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	Making plasma cutting easier: Using CNC automation technology By: Brad Thompson and Kris Hanchette, Contributing Writers For many people, the world of plasma cutting is a complex and daunting place, with a cryptic set of rules that can be mastered only by highly trained technicians after weeks of training. For every change of material or thickness being cut, a long process ensues of resetting gas mixtures, tweaking pierce heights and pierce delays, and manually calibrating every last parameter to ensure a reliable result. Publish date: August 28, 2003 Tech cell: Plasma Cutting
	Cutting to the chase: Array By: Array Array Publish date: Array Tech cell: Array
	Take the old with the new - Selecting saw blades with new technologies in mind By: Dave Byrley, Contributing Writer New methods for cutting tube and pipe have been introduced to welding shops in the last few years—methods designed not only to cut metal, but also to cut costs. Publish date: May 29, 2003 Tech cell: Sawing
	Cutting to the chase Sawing structural and architectural tubing: Sawing structural and architectural tubing By: David McCorry, Contributing Writer This article examines common fabrication processes for structural and architectural tube. It specifically focuses on cutting, sawing, miter cutting, bundle sawing, and cambering. Publish date: December 13, 2001 Tech cell: Sawing
	Choosing the right coated abrasive for plate finishing applications: A look at grain properties By: Mark Boudreau and Dave Jacoby, Contributing Writers Most plate fabricating companies need to select a coated abrasive to finish their parts. This selection process can be intimidating, as well as confusing, because so many types of coated abrasives are available. Publish date: January 29, 2004 Tech cell: Finishing
	Using hydroforming aluminum components versus steel stampings: The contender gains points, but the champion is still in the fight By: Daniel Hunter, Contributing Writer This article examines two transitions that are occurring in the automotive industry—the change from stamping to hydroforming, and the substitution of aluminum where steel was used previously. Publish date: November 15, 2001 Tech cell: Hydroforming
	Pressure-sequence and high-pressure hydroforming: Knowing the processes can mean boosting profits By: Gary Morphy, Contributing Writer Pressure-sequence hydroforming can form complex parts as well as forming most ductile metals, including high-strength, low-alloy, and stainless steels with sharper corners, thick-walled tube, and other difficult features. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Hydroforming
	Tube Hydroforming Design Flexibility—Part IV By: Gary Morphy, Contributing Writer Publish date: October 23, 2003 Tech cell: Hydroforming
	Lifting the load: Applications for electric lift trucks in manufacturing By: Jenifer Sopko, Contributing Writer Manufacturers face relentless challenges in their efforts to meet changing demand. In their materials handling operation, these challenges include moving materials in tight spaces, providing just-in-time (JIT) delivery to production areas, and ensuring that lift trucks are available when and where they are needed. Maintaining production efficiency requires sturdy, dependable lift trucks that are maneuverable, easy to operate, and easy to maintain. Publish date: April 10, 2003 Tech cell: Materials Handling
	Making steels stronger By: Bob Capudean, Contributing Writer When it comes to modifying a steel's strength and hardness, it's important to not confuse hardness with hardenability and remember that hardenability characteristics are important because they help identify how much a specific steel will harden during welding. Publish date: October 9, 2003 Tech cell: Metals/Materials
	Roll formers look for a win: Industry players hope to score with customization, better technology By: Lincoln Brunner, Contributing Writer Publish date: September 25, 2003 Tech cell: Roll Forming
	Respirator selection as a business decision: How to choose the right equipment for your welders By: Clifford Frey, Contributing Writer Several technical articles have addressed respiratory diseases associated with welding activities and when a respirator should be used to help prevent these diseases. Once an employer concludes that respiratory protection is the appropriate option for a particular application, the next step is selecting the right respirator. Publish date: January 29, 2004 Tech cell: Safety
	Common barricades on the road to lean By: Gary Conner, Contributing Writer The number of opportunities to steer your company wrong during a move toward lean manufacturing are myriad. Knowing a few of the common ones may help you achieve your goals without a lot of headaches. Publish date: Array Tech cell: Shop Strategies
	Taking a look at performance appraisals By: Terry White, Contributing Writer If you make continuous feedback part of your managerial style, the annual performance appraisal becomes an affirmation of a positive working relationship. Publish date: March 28, 2002 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	Inspecting for and correcting coil reel damage By: Robert Kotynski, Contributing Writer Written in a question-and-answer format, this article offers tips for inspecting and correcting damage to coil reels. Descriptions of several tests are offered, including arbor or reel runout, lost motion, final indicator, and segments straightness tests. Frequently encountered problems such as coilers that break constantly, telescoping coils, and marred material are also addressed. Publish date: October 11, 2001 Tech cell: Coil Processing
