The Association of Metal Processors and Distributors (AMPD) serves the needs of professionals in the steel distribution industry.
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In the spring a large majority of steel buyers at service centers and manufacturing companies thought business would return to pre-COVID-19 levels by the end of summer. That optimism has faded a bit as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to grow.
Sheet Metal Supply, a fabricator and supplier of formed perimeter edge materials and processed coil and flat stock, has moved its operation into a new, 80,000-sq.-ft. facility in Grayslake, Ill. Its previous location in Mundelein, Ill., was 30,000 sq. ft. The new plant includes a second aluminum...
Pittsburgh-based U. S. Steel has announced plans to restart the No. 6 blast furnace at its Gary Works in Indiana. The steelmaker shut down the blast furnace in late April when automotive plant closures related to the coronavirus pandemic decreased demand. The No. 4 blast furnace remains idled at...
Rapidia’s metal 3D printer uses a paste of metal powder, water, and just 0.3% to 0.4% of a polymer binder.
Master Fluid Solutions has introduced HyperSol 888NXT, a formula created for machining hard metals such as titanium, stainless steel, and nickel-based alloys typically used in aerospace applications. The water-soluble metalworking fluid, designed to pass aerospace approval testing requirements,...
Oy ECE EcoCooling Eng. Ltd. has developed the EcoCooling method for cooling and lubricating workpieces and cutting tools in the machine tool industry. This clean method uses only ionized and cooled air, eliminating the need for oil-based fluids. According to the company, this technology can be used...
Leeco Steel, a supplier of steel plate based in Lisle, Ill., has promoted Bob Bartley to regional sales manager for its central region. Bartley joined the company in 2011 as a sales representative based in the Ambridge, Pa., office and served most recently as sales manager of the northeastern...
Chicago-based steel and mining company ArcelorMittal has announced that several of its North American facilities have received the 2019 Supplier Quality Excellence Award from General Motors. The winning facilities are ArcelorMittal USA’s Indiana Harbor and I/N Tek and Kote facilities, AM/NS...
Direct Metals, an international steel service center with locations in Kennesaw, Ga., and Waukegan, Ill., has been approved for renewal of its ISO 9001:2015 certification. The company’s quality standards extend to its products, warehousing, fabrication, distribution, and customer service. It...
Alsip, Ill.-based Daubert Cromwell, a manufacturer of corrosion inhibitor packaging for metalworking applications, has completed all the requirements for certification with the European Union’s REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals) Regulation. This means its VCI papers,...
Rollomatic has introduced the ShapeSmart model NP50 for pinch grinding nonround parts such as oblong punches, form punches, squares out of center, and corner radiuses. According to the company, the process delivers high tolerances, form accuracy, and low TIR, which is important for thin and long...
Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, steel service centers indicate that they are optimistic about increased demand from the manufacturing base. They are also keeping an eye on how quickly steel mills fire up operations again, which could lead to an oversupply in the market.
The FlatTrak CL strip evaluation system from Bradbury uses artificial intelligence to analyze strip condition and provide suggested adjustments to a leveler for processing flat material. The machine continuously scans the strip surface for shape defects. The video monitor depicts actual shape...
CRP Technology uses carbon-fiber-reinforced polyamides developed in-house to produce interesting parts on SLS equipment.
Buehler, an ITW Company and a global manufacturer of scientific equipment, will host a back-to-basics metallography webinar, “Five Fundamentals for Efficient Materials Sample Preparation,” on June 30, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. CT. The key concepts are applicable to industrial and research laboratory...
The Fabricator is North America's leading magazine for the metal forming and fabricating industry. The magazine delivers the news, technical articles, and case histories that enable fabricators to do their jobs more efficiently. The Fabricator has served the industry since 1970.
start your free subscriptionIn this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
The Association of Metal Processors and Distributors (AMPD) serves the needs of professionals in the steel distribution industry.
Follow the link below to find an AMPD member steel supplier near you.