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Bending and Forming - Page 47
- From The Fabricator
Hydraulic presses progress with 100-year-old stamper
- By Kate Bachman
- Feb 4, 2021
- Article
Larson Tool & Stamping has been using hydraulic presses to deep draw fire extinguishers and other deep-drawn shells since the 1980s, and has upgraded its hydraulic transfer press lines four times since. With each successive press system installation, the company has marked hydraulic press technology’s evolution over the years—and how that has improved its process and products.
- From The Additive Report
RAPID + TCT additive manufacturing show pushed back to September
- Feb 2, 2021
- News Release
North America’s largest 3D printing trade show has been rescheduled for Sept. 13-15, 2021, at McCormick Place in Chicago. RAPID + TCT had been scheduled for April of this year, but the date was changed because of COVID-19. The 2020 installment also was canceled because of the pandemic. According...
- From The Fabricator
Denso Products and Services Americas names operations director
- Jan 27, 2021
- News Release
Denso Products and Services Americas Inc., Long Beach, Calif., an affiliate of global automotive supplier Denso Corp., has named Joseph Wright as its new director of Americas operations. Wright has more than 20 years of experience in warehousing, transportation, global logistics, procurement, and...
- From The Fabricator
Mac-Tech announces staffing changes
- Jan 27, 2021
- News Release
Milwaukee-based metal fabrication equipment distributor Mac-Tech has appointed Curtis Corners to manage the company’s structural business and has hired Kevin Gustisha and Pat O’Neill as sales reps. Gustisha has 21 years of experience in machine tool accessory sales. In his new position, he...
- From The Fabricator
GNS North America appoints president/CEO, board members
- Jan 26, 2021
- News Release
GNS North America, a provider of hot-stamped press hardened steel components and assemblies to the automotive industry in Holland, Mich., has named Michael J. Alcala as president/CEO and member of the board of directors. Since January 2020, Alcala has served as GNS North America interim president/...
- From The Fabricator
Seeking guidance in manufacturing's age of rapid change
- By Bill Frahm
- Jan 21, 2021
- Article
In the rapidly changing world of manufacturing, it can be hard to keep up with and, more importantly, take advantage of new methods and technologies. It’s essential for metal fabricators and formers to find a trusted adviser to help analyze business and make smart decisions.
- From The Fabricator
Superior Die Set welcomes global marketing manager
- Jan 20, 2021
- News Release
Oak Creek, Wis.-based Superior Die Set Corp., a manufacturer of steel and aluminum products for the metal stamping industry, has appointed Maria VanHaverbeck as global marketing manager.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in digital media design from Baker College.
- From The Fabricator
Coe Press Equipment appoints East Coast regional sales manager
- Jan 20, 2021
- News Release
Coe Press Equipment, Sterling Heights, Mich., has named John Kwiatkowski as a regional sales manager responsible for all East Coast states including New England. He has more than 15 years of experience in manufacturing and numerous technical certifications. Kwiatkowski previously served as a...
- From The Fabricator
Vollrath Mfg. Services expands management team
- Jan 19, 2021
- News Release
Sheboygan, Wis.-based Vollrath Mfg. Services, a division of The Vollrath Co. LLC, has announced the appointment of three staff members. Rosie Hawk has been promoted from inside sales/business development representative to regional sales manager. She has been with the company since 2016. Benjamin...
- From The Fabricator
New to the press brake?
- By Steve Benson
- Jan 19, 2021
- Article
According to bending guru Steve Benson, common errors by a new press brake operator fall into four categories: paperwork, the machine, operational mistakes, and hand measurement tools.
- From The Fabricator
MG M 2060 H four-roll plate bender handles material up to 60 mm thick
- Jan 19, 2021
- Product Release
MG SRL offers the M 2060 H four-roll plate bending machine. It pinches the plate between the two central driven rolls, prebends the leading edge, and rolls the body of the part along with the trailing edge in one direction and in one pass. The plate is kept square, without slipping, during both...
- From The Fabricator
Servo press line added to Smart Press Shop joint venture
- Jan 15, 2021
- News Release
Smart Press Shop GmbH, the joint venture between Porsche and Schuler in Halle, Germany, has added a ServoLine 20 servo press line. The new press shop manufactures the body parts of the Porsche Macan II, which then are assembled at the Porsche plant in Leipzig, Germany. The line has an output of up...
- From The Fabricator
Anniversary flashbacks shine a light on forward direction for manufacturers
- By Kate Bachman
- Jan 14, 2021
- Blog Post
Anniversaries are a great opportunity to pause and reflect on past milestones, accomplishments, failures, and lessons learned. FMA and featured manufacturers mark time and progress with anniversaries.
- From The Fabricator
MetalForming Inc. hires president/COO
- Jan 13, 2021
- News Release
MetalForming Inc., Peachtree City, Ga., a distributor of metal folding machines and supplier of architectural sheet metal machines, has named Dr. William Drury as president/COO. Company founder Geoff Stone continues as CEO. In 1993 Drury founded Custom Molded Products while pursuing his doctorate...
- From The Fabricator
Superior Die Set announces change in VP role
- Jan 13, 2021
- News Release
Oak Creek, Wis.-based Superior Die Set, a provider of steel and aluminum products for the metal stamping industry, has announced the retirement of Mark Ullstrup, vice president of sales and marketing. Rodney Yeomans, director of sales, will assume the role. Ullstrup joined the company in 1981,...
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