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Roll Machining Technologies adds milling center
- Feb 16, 2015
- Machining
- News Release
Roll Machining Technologies and Solutions has added a Doosan DNM 650 milling center to its facility in Romeoville, Ill. The machine, equipped with a spindle motor, features an 18.5-kW, 12,000-RPM, direct-drive spindle; 30-position tool changer; the FANUC i-series control; and a 4.27- by 2.2-ft....
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Shop technology and 3-D CAD: Table-driven models
- By Gerald Davis
- Feb 16, 2015
- Shop Management
- Article
Columnist Gerald Davis shows why using a design table makes sense for those models in which reasonably limited changes take place.
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Six steps for selecting the right die for press brakes
- By Steve Benson
- Feb 16, 2015
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Choosing the right die for your press brake hinges on the tooling and press brakes, and the tonnage limitations of both. Learn more about press dies here.
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Demag V-type crane wins iF Design Award
- Feb 16, 2015
- Materials Handling
- News Release
The Demag V-type crane has won the iF Design Award from iF International Forum Design GmbH for the V-type construction of the crane girder, which is based on bionic principles. The design, which includes vertical struts and tapered diaphragm joints, uses material only where it is necessary,...
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Solar Atmospheres renews Sikorsky Aircraft approval
- Feb 16, 2015
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Souderton, Pa.-based Solar Atmospheres Inc. has renewed an approved supplier status with Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. with a two-year certification. Solar is approved to provide heat treatment of titanium and carburizing-grade materials and aircraft-grade steels in accordance with various AMS and...
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Ball acquires two Sonoco metal end and closure plants
- Feb 16, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
Ball Corp., Broomfield, Colo., has acquired Sonoco's metal end and closure facilities in Canton, Ohio. The Canton plants, which employ approximately 100 people and produce multiple-sized closures for the food can market, will become part of Ball's global metal food and household products packaging...
Pipe weld purging system designed for tubes up to 24 in. dia.
- Feb 16, 2015
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Product Release
For producing zero-color, nonoxidized weld roots, Huntingdon Fusion Techniques Limited HFT® offers PurgExtra™ for the weld purging of tubes and pipes from 1 to 24 in. dia. According to the company, the product complements the PurgElite® series, but also has extra purge gas inlets and...
Superior Tube, Fine Tubes appoints nuclear product manager
- Feb 16, 2015
- Tube and Pipe Production
- News Release
U.S.-based Superior Tube and its sister company, U.K.-based Fine Tubes, manufacturers of precision tubing for critical applications, has appointed Kris Narasimhan to the position of nuclear product manager. Narasimhan has more than 25 years of experience in product marketing and product...
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Pneumatic beveling tool fits in the palm of the hand
- Feb 16, 2015
- Power Tools
- Product Release
Motor Guard has introduced the JMB-1250 palm beveling tool. The compact pneumatic tool fits in the palm of the hand, allowing fabricators to make precise, uniform cuts on a variety of materials and shapes, says the manufacturer. It cuts chamfers up to 0.060 in. deep on material 0.10 in. and thicker...
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Unit prevents sparks from entering dust collector
- Feb 16, 2015
- Safety
- Product Release
The Spark Arrestor from Imperial Systems extinguishes sparks and burning ember before they can enter an industrial dust collector. The product connects to the ductwork leading from the shop to the dust and fume collector, helping to prevent fires and explosions from happening in manufacturing...
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OSG’s Train the Nation tour returns for 2015, 2016
- Feb 16, 2015
- Machining
- News Release
OSG USA Inc., a manufacturer of taps, end mills, drills, and indexable cutting tools in Glendale Heights, Ill., has announced that its Train the Nation training tour is back for 2015 and 2016. The training is an eight-discipline course covering all aspects of machining 3-D parts. Company experts...
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Cabinets help users stay organized
- Feb 16, 2015
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Vidmar® offers the 5S cabinet. It fulfills lean, 5S, and kaizen storage requirements by organizing workspaces to improve work flow and efficiency. According to the company, the cabinet stores the same amount of items as five open shelving units. Features include Plexiglas® or solid hinged...
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The college track passes right by manufacturing
- By Dan Davis
- Feb 13, 2015
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
As educators push for their students toward a college-prep curriculum, students are missing out on possible vocational training opportunities and the manufacturing industry is missing out on young talent.
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Intelligrated appoints senior sales engineer for southern region
- Feb 13, 2015
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Intelligrated®, an Atlanta-based automated material handling system provider, has appointed Parks Stewart as senior sales engineer for its southern regional sales and operations, based in Alpharetta, Ga. In this role, Stewart manages existing accounts, looking for ways to improve efficiency...
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Tower Intl. plans sales of two China joint ventures
- Feb 13, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
Tower Intl. Inc., Livonia, Mich., an integrated global manufacturer of engineered automotive structural metal components and assemblies, has reached a preliminary agreement to sell one of its China joint ventures, subject to Chinese government approval. Closing is expected midyear 2015. The...
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