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	Plasma pleases plenty By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief Technological developments in lasers are positioning them as an attractive alternative to plasma. But fabricators are still sticking with plasma cutting for many applications where speed and cost-effective operation are concerns. Publish date: June 8, 2004 Tech cell: Plasma Cutting
	Fabricating technology advancements drive new plate finishing trends By: Kate Bachman, STAMPING Journal® Editor The same industry forces of nature—globalization, economic conditions, quality demands, and safety and environmental regulations—that are pressuring metal fabricators to do more, better, and faster with less are blowing no less forcefully on finishing fabricators. Publish date: July 10, 2003 Tech cell: Finishing
	Handling metal stamping wastes: Protecting the environment - - and your business By: Rich Bravieri, Contributing Writer Metal stamping companies are required to comply with a number of regulations relating to the collection, transport, treatment, and disposal of the wastes they generate. As a result, each company must learn which materials are classfied as hazardous and how to comply with detailed regulations. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Materials Handling
	Big steel on the ropes: Consolidation looms for a troubled industry By: Lincoln Brunner, Contributing Writer Integrated steel mills in the U.S. are feeling the heat of foreign competition, pricing problems, and bankruptcies. How long will it be before consolidations start narrowing the field? Publish date: June 18, 2001 Tech cell: Metals/Materials
	Combating plate corrosion: Improving corrosion resistance through welding, fabrication methods By: Hira Ahluwalia, Ph.D., Contributing Writer Publish date: October 9, 2003 Tech cell: Metals/Materials
	How to avoid getting burned by hot work: Preventing losses and insuring safety By: Factory Mutual Engineering Corp. Maintaining a safe work environment in facilities in which hot work, such as welding, is done can be easier said than done. Measures such as preventive safety, safety zones, and fire watches can keep employees safe and worker's comp time down Publish date: July 26, 2001 Tech cell: Safety
	Stamp of Approval: Full-court press safety: How to maintain an effective safety program end to end By: Herb Kamphausen, Contributing Writer If you want a safe press operation, look beyond the machinery. Don't be surprised to find the keys to a good safety program well outside the confines of the pressroom. Publish date: August 23, 2001 Tech cell: Safety
	Ensuring a plant's electrical system safety: One company's experience with infrared thermography By: Mark Paulson, Contributing Writer This article takes a look at using infrared thermography in the plant setting to detect potential fire hazards. It discusses who can provide the service, what sorts of problems it can detect, and generally explains how the problems discovered when using this technology should be handled. It also uses an actual inspection as a basis for the discussion. Publish date: November 29, 2001 Tech cell: Safety
	Assessing cutting and forming machine tool safety By: David Withrow, Contributing Writer The expanded breadth of recent standards typically includes the entire life expectancy of machines, the full scope of possible risks, the frequency and severity of risks, and the possibility of harm. Publish date: November 15, 2001 Tech cell: Safety
	Proper guarding protects workers: Six steps to focusing on your employees' needs By: Gerry Timms, Contributing Writer When people think of machine guarding, usually they think of devices to protect people from the moving parts on machinery. Publish date: July 12, 2001 Tech cell: Safety
	When sparks fly ... By: Kathie Leonard, Contributing Writer This article combines examples of fires caused by inadequate protection from welding with information on heat-resistant textiles and how they can be used to provide that protection. Publish date: December 13, 2001 Tech cell: Safety
	Dressing for success and other welding safety tips By: Howard Cary, Contributing Writer Whether we are attending a social occasion or dressing for the job, we all give some thought about what we are going to wear. Publish date: May 30, 2001 Tech cell: Safety
	Defibrillators—Should you have one in your workplace? By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager This article explores the facts about AEDs, the legalities surrounding their use by laypersons, and guidelines for implementing an AED program in the workplace. Publish date: May 29, 2003 Tech cell: Safety
	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
	Making the workplace safe for Spanish-speaking employees By: Kelly Langdon, Contributing Writer Modifying your safety program to address the needs of your Spanish-speaking employees can create a much safer work environment. Here's how one company achieved that goal. Publish date: June 26, 2003 Tech cell: Safety
