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The Tube and Pipe Journal September 2014
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.
P&ID software upgrades 2-D drawings, streamlines workflow
- By Eric Lundin
- Sep 30, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Using 2-D software in a world that has transitioned to 3-D software can be a difficult task. When Cougar Fuel Systems looked for new software, it looked for a system that also would shorten its product design time and manage the many design and production tasks. It found a suitable system when it purchased Smap3D P&ID and Smap Piping from CAD Partner Products Inc.
Aerospace parts manufacturer upgrades bending capability
- By Eric Lundin
- Sep 8, 2014
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Bending tubular parts for the aerospace industry isn’t easy. OEMs continue to push the envelope, designing increasingly complex parts made from pricey materials. Fabricators are under continuous pressure to improve their capabilities, turn orders around faster, and minimize scrap. To that end, SL Engineering recently invested in a second all-electric bender from Unison.
Custom bicycle manufacturer fabricates titanium, ferrous materials, aluminum to thrive in competitive market
- By Eric Lundin
- Sep 4, 2014
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Firefly Bicycles, a 2011 start-up in the custom bicycle business, is thriving despite the sluggish economy and a competitive marketplace. The company’s three founders are using their previous work experience in bicycle fabrication and their enthusiasm for cycling to stay ahead of the competition.
Exploring the versatility of laser vision systems
- By Stephen Thacker
- Aug 28, 2014
- Testing and Measuring
- Article
For tube and pipe applications, laser vision systems are commonly used for seam tracking on the mill, but they are useful for many more applications—such as edge bevel measurement; strip width measurement and centering verification; mill process control; and coating control. For pipeline construction, they can verify the integrity of end face bevels and weld bead profile measurements.
Fabricator delivers a big fish story
- By Dan Davis
- Aug 28, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Lou Rodriquez finds out he has a talent for creating metal art and ends up with a fish tale that is easy to believe because people can see the result: a huge metal sturgeon that’s the talk of Port Huron, Mich.
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- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/30/2024
- Running Time:
- 53:00
Seth Feldman of Iowa-based Wertzbaugher Services joins The Fabricator Podcast to offer his take as a Gen Zer...
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