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The Tube and Pipe Journal January/February 2009
The Tube and Pipe Journal became the first magazine dedicated to serving the metal tube and pipe industry in 1990. Today, it remains the only North American publication devoted to this industry, and it has become the most trusted source of information for tube and pipe professionals.
Continuous improvement for roll forming - Part I
- By Andy Allman
- Mar 10, 2009
- Roll Forming
- Article
Continuous improvement and statistical process control are useful, time-tested techniques—they have been used since the 1950s—but their use must be tailored to specific applications. For example, a typical manufacturing metric is parts per minute, but many roll formers should measure feet per minute. This and other tips can help roll formers accurately evaluate their productivity and measure the impact of process improvements.
Laser and waterjet: friends or foes?
- By Jeff Hahn and Steve Szczesniak
- Jan 27, 2009
- Laser Cutting
- Article
Knowing the capabilities and drawbacks of laser and waterjet machines is the key in determining which is best for a particular application.
More than just southern hospitality
- By Eric Lundin
- Jan 13, 2009
- Finishing
- Article
Since its inception in 1924, Plymouth Tube Co. has had a strong faith in the capabilities of its people. Its plant at Eupora, Miss., recently made some changes in the way management formulates strategic plans, and it now includes input from all of the plant employees in executing its strategy. This result is sustained, measurable improvements in safety, quality, and productivity.
Coax Facts
- By George Winton
- Jan 1, 2009
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Continuous improvement and statistical process control are useful,time-tested techniques—they have been used since the 1950s—buttheir use must be tailored to specific applications. For example, atypical manufacturing metric is parts per minute, but many rollformers should measure feet per minute. This and other tips can helproll formers accurately evaluate their productivity and measure theimpact of process improvements.
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- 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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