	Installing and maintaining coil cradles and reels By: Robert Kotynski, Contributing Writer The installation procedures that can help to prolong the life of coil cradles and reels are outlined in this article. Specific steps to maintain cradles and reels are also included. Publish date: October 11, 2001 Tech cell: Coil Processing
	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
	Examining press feeding options: Considerations that determine a feed's effectiveness By: Bruce Grant, Contributing Writer Press- and servo-driven roll feeds and gripper feeds are almost as common to the stamping industry as sheet metal and dies. Knowing how to use them effectively may not be so common. Publish date: July 12, 2001 Tech cell: Press Feeding
	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
	Finding and creating value in your stamping operation: How to analyze your plant to improve profitability By: Frank G. Rubury, Contributing Writer A different breed of competitor has emerged recently in the stamping industry to challenge traditional thinking. These competitors are companies that focus on time as a basic measurement, giving them the advantages of flexibility, innovation, responsiveness, and low costs. They know how to make money in stamping operations and take business away from less astute competitors. Publish date: December 11, 2003 Tech cell: Press Technology
	Key design principles for successful deep drawing By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Successful deep drawing depends on many factors. Ignoring even one of them during die design and build can prove disastrous. Publish date: May 30, 2001 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	Know your bending basics—Part 1 By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer Knowing how metal bends and what factors come into play during bending -- especially wipe bending—can make a positive difference in your stamping operation. Publish date: May 15, 2001 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	Designing progressive dies: Reviewing the basics of progressive tooling By: Michael Korneli, Contributing Writer Decisions and compromises must be made when designing progressive dies to produce a part. Knowing ahead of time what this process entails just might help you. Publish date: September 17, 2001 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	Part nesting and die design tips for reducing and utilizing scrap in stamping operations By: Art Hedrick, Contributing Writer You might be able to gain a competitive edge by learning how to reduce the amount of engineered scrap, or that material that was inteded to be scrap rather than scrap created because of defective piece parts. Publish date: November 15, 2001 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	Rising expectations spark new approach to draw die development: Reconciling demands for increased quality at lower costs By: Greg Faucher, Contributing Writer A recently formulated approach to draw die development incorporates simultaneous engineering to identify and address potential problems before dies are built. Publish date: June 13, 2001 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	Protecting dies against press system faults By: Harry J. Walters, Contributing Writer The need for die protection has existed ever since the first die was produced. The most elementary form of protection has always been an alert, dependable operator. However, an operator cannot always react to a problem before it damages a die. Publish date: May 30, 2001 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	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
	The growing use of orbital tube welding: Quality, repeatability, and documentation drive the technology By: William J. Wuertz, Contributing Writer Although orbital tube welding has been used in aerospace, semiconductor, and other high-purity applications for a long time, general industrial markets just now are beginning to view it as a viable and economical option for joining stainless steel tubing. Publish date: July 12, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Troubleshooting compression bending By: Marsha Blasengame, Contributing Writer You can achieve nearly trouble-free bending by being aware of the causes of typical compression bending problems and by correctly operating and maintaining the compression bender. Publish date: January 13, 2004 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Solving Problems on the Tube Mill By: Robert Sladky, Contributing Writer Tube mill operators face a variety of challenges everyday in their efforts to produce high-quality tubing in a cost effective and productive way. Publish date: August 16, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	Laser welding of stainless pressure tubes By: Frank Fenton, Contributing Writer