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The Fabricator May 2009
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.
Roll forming multiple gauges with precision
- By George Y. Li
- Jul 8, 2009
- Roll Forming
- Article
Compensating for gauge changes in precision roll forming doesn't necessarily require significant investment. Spaces, the use of gauge spacers, and other technique can help when roll forming parts of multiple gauges.
Measurement, assembly, and welding: Ultra Tool's quest for in-die perfection: Part II
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 7, 2009
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Ultra Tool & Manufacturing launched a program to tackle sensor technology in an effort to errorproof the pressroom.
Keeping the (fire) door open
- By Tim Heston
- May 14, 2009
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Article
A manufacturer of fire doors, in the South Bronx grows a business through market diversification and automation, just a few miles north of some of the most expensive real estate on earth.
Tooling organization means punching optimization
- By Dennis Lowry
- May 12, 2009
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Article
Turret punch press uptime will increase if you know your process capability, manufacture products within that capability, and optimize the layout of your tooling. It also will increase if you optimize programming, design, and tooling. It also is important to maintain proper die clearance and alignment of the press station.
5 process applications to tackle during a slow economy
- By Marc Pentecost
- May 12, 2009
- Bending and Forming
- Article
The decision to upgrade a section or an entire coil processing line involves plenty of intelligence gathering from the shop floor if the right decision is to be made.
Love of loft in 3-D CAD modeling
- By Gerald Davis
- May 1, 2009
- Shop Management
- Article
Leaning to use the loft tool in 3-D CAD modeling takes some work, but it can come in handy in certain circumstances.
Heavy hauling, heavy fabricating
- By Tim Heston
- May 1, 2009
- Manufacturing Software
- Article
Ohio-based Diamond heavy-haul found efficiency in its cutting operations through nesting software by managing remnants and reducing scrap.
- Podcasting
- 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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