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Articles - Page 14
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabricator finds flexibility in its bending department with cobots
- By Dan Davis
- Jun 19, 2023
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
Wisconsin-based metal forming and fabrication company Kapco finds success with two collaborative robots in front of two 40-ton press brakes.
- From The Fabricator
Prevent edge cracking in sheet metal bending
- By Steve Benson
- Jun 17, 2023
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Why do metal fabricators get edge cracking near a bend on metal parts? Hardness variation from a cut’s heat-affected zone might be to blame.
- From The Welder
The Last Pass: Should welders join a professional organization?
- By Greg Siepert
- Jun 15, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
Greg Siepert says three pieces of advice have proved beneficial to him in his welding career. The first piece of advice he discusses is the value of joining a professional organization.
- From The Welder
What gas should welders use for manual plasma cutting?
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Jun 14, 2023
- Plasma Cutting
- Article
Compressed air typically is used for manual metal plasma cutting in a fab shop. But oxygen, nitrogen, or other gas blends give fabricators ample reasons to use them instead.
- From The Fabricator
Making the right laser marking choice
- Jun 12, 2023
- Shop Management
- Article
With laser marking, there is no one-size-fits-all choice. Knowing the differences between laser etching and laser engraving and understanding their applications can help you make the right selection.
- From The Welder
Playing With Fire: Judging Michigan’s first SkillsUSA welding sculpture competition
- By Josh Welton
- Jun 12, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
Josh Welton was one of the judges for the inaugural SkillsUSA Michigan welding sculpture competition. He reviews the competition, the competitors and their ambitious sculptures, and calls on all welders and metal artists to help grow this niche competition.
- From The Welder
Addressing 8 common misconceptions about welding metal-cored wire
- By Tre’ Heflin-King
- Jun 10, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
It’s important for metal fabricators and welders to understand the capabilities and limitations of metal-cored wire before switching from other wire types for arc welding operations.
- From The Fabricator
Metal, light, and color combine to form interactive sculpture at Minnesota airport
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Jun 10, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
Artist Jen Lewin’s “The Aurora” sculpture celebrates the famed northern lights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s Terminal 1.
- From The Fabricator
2023 FAB 40: In-house training foundational for SteelCraft’s growth
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 9, 2023
- Shop Management
- Article
SteelCraft has undergone a significant rebranding, with previous legacy brands consolidating under one umbrella. Through it all, though, one constant has remained: a strong focus on training.
- From The Fabricator
2023 FAB 40: Performance brings opportunity for metal fabricator BTD
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 8, 2023
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
Like many metal fabrication companies, BTD struggles to hire enough workers. Its automation initiative won’t solve every problem, but it remains a key part of the solution for the independent subsidiary of the publicly traded Otter Tail Corp.
- From The Welder
User-friendly software lessens the learning curve for high-tech welding, cutting equipment
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Jun 8, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
Three equipment manufacturers share how user-friendly software and interfaces make new technology easier for fab shops to use, thus removing the barrier to entry for less tech-savvy fabricators and improving productivity.
- From The Fabricator
2023 FAB 40: Precision sheet metal behemoth Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions' perspective on consolidation
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 7, 2023
- Shop Management
- Article
There’s a new kid on the FAB 40 block this year: Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions, owned by CORE Industrial Partners. The mechanical solