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Tips for creating sheet metal tubes with perforations
- By Gerald Davis
CAD guru Gerald Davis discusses how Fold/Unfold tools can be used with the Fill Pattern tool when working with sheet metal tube models.
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- The season for NBT Summer Manufacturing Camps nears
- Miscellaneous metals fabricator increases productivity and opportunity with plasma cutting
- Zekelman Industries to invest $120 million in Arkansas expansion
- HGG Profiling Equipment names area sales manager
- Benteler announces $21 million Louisiana expansion
- Brushless copper tubing cutter adjusts to ODs up to 2-1/8 in.
- International Pipe announces asset purchase of Big Bear Pipe & Steel
- BLM GROUP appoints Intermountain regional manager
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Making the move from hard automation to robotic welding
- By Jeffrey Noruk
- May 6, 2024
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
When water heater maker A.O. Smith wanted to upgrade to robotic welding, it analyzed its entire production line to make full use of the latest automation.
3D laser tube cutting system available in 3, 4, or 5 kW
- Apr 16, 2024
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
BLM GROUP USA has introduced the LT12 lasertube system for cutting light and heavy tubes and profiles up to 305 mm dia.
Corrosion-inhibiting coating can be peeled off after use
- Apr 15, 2024
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Cortec offers VpCI-372 water-based, corrosion-inhibiting coating that can be applied directly to metal for protection in sheltered conditions.
ICM opens Colorado pipe fabrication shop
- Apr 11, 2024
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
Industrial Constructors/Managers Inc. (ICM) has opened a steel fabrication facility next to its Pueblo, Colo., office that gives the company a dedicated space to expand its pipe fabricating capacity, reports Mile High CRE.
National Tube Supply names VP of operations
- Apr 11, 2024
- Tube and Pipe Production
- News Release
University Park, Ill.-based National Tube Supply, a supplier of mechanical tube and chrome bar, has hired Jim Morton as vice president of operations.
Team Industries names director of advanced technology and manufacturing
- Apr 10, 2024
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
Team Industries Inc., Kaukauna, Wis., has announced the appointment of Phil Hogue in the role of director of advanced technology and manufacturing.
Orbital tube welding webinar to be held April 23
- Apr 9, 2024
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
Axxair USA (an SFE Group brand) and Owetec Services will present a live webinar, “Understanding the Orbital Tube Welding Process - Live Demonstration,” on April 23 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Push-feeding saw station cuts nonferrous metals
- Apr 9, 2024
- Sawing
- Product Release
The TigerSaw 2000 Compact from TigerStop is a fully automatic optimizing and push-feeding saw station for cutting nonferrous metals including aluminum and copper. The compact saw is suitable for use in a variety of industries, including prefabrication, mechanical construction, aluminum processing,...
Global Seamless selects Louisiana for first U.S. facility
- Apr 8, 2024
- Tube and Pipe Production
- News Release
Global Seamless Tubes & Pipes will invest $35 million to establish its first U.S. production facility in Mansfield, La.
Chain hoist offers 60-ft. remote control range
- Apr 8, 2024
- Materials Handling
- Product Release
Milwaukee Tool, in partnership with Columbus McKinnon, has introduced the M18 Compact 1-Ton Chain Hoist w/ One-Key, a battery-powered chain hoist that can lift one metric ton (2,204 lbs.) at 20-ft. lifting height.
Blades designed for cutting medium metals
- Apr 4, 2024
- Sawing
- Product Release
Milwaukee Tool has launched two blades in the TORCH line for cutting thin to thick metals.
Fabricator achieves extraordinary with simple approach
- By Lincoln Brunner
- Apr 2, 2024
- Laser Cutting
- Article
The folks running Rock Run Industries might speak softly, but they carry bigger sticks all the time, like the 50-ft.-long tubes the company can fabricate with its new laser tube cutting system.
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Finding the passion for Ford Broncos in the desert
- By Nick Martin
- Apr 1, 2024
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
As a maker of aftermarket parts for the Ford Bronco, Nick Martin attends a lot of events. His visit to United By Bronco in Utah proved to be very memorable.
Most tube-intensive industries drop in latest data
- By Rick Preckel
- Mar 29, 2024
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Some positive indicators persist, but most manufacturing and tube markets remain stuck in negative territory, hampered by lower oil and gas activity. Consumer sentiment in the U.S. remains resilient.
Three big issues fabricators must prioritize in 2024
- By Lisa Wertzbaugher
- Mar 29, 2024
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
In 2024, fabricators and small manufacturers must tackle Gen Z employment, digital marketing, and reshoring.
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