	Having a safe office party By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager Publish date: November 8, 2004 Tech cell: Safety
	Occupational injury and illness statistics: Where does your manufacturing job rank? By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager In December 2003 the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its 2002 occupational injuries and illnesses data. A total of 4.7 million nonfatal injuries and illnesses were reported in private-industry workplaces during 2002, resulting in a rate of 5.3 cases per 100 equivalent full-time workers. Among goods-producing categories, incidence rates ranged from 4.0 cases per 100 workers in mining to 7.2 cases per 100 workers in manufacturing. These numbers are overall averages of subsets in each major category. Publish date: January 29, 2004 Tech cell: Safety
	Gear up for welding By: Marty Rice, Contributing Writer Publish date: March 11, 2004 Tech cell: Safety
	Safeguarding machines with an ergonomic spin: The importance of human factors in indstrial safety standards By: Gary Hutter, P.E., Ph.D., Contributing Writer Human factors contain elements of psychology, engineering, statistics, and observation. Safety codes and standards often are written based on some aspect of human factors, and it may be critical to have a full understanding of the human factors behind the code or standard before applying the same concept to other equipment. Publish date: June 8, 2004 Tech cell: Safety
	Put your money where your mouse is: How to succeed in e-business By: Bob Jackson, Contributing Writer To decrease your chance of failure in e-business, focus on the business issues first and the technology issues second. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Managers are not necessarily leaders By: Steve D. Benson, Contributing Writer Often we are told that leadership is the key to the success of any business or organization. What is leadership? Is it the same as management? And whatseparates would-be or so-so leaders from world-class leaders? Publish date: June 26, 2003 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Reflection—Getting the most from experience By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer Leaders, what have you learned about yourself, your employees, and your company in the past year? What were your business blessings? What did you learn about your leadership style or methods? What do you intend to take into the new year, and what will you leave behind? Publish date: November 20, 2003 Tech cell: For CEOs
	New Year's Resolutions: Making them work all year long By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer What are your resolutions for 2004? "I'm going to lose that extra 15 pounds." "I plan to exercise more this year." "I'm going to be more complimentary to my staff." "I'm going to be more patient." Or, did you remember the resolutions you didn't keep last year and ask yourself, "Why make resolutions? I won't keep them once I get back to the daily grind." Publish date: January 13, 2004 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Taxing situation: New tax incentives aimed at helping out people like metal fabricators By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief Most fabricators aren't knowledgeable about tax laws and don't have time to immerse themselves in tax updates. They're too busy on the shop floor. Publish date: January 29, 2004 Tech cell: For CEOs
	US. DOC Offers Export Assistance: Provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Administration. By: Kate Bachman, STAMPING Journal� Editor Publish date: March 11, 2004 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Implementing open-book management: A management philosophy for surviving the global economy By: Larry Dunville, Contributing Writer Today global competitors are literally willing to work for food. U.S. workers want a car, a home, and a college education for their kids in addition to their meals. Reducing pay and eliminating benefits is not an answer for anything but a lower standard of living. The challenge is not reducing compensation but rather dramatically improving productivity. Making owners out of employees is the ticket to that productivity. Open Book Management is a philosophy—a value system. Publish date: March 11, 2004 Tech cell: For CEOs
	When hurricanes come: Dealing with the unexpected By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer Many people watched with awe as the recent barrage of hurricanes hit the Caribbean and southeastern United States. Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne caused destruction that totaled billions of dollars and, regrettably, took the lives of many people. We sympathize with all those who experienced Mother Nature's wrath and had their lives turned upside down. Publish date: October 12, 2004 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Beating 'world' pricing: Nu-Way Industries finds the formula to take on competition from China By: Scot Stevens, Contributing Writer During the depths of the manufacturing slowdown that has cost the fabricated metal products sector nearly 300,000 jobs since 2000, Steven Southwell, president of Des Plaines, Ill.-based Nu-Way Industries Inc., faced a depressing challenge from one of his multinational OEM customers??either meet the ??total cost of acquisition? achieved in China or purchase the part from the Chinese supplier, inventory it, and incorporate it into the family of parts supplied by Nu-Way. Publish date: January 13, 2004 Tech cell: Fab Stories