Not all laser welded tubes are created equal. Know what to look for in the final product to ensure that you're buying quality and not just an imposter. Publish date: July 12, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	Using existing tooling for new product applications: Evaluating the tooling's capabilities and limitations By: David Jenkins Jr., Contributing Writer The article outlines factors for consideration when changing material type, grade, coatings, efficient speed requirements, specialty shapes, etc. Special consideration is given to the difference in speed between the minor relief angle and the root diameter. Publish date: November 29, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	Taking the troubles out of tube mill tooling: Preventing and solving some common problems By: Chris Miller, Contributing Writer This article discusses the prevention of problems associated with tube mill tooling, touching on maintaining tooling, as well as troubleshooting common problems that may arise during the tube production process. Publish date: October 11, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	Examining tube mill roll tooling, setup, and maintenance By: Dan Ventura, Contributing Writer In today's competitive market, two of the most important considerations for high-quality production are proper roll tooling setup and mill alignment. Publish date: September 17, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	Do your tubes seam good enough? Using eddy current testing to make sure By: Tim Brown, Contributing Writer Eddy current testing offers several features that makers of welded tube may find to their liking—in particular, high throughput speeds and sensitive flaw detection. Publish date: August 16, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	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
	Plotting for success: Using edge thickness measurements to aid troubleshooting By: W.B. "Bud" Graham, Contributing Writer The butler slipped through the pantry area with the warm milk and, after adding some arsenic, served the beverage to his master. The butler had been gradually increasing the amount of arsenic over many months, so the change in the milk's taste wasn't noticeable. Soon the mistress and her nefarious servant would be rid of the one thing stopping their affair. Publish date: October 23, 2003 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	Managing environmental risk in tube, pipe production: What you need to know about state and federal regulations By: Kim Conant, Contributing Writer Publish date: January 29, 2004 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
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	Considering the benefits of pulse spray transfer GMAW By: Paul Niskala, Contributing Writer Publish date: October 25, 2002 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Advantages of plasma welding: Often-overlooked PAW offers speed and affordability By: Randy Dull, Contributing Writer Plasma arc welding sometimes offers greater welding speed than gas tungsten arc welding at lower cost than laser beam welding. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Examining the GTAW environment: Choosing the right electrode and booth for your application By: Richard Mann, Contributing Writer The author outlines basic components of a welding booth suitable for GTAW, and offers possible solutions to a decline in availability of the thoriated tungsten used in a GTAW electrode. He also offers ideas for providing a clean air supply for the GTAW operator. Publish date: July 12, 2001 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
	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
	Three optional techniques for beveling: Understanding the advantages and drawbacks of each By: Gary Sheridan, Contributing Writer Many fabricators use standard plasma cutters and abrasives to create beveled edges. Along with these traditional methods, welders also have the option of using three alternative beveling techniques: punch and nibble, peeling and shearing, and milling and routing. Each has advantages and drawbacks. Publish date: February 26, 2004 Tech cell: Cutting and Weld Prep
	Design tips for sheet metal: Bend relief, small holes, hole distortion near bends, and minimum flange widths By: Gerald Davis, Contributing Writer The article discusses making small holes and when to use a punch or laser cutter, inside radius measurements and how they differ depending on whether you are coining or air bending on a press brake, and adding bend relief to prevent tearing material. Publish date: October 25, 2001 Tech cell: Bending
	Adaptive bending: Achieving accurate first-piece bending results By: Wim Serruys, Contributing Writer Adaptive bending allows press brake operators to measure a bend angle during the forming process and feed the information to the numerical control. The article discusses springback and how to determine it and the fact that when air bending, 90 percent of problems result during initial setup, and only 10 percent result from springback. It also discusses using an angle control system, methods of measuring angles, and requirements for angle measurement systems. Publish date: November 15, 2001 Tech cell: Bending