroforming heats up: New techniques and equipment push industry forward By: Eric Lundin, Editor, TPJ-The Tube & Pipe JournalŽ Hydroforming was one of the fastest-growing metal forming technologies during the 1990s. Most of U.S. industry cooled down during and after the recession of 2001, but things have been heating up lately, and the world of hydroforming is no exception. The North American Hydroforming Conference and Exhibition (Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 in Dayton, Ohio), which was sponsored by the Tube & Pipe Association, International® (TPA), and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), showcased new techniques, equipment, and applications that are moving the industry forward. Publish date: January 13, 2004 Tech cell: Hydroforming
	Stretching metal's forming limits with HSP lubricants: Forming aluminum, high-strength steel without tooling upgrade By: Brad Jeffery, Contributing Writer Publish date: June 12, 2003 Tech cell: Metals/Materials
	Your best safety resource: The FMA/CNA Safety Committee By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager Do you know the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International™ (FMA)/CNA Safety Committee? If not, you should. They're an excellent resource for guidance on workplace safety issues. And they're the force behind the safety focus on thefabricator.com. Publish date: June 12, 2003 Tech cell: Safety
	Die Design for flat parts: Achieving perfection in a difficult task By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Flatness is one of the most difficult part characteristics to achieve in a conventional stamping die. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	Taking tubular aluminum scaffolding to new heights: Taper, aesthetics, elevated design for monumental structure By: Kate Bachman, STAMPING Journal® Editor For the company that broke the world record for building the tallest freestanding structure with a 320-foot scaffolding (the Statue of Liberty restoration project in 1984, see Sidebarat bottom of page)designing and constructing the scaffolding for the Washington Monument restoration project was just a natural next step. Publish date: December 11, 2003 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	How to recognize, minimize weld smut By: Frank Armao, Contributing Writer Publish date: April 10, 2003 Tech cell: Aluminum Welding
	Choosing a GMAW machine for occasional aluminum welding By: Frank Armao, Contributing Writer Publish date: September 25, 2003 Tech cell: Aluminum Welding
	Choosing the right oxyfuel gas and supply system By: David Bell, Contributing Writer Mixing oxygen with fuel gases for brazing, cutting, heating, and welding metal has been around since the early 1900s. Oxyfuel processes have remained in use over the years despite the introduction of other metal fabrication processes, such as arc welding, plasma cutting, and laser materials processing. Finding the most economical method for supplying oxyfuel gases requires a basic understanding of the process. Publish date: November 6, 2003 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	The history of welding according to Marty By: Marty Rice, Contributing Writer This is a welding history synopsis, as seen by me. If you are a history or English professor, you might want to stop reading at this point; it ain't gonna be pretty. Publish date: November 20, 2003 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Robotic arc welding gets smart in real time: Immediacy of information can benefit shop floors By: Tim Nacey, Contributing Writer Whether you're dealing with low part counts or wild welding variables or the challenges of just-in-time production, monitoring software can help smooth your operation. Publish date: September 4, 2001 Tech cell: Automation and Robotics
	Identifying the right cutting and welding tips: Understanding torch tip design and function By: John Uccellini, Contributing Writer Publish date: October 9, 2003 Tech cell: Consumables
	Repair Brazing: Fixing Faulty Jobs and worn-out components By: W. Daniel Kay, Contributing Writer Brazing has myriad uses for shop repairs. Knowing what seperates a proper brazing job from a poop one can save you alot of headaches and produce some slick results in the process. Publish date: July 26, 2002 Tech cell: Repair and Field Welding