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The Fabricator February 2004
The Fabricator is North America's leading magazine for the metal forming and fabricating industry. The magazine delivers the news, technical articles, and case histories that enable fabricators to do their jobs more efficiently. The Fabricator has served the industry since 1970.
Selecting the right tungsten
- By Brent Williams
- Feb 26, 2004
- Consumables
- Article
Most welders used to agree that a pure tungsten electrode was crucial to obtaining the best results for gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) aluminum, magnesium, and other alloys that required an AC arc.
Do you see the light?
- By Dan Davis
- Feb 26, 2004
- Shop Management
- Article
In this article, The FABRICATOR® attempts to shine the light on opportunities for improvement in both the front office and on the shop floor. In this case, the light is on the lights—as well as the heating and ventilating system and other energy-sapping devices.
A 'bout' with the champion
- By Dan Davis
- Feb 26, 2004
- Shop Management
- Article
Rep. Don Manzullo speaks about taxes, steel tariffs, health care, and manufacturing's future.
Wise words from the mountaintop—Part 2
- By Gerald Davis
- Feb 26, 2004
- Shop Management
- Article
Editor's Note: This is the second episode of a mountaintop dialog between Gerald and a wise business guru. Gerald has just been told that he has not been adept at the three critical management responsibilities – cash flow, policy, and enforcement. I glared at my adviser. He glared back...
Cutting through five myths about modern lasers
- By Dan Robinson
- Feb 12, 2004
- Laser Cutting
- Article
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.
Laser cell system gives job shop the home field advantage
- By Kate Bachman
- Feb 12, 2004
- Laser Cutting
- Article
Contract manufacturer CGI Automated Manufacturing Inc., Cicero, Ill., fabricates parts as an outsource resource for vertical manufacturers. The company started out as a stamping operation, then added other fabrication technologies, including welding, press brake forming, drilling, punching, rolling, shearing, and cutting.
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- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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