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The Tube and Pipe Journal July/August 2017
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.
Roll forming continues to cut weight, cost for automotive applications
- By Heinrich Weber
- Jul 24, 2017
- Roll Forming
- Article
Automotive part forming applications continue to become more difficult, especially as designers substitute higher-strength materials to save weight and reduce costs. As time goes on, roll forming is becoming a viable contender for parts that conventionally were made by stamping.
Houston-area fabricator proves manufacturing is alive and well
- By Eric Lundin
- Jul 20, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
“We don’t make anything in the U.S. anymore” and “Manufacturing is dirty and dangerous” are two mantras of the poorly informed. Jacob Melton proved both notions wrong when turned his back on a successful career developing software for the financial industry and purchased a fabrication shop.
Aircraft components manufacturer adds another leg to lean journey
- Jul 19, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
As part of its journey down the path of lean manufacturing, Globe Engineering Co. Inc. reviewed how it verified the dimensions of the tube it bends. Its investigation led it to abandon its conventional mechanical measurement methods and adopt a camera-based optical system.
Falcon Steel builds vast tubular structures to support power industry expansions, upgrades, replacements
- By Eric Lundin
- Jul 18, 2017
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Falcon Steel America has been making lattice towers for utility companies since 1965, and recently increased its capacity to make a similar product, monopoles. To do so, it cuts, bends, and welds steel from 3/16 to 1 inch thick.
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- 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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