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The Tube and Pipe Journal January-February 2022
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.
Striving for safety in abrasive saw design, cutting processes
- By Charles Vosmik
- Mar 8, 2022
- Sawing
- Article
Modern safety design theory, which places an emphasis on functional safety, puts a metal fabricator in a position to implement new machines, develop new processes, and upgrade its safety program at the same time.
Preparing for growth by outsourcing sales to a dedicated representative
- By Lisa Wertzbaugher
- Mar 7, 2022
- Shop Management
- Article
Sales reps tend to get a bad rap, but fabrication shop owners might want to consider the growing complexity of their many duties and whether an outside rep makes sense.
Selecting and using abrasives for metal fabrication and welding
- By Jim Darocha and Patrick Carroll
- Feb 25, 2022
- Finishing
- Article
Selecting and using the best abrasive for every metalworking application aren’t difficult, but understanding what to use and how to use it to maximize productivity in a metal fabrication shop takes a little research.
Breaking in a band saw blade contributes to service life, cut quality
- By Jay Gordon
- Feb 22, 2022
- Sawing
- Article
Every manufacturer wants less downtime and spends no small amount of effort looking for silver bullets. In many cases, machine operators contribute to downtime when they overlook simple but well-known tips such as proper saw blade break-in procedures.
Trends in hydraulic tube production during times of shortages, Part I
- By Wynn H. Kearns
- Feb 22, 2022
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
U.S. manufacturers have long relied heavily on foreign suppliers for hydraulic pressure line tubing products, and the market is ripe for change. This change can come in the form of two SAE specifications, J356 and J356A, for large- and small-diameter hydraulic products, respectively.
Mechanical contractor invests in laser cutting equipment to support new business structure
- By Eric Lundin
- Feb 8, 2022
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
After decades of success and growth, mechanical contractor H&S Industrial had outgrown its facility and was primed for a move. When it moved to a new location in Manheim, Pa, the executive team created a new business model around tube and pipe work to incorporate contract manufacturing.
What fabricators can expect from the Build Back Better initiative
- By Rick Lazio
- Jan 12, 2022
- Shop Management
- Article
Although the Build Back Better initiative will lead to some tax increases, the bill is likely to affect most manufacturers only indirectly: It calls for increased documentation for the Section 41 R&D tax credit.
Rethinking material handling for tube, pipe, profile
- By Eric Lundin
- Jan 4, 2022
- Materials Handling
- Article
A conventional forklift is ideal for compact loads, but for handling long-length materials such as tube, pipe, and profile, a multidirectional sideloading lift truck can improve safety, optimize storage density, and even streamline manufacturing operations.
- 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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