	'It's gonna be painful' Metal industry players note little to reassure them in days ahead By: Lincoln Brunner, Contributing Writer Manufacturers were hurting before September. How do things look now? Well ... they could be better, industry players say. Publish date: November 15, 2001 Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis
	Staying lean in a lean economy By: Gary Conner, Contributing Writer Slow times call for some desperate measures, but losing sight of a lean approach to manufacturing should not be one of them. Take an opportunity that slow times present to evaluate your business and take appropriate steps towards a lean operation. Publish date: June 18, 2002 Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis
	Mac's Muse: One potato, two potatoes, three potatoes ... gone! As U.S. steel industry gets its lunch eaten, many parties can share blame By: Don McNeeley, Contributing Writer A lot of parties can share the blame for what's happened to the North American steel industry, and its going to take effort from them all to pull the industry out of its quagmire. Can it be done? Time will tell. Publish date: November 15, 2001 Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis
	Steel industry anything but status quo: Next generation of distributors set to lead wave of change By: Donald R. McNeeley, Ph.D., Contributing Writer As the market demands change, the steel distribution industry will take up the gauntlet and change with the times. Contrary to some speculation, the steel manufacturing industry is neither going away nor reluctant to embrace the innovations necessary to survive. Publish date: July 12, 2001 Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis
	Sick at Work? By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager All employees have days at work when they don't feel well. Usually these days are intermittent and can be attributed to a cold or other illness or job-related stress. Publish date: May 15, 2003 Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis
	The end of the (welding) world as we know it?: Connecticut may face changes in its vocational-technical welding programs By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer The end of manufacturing is near for the state of Connecticut, some fear. Publish date: June 26, 2003 Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis
	Pinpointing future laser welding markets By: Lincoln Brunner, Contributing Writer 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
	March for manufacturing By: Scot Stevens, Contributing Writer As the "jobless" recovery continues, the job cleansing of the U.S. manufacturing base tops 2.7 million. These millions now without jobs remain faceless, statistical footnotes to mainstream media reports about how the recession ended in 2001, production is on the rise, and how job losses are singularly attributable to productivity gains. The outsourcing of the American dream for small manufacturers proceeds unabated. Publish date: October 23, 2003 Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis
	A 'bout' with the champion By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief Rep. Don Manzullo speaks about taxes, steel tariffs, health care, and manufacturing's future. Publish date: February 26, 2004 Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis
	Goin' Global: How U.S. fabricators can angle in worldwide waters By: Kate Bachman, STAMPING Journal� Editor The U.S. is considered to be the best consumer market in the world. However, competition for this market has increased as more and more countries have cast their rods in the U.S consumer pool. Publish date: March 11, 2004 Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis
	Tips on Lean Manufacturing: How to purge weight from your manufacturing operation By: Gary Conner, Contributing Writer All manufacturing operations need to reinvent themselves to compete in today's marketplace. What can you do to change? Try going lean. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Shop Strategies
	Tips on Lean Manufacturing: Mastering the stop 'n' go of your shop's work flow By: Gary Conner, Contributing Writer Mastering the flow of work through your shop is your most important taks if you are attempting Toyota's approach to lean manufacturing. Publish date: August 16, 2001 Tech cell: Shop Strategies
	Superior Service—Why you need it By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager Service can make or break a business. Of the top nine reasons consumers give for buying a specific product, eight pertain to the abilities of the customer service system, for example, responsiveness, technical skill, and professional attitude.¹ Publish date: April 10, 2003 Tech cell: Shop Strategies
