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Increasing use of recycled steel spurs growth in the global steel scrap market, says report
- Mar 11, 2015
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Global Industry Analysts Inc. (GIA), San Jose, Calif., has released “Steel Scrap: A Global Strategic Business Report.” The global market for steel scrap is projected to reach 793 million metric tons by 2020, driven by the growing demand for steel and increasing shift toward the use of electric...
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Updates made to shop floor CMM
- Mar 11, 2015
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
Hexagon Metrology has introduced the updated 4.5.4 SF shop floor CMM. It now includes integrated workspace LED lighting to assist the operator in poor lighting conditions. The bolt-hole pattern in the CMM's granite base has been revised to accommodate a 300-mm kinematic plate for repeatable...
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DeWys Mfg. hires sales engineer
- Mar 11, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
Precision metal fabricator DeWys Mfg. Inc., Marne, Mich., has hired Andy Hills as sales engineer. In this role, he calls on management representatives to ensure manufacturability of products and services offered and reviews blueprints, RFQs, and other customer documents. Hills has a degree in...
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Five things to know about the robotic GMAW gun
- By Tom Whitter
- Mar 11, 2015
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
Pay special attention to the GMAW gun and consumables when choosing the best robotic welding system for your operation. Learn why one size does not fit all.
- From The Fabricator
Length gauge line expanded
- Mar 11, 2015
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
Heidenhain has expanded its length gauge line with new variants of its Specto and Acanto gauges. The pencil probe-style Specto length gauge series offers versions with an improved force specification. Two new 1-Vpp, 12-mm stroke length variants of the gauge are available for lower-force...
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EPA targets aerospace segment
- By Stephen Barlas
- Mar 11, 2015
- Finishing
- Blog Post
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed in February to tighten up air emission standards for aerospace manufacturing and fabrication facilities. The agency said it initially surveyed 1,300 facilities nationwide that potentially could emit hazardous air pollutants (HAPs); all of these...
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Nonwoven abrasive wheels, brushes designed for steel, brass, aluminum
- Mar 11, 2015
- Finishing
- Product Release
Osborn has introduced a new line of JacksonLea® brand nonwoven abrasive wheels and brushes. The heavy-duty, nonwoven abrasive cleans, finishes, and polishes such materials as steel, brass, and aluminum. The line includes soft-density, medium-grit, silicon-carbide convolute surface finishing...
- From The Fabricator
Tax break for manufacturers up in the air
- By Stephen Barlas
- Mar 10, 2015
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Prospects for Senate passage of a bill establishing a permanent expensing allowance for capital equipment are dicey. The House passed the America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (H.R. 636) in February with all but one Republican voting for it and 33 Democrats adding their support. Now...
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Timken selected for fifth time as one of World's Most Ethical Companies
- Mar 10, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
North Canton, Ohio-based Timken Co. has been recognized for the fifth time by the Ethisphere® Institute as being among the world's most ethical companies. The designation recognizes organizations that foster a culture of ethics and transparency at every level of the company. The institute...
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J.L. Becker Co. names sales engineer
- Mar 10, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
J.L. Becker Co., Plymouth, Mich., has hired Eric Buchanan as sales engineer. Before joining the company, he gained industry experience working with OEM automotive companies and their suppliers, in both account and quality management roles. He has experience with a variety of heat-treating processes...
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The power of why
- By Dick Kallage
- Mar 10, 2015
- Shop Management
- Article
A great company has a “why” culture, one that encourages employee engagement and people don’t hesitate to ask “Why?” to find the true answer, based not on guesses or rumor, but on factual evidence.
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Schnitzer Steel Industries named as 2015 World's Most Ethical Company
- Mar 10, 2015
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc., a Portland, Ore.-based manufacturer and exporter of recycled ferrous metal products, has been recognized by the Ethisphere® Institute as a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company®. The designation recognizes organizations that have had a material impact on the way...
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Parts cleaning/collection unit handles larger parts
- Mar 10, 2015
- Finishing
- Product Release
Custom Service Solutions Inc. has introduced the 12-in. MiJET™ parts cleaning and collection unit. It offers a larger-diameter opening than the original 8-in. model, allowing users to clean larger parts. Using one existing shop air line at a CNC machine, the pneumatically driven unit cleans...
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Magline appoints VP of marketing
- Mar 10, 2015
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Magline Inc., Standish, Mich., a manufacturer of Magliner® aluminum material handling equipment, has announced the promotion of Andrea Horner to vice president of marketing. Horner joined the company in 1992. Her responsibilities have supported all facets of marketing both domestically and...
- From The Fabricator
How do you define good company culture anyway?
- By Tim Heston
- Mar 10, 2015
- Shop Management
- Article
How does a fabricator build a culture that adopts, embraces, and sustains lean manufacturing? An environment that encourages idea generation may be a good start.
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