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- From The Fabricator
2021 metal fabrication forecast: The road to recovery continues
- By Tim Heston
- Dec 21, 2020
- Article
The pandemic has caused obvious economic problems. But some industries have faired better than others: Manufacturing has been leading a recovery heading into 2021. And how metal fabricators perform next year will depend on their end markets and if more shops embrace the fiber laser.
- From The Fabricator
Air-Cleaning Blowers remove dust without filter media
- Dec 11, 2020
- Product Release
Air Cleaning Blowers LLC offers Air-Cleaning Blowers (ACBs) that ventilate, pressurize, and clean particles from dusty air without using any filter elements. As the units pull the ambient air through their housings, they use the particles’ own momentums to separate them from the clean air. They...
- From The Fabricator
Air Systems Intl.’s 2021 catalog highlights ventilation, breathing air products
- Dec 9, 2020
- Product Release
Air Systems Intl. Inc. has introduced its 2021 master catalog in print and digital forms. It features such products as the Breather Box grade-D air filtration system, Saddle Vent confined space ventilation kits, Air-Light portable area lighting systems, and the Breathing Air Transporter bottled air...
- From The Welder
New Miller welding helmet graphics released
- Dec 8, 2020
- Product Release
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC has introduced new welding helmet graphics selections. Metal Matrix, a Classic series helmet, is designed with silver tones inspired by the many layered textures produced by melting metal. The 16-oz. helmet features a 5.2-sq.-in. viewing area, an auto-on/-off lens that...
- From The Welder
Starting a small welding and fabrication business during COVID-19
- By Amanda Carlson
- Dec 2, 2020
- Article
Indiana-based shop Crosby & Drumm learned difficult yet valuable lessons when the COVID-19 pandemic hit just 14 days after the small fabrication and welding business opened its doors.
- From The Additive Report
Giving thanks for additive manufacturing
- By Kip Hanson
- Dec 1, 2020
- Blog Post
Everyone should be thankful for the way the manufacturing community stepped up during the coronavirus pandemic.
- From The Fabricator
Lean manufacturing in the pandemic era
- By Tim Heston
- Nov 27, 2020
- Article
The problem-solving and creative thinking aspects of lean manufacturing help metal fab shops navigate the bumpy COVID-19 pandemic road.
- From The Welder
Savage A40 PAPR helmet from ESAB offers heavy-duty protection from welding fumes
- Nov 26, 2020
- Product Release
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has developed the Savage A40 powered air purifying respirator helmet. It is suitable for use in situations where welding fumes and particulates are a concern, such as for some cored wires, working in confined or poorly ventilated spaces, and for protecting operators...
- From The Fabricator
Pay attention to the basics at the press brake
- By David Bray
- Nov 24, 2020
- Article
An engaged press brake operator helps to keep jobs moving through the bending department, without damaging tooling or injuring himself.
- From The Fabricator
Appreciation for the miners of Cerro Rico
- By Josh Welton
- Nov 21, 2020
- Blog Post
After watching a documentary about workers who mine Cerro Rico mountain (aka “The Mountain that Eats Men”) in Bolivia, Detroit welder Josh Welton discovers a new-found appreciation for the safe working conditions in U.S. metal fabrication shops.
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing recovery continues to exceed expectations in pandemic
- By Gareth Sleger
- Nov 20, 2020
- Blog Post
Metal fabricators have benefited from manufacturing growth over the last couple of months, even in the face of an intensifying pandemic. And PMI data from ISM and other key industry indicators point toward continued expansion.
- From The Fabricator
Portable dust extraction system from Chicago Pneumatic helps metalworkers stay safe
- Nov 20, 2020
- Product Release
Chicago Pneumatic has introduced an all-in-one dust extraction system that comprises a CPA5000 pneumatic vacuum cleaner and lightweight shroud. This compact, portable system is designed for use with traditional pneumatic hand tools to enable dust-free drilling, grinding, and sanding, no matter...
Helping manufacturers maintain the momentum of innovation
Many manufacturers hustled to innovate when COVID-19 hit. Assessing challenges and embracing risks accelerated during this time. If at all possible, manufacturers should continue to maintain the momentum of innovation, preparing for a postpandemic world.
- From The Welder
Jim's Cover Pass: Face masks are the new necessary shop PPE
- By Jim Mosman, AWS, CWI/CWE
- Nov 18, 2020
- Article
Treat wearing face masks in the metal fabrication shop the same as you would a helmet, gloves, FR jacket, or other welding safety equipment.
- From The Fabricator
Camfil Group to build new manufacturing facility in Arkansas
- Nov 17, 2020
- News Release
Camfil Air Pollution Control, a manufacturer of industrial dust-, fume-, and mist-collection systems, has announced the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Jonesboro, Ark., to replace its previous building that was destroyed by a tornado in March. The new factory and office space are...
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