	Overcoming the skilled labor shortage By: Kevin Cole, Contributing Writer The labor force of tomorrow needs to embrace manufacturing today if the industry is going to attract and keep the workers it needs in the future. Publish date: May 15, 2001 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	Getting the most for your money: 12 financial tips for welding professionals By: Bruce Fenton, Contributing Writer 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
	Overcoming organizational paralysis By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer Paralysis – what a horrible thought. What if you found yourself in a situation in which you had partial or complete loss of motion and sensation in your body? Publish date: May 15, 2003 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	The future of vocational education By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager The death knell is sounding for vocational programs throughout the U.S. Readers who responded "Yes, vocational programs have been cut" to thefabricator.com's recent question regarding the status of vocational programs where they live outnumbered those responding "No, vocational programs are intact" three to one. Publish date: June 12, 2003 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	Tuning a piano—making the most of your best resources By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer Publish date: July 24, 2003 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	Budget cuts hit welding hard: Extraordinary effort is critical to welding programs� survival By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer Publish date: September 25, 2003 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	Shedding light on negativity—Part 1 By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager Publish date: October 9, 2003 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	Is your company a breeding ground for workplace violence? By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager Workplace violence—many of us think about it only when national or local media reports an incident. Most of us probably think it happens infrequently and never could happen where we work. And it's likely that workplace violence victims thought the same thing, before it happened to them. Publish date: November 6, 2003 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	Shedding light on negativity—Part 2 By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager Publish date: November 6, 2003 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	Dealing with difficult people: Giving time but saving energy By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer Have you ever felt frustrated or irritated with a co-worker, subordinate, or boss? We've all had the occasional run-in with someone at work. Periodic disagreements, misunderstandings, and faulty communication can lead to frustration. But have you ever met that uniqueperson who causes you extreme frustration every timeyou come in contact with him or her? Publish date: May 4, 2004 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	Flatness in coil processing operations: New turns in the leveling process By: Eric Theis, Contributing Writer Most flat-rolled coil processing operations use some sort of roller leveling technology. Operations people understand what these machines can do to improve the quality of the product they produce. In the competitive marketplace, customers demand and get more that just flat sheets or slit coils. Publish date: August 16, 2001 Tech cell: Coil Processing
	Pairing a servo feed with a pull-through straightener: Applications for noncosmetic stamped parts By: Todd Wenzel, Contributing Writer This article explores the possibility that servo feeds can be used with pull-through straighteners as opposed to a conventional feed line that uses a powered straightener. Using the servo-PTS (pull-through straightener) can save money on equipment and material. The only limitation may be marking the material so noncosmetic applications are recommended. Publish date: December 13, 2001 Tech cell: Coil Processing
	Handling the Rush By: Lincoln Brunner, Contributing Writer Think delicate: an antique vase, velvet gloves, the sweet sound of string music.Then imagine a typical stamping operation: bam-bam, metal on metal, all day long. Publish date: May 29, 2003 Tech cell: Press Feeding
	Appliancemaker reduces downtime with stamping press feed system: Inconsistent feeds caused die jams, inconsistent parts By: Kate Bachman, STAMPING Journal® Editor The Whirlpool Co. builds refrigerators at its facility in Fort Smith, Ark. The company stamps the appliance parts—large and small, galvanized, cold-rolled, and aluminum—on approximately 35 presses. The majority of its stamping presses are straight-side machines, although some are open-back inclinable (OBI), and a few are hydraulic. Publish date: January 13, 2004 Tech cell: Press Feeding
	Contract stamper increases die life and draw die productivity: Link-drive presses, value-added services, and employee initiative keep the company competitive By: Heinz Becker, Contributing Writer Publish date: November 15, 2001 Tech cell: Press Technology
	Metal stamping and electromagnetic forming: New process improves material formability, reduces wrinkling By: Helen Gallagher, Contributing Writer This article describes the development of electromagnetic forming (EMF) and how EMF works. Publish date: October 25, 2001 Tech cell: Press Technology
	Hydraulic presses make their mark By: Lincoln Brunner, Contributing Writer Publish date: September 25, 2003 Tech cell: Press Technology
	Cutting die-related costs: Where to look to save money By: Michael Korneli, Contributing Writer Demands for cheaper, better, and faster tooling for stampings and the pace of business continue to escalate. This trend is not going to reverse itself. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	Bending tube with an all-electric machine: Characteristics and capabilities By: Jeff Tapper, Contributing Writer This article discusses the ins and outs of all-electric tube bending machines, discussing the challenges, performance characteristics, and typical options of all-electric benders. Publish date: December 13, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Automating your end forming operation: How to maximize efficiency in the shop By: Dale Miller, Contributing Writer Efficiency, productivity, and quality are focal points for end forming operations, and many manufacturers are looking to automation to improve those dimensions of their businesses. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Waste not, want not: Array By: Array Array Publish date: Array Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	The wrinkle-wiper for tube bends: How to choose and use wiper dies By: Teresa Fisher, Contributing Writer A wiper die is a piece of tooling used in tube bending that helps keep the bend from wrinkling. While there are many reasons and ways to use a wiper die in a tube bending maching, you should also know what types are available, their differences, and how to choose the right one for your application. Publish date: September 25, 2003 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Choosing the right robotic weld cell for your operation By: Michael Passmore, Contributing Writer Your company's first robot may cause more trouble than expected. This doesn't mean that the robot will not work, but it is a piece of Publish date: January 29, 2004 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Inline gauge control in welded tube production: Reducing conversion losses By: W.B. "Bud" Graham, Contributing Writer Reducing scrap when converting strip to finished tube is a huge step in bettering your bottom line. Publish date: July 26, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	Choosing a GMAW machine for occasional aluminum welding By: Frank Armao, Contributing Writer Publish date: September 25, 2003 Tech cell: Aluminum Welding
	Using inverter technology: FAQs about inverter-based plasma cutters By: Brian Schmidt, Contributing Writer Businesses feel a constant pressure to gain an advantage and control their processes better. However, the decision to embrace new technology often leaves them feeling vulnerable. In the realm of hand-held metal cutting operations, one such decision is choosing between traditional technology and an inverter-based plasma cutting system. Publish date: July 24, 2003 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Whale watching: A doctor's love of whales leads to a complex welding project By: Dianna Dearen, Contributing Writer Metal artist James Berry constructed a large whale display by making healthy use of Gas Metal Arc Welding. Here's how he did it, and why. Publish date: June 15, 2001 Tech cell: Art and Sculpture
	It happens 'under the hood': Chicago-area builder of water gardens becomes sculptor By: Mike Dorcey, Contributing Writer Rick Walsh isn't your typical artisan, nor are his works typical welding pieces. But his personal evolution as both an artist and a welder illustrate the innovation and persistence of any successful welding operation. Publish date: July 12, 2002 Tech cell: Art and Sculpture
	Riding on the cusp of something great: When Colorado artist's career hits plateaus, he climbs them By: Kate Bachman, STAMPING Journal® Editor Kevin Robb's sculptures seem to defy gravity, arrest time, encroach space. Each sculpture is a moment freeze-framed; each element seems to be impossibly suspended. Publish date: May 15, 2003 Tech cell: Art and Sculpture
	Art From the Forge: Finding new sources for inspiration By: Dona Z. Meilach, Contributing Writer 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
	Metal Art Takes on the Fireplace: Jim Truett�s custom fireplace screens are both functional and beautiful By: Brian Schmidt, Contributing Writer Metal art takes on many forms, from wall hangings to picture frames to fireplace screens. Just ask Jim Truett, a district sales manager for Miller Electric Mfg. Co. by day and artist in his spare time from his Huntsville, Utah, home. Publish date: February 26, 2004 Tech cell: Art and Sculpture
	Automated welding for job shops By: Bruce McHaney, Contributing Writer A robotic weldingsystem represents a significant capital investment for a job shop. Publish date: July 12, 2001 Tech cell: Automation and Robotics
	How to Kill a Robotic Project in Five Easy Steps By: Jim Berge, Contributing Writer How would you like to fail utterly in your quest to modernize your shop with robotic weldingequipment? Look no further—we've got all the bad advice you need right here. Publish date: July 12, 2001 Tech cell: Automation and Robotics
	Setting realistic goals for robotic welding projects By: Jim Berge, Contributing Writer Expecting a robot to solve all of your production problems can inflict the cruel irony of ceating more. If you want your robots to speed up your operation, know what they can and can't do from the start. Publish date: November 15, 2001 Tech cell: Automation and Robotics
	Is robotic welding right for you?: Making an informed decision By: Tim Nacey, Contributing Writer 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
	Selecting equipment for a robotic welding workcell By: Darl Osborne, Contributing Writer So you've decided to automate your welding process. Now it's time to select the equipment that performs the robotic welding. It's critical to take care choosing the appropriate equipment and an integration partner. Publish date: August 14, 2003 Tech cell: Automation and Robotics
	Gas-shielded cored wires find their niche: Suitable applications for flux-cored and metal-cored electrodes By: Dwight Myers, Contributing Writer Gas-shielded flux-cored and metal-cored wires are growing in popularity because the wires are fabricated and can be applied to many applications. Publish date: June 15, 2001 Tech cell: Consumables
	Don't be a hot dog with heating heads: Tips for safe use By: Jeff Johnson, Contributing Writer Some call them rosebuds, others call them multiflame heating heads, and a few call them heat sticks. No matter what you call torch attachments, this article is a frank discussion about these tools that use oxygen and a fuel gas to make a lot of heat quickly. When used properly, they can make quick work of many heating jobs. Publish date: May 29, 2003 Tech cell: Consumables
	Spinning your wheels?: Separate grinding wheel facts from myths By: Roger Cloutier, Contributing Writer Grinding wheels used in welding and fabrication are strong, tough tools, but many in the industry have called them "rocks" or "stones," implying that they're unbreakable. Publish date: May 29, 2003 Tech cell: Consumables
	Brake Line: Press Brakes and More: Planning to cut corners on safety? By: Steve D. Benson, Contributing Writer Press brake safety is a common sense issue. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Bending
	The Brakes: Press Brakes and You -- Whose business is safety? Everybody's By: Bob Butchart, Contributing Writer What sort of safety measures needed in your shop depends somewhat on your equipment, but making your press brake a safe piece of equipment is largely a matter of old-fashioned common sense. Publish date: October 11, 2001 Tech cell: Bending
	Press brakes: the quest for a happy ending: Manufacturers, users hope technology is the ticket By: Lincoln Brunner, Contributing Writer Screen some press brake owners and manufacturers these days, and it's like they're all reading from the same script: Publish date: June 26, 2003 Tech cell: Bending
	New PC-based controls open path to better press brake utilization: Control improvements simplify operator use By: Todd A. Kirchoff, Contributing Writer Press brake forming always has been a labor-intensive process. Shrinking lead-times and smaller lot sizes demand more frequent setups, which cut into productive output hours and put more pressure on manufacturing efficiencies. Fabricators need to find ways to reduce machine downtime for setup and operator adjustments. Publish date: November 6, 2003 Tech cell: Bending
	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
	The business of lasers By: Bill Isaac, Contributing Writer As we all know, the laser industry has seen easier times. Economic and market pressures have changed the competitive landscape for laser cutting equipment, and the changes are likely to continue. Both lasermakers and laser users need to adapt to the changes in the laser market, and the companies that recognize and adapt first are likely to be those that succeed. Publish date: July 24, 2003 Tech cell: Laser Cutting
	Cutting through five myths about modern lasers: The truth behind laser cutting technology By: Dan Robinson, Contributing Writer Whether you're operating a 10-year-old laser machine or evaluating the purchase of a new one, staying up-to-date on current laser cutting technology and techniques can be the key to maintaining a competitive edge. Publish date: February 12, 2004 Tech cell: Laser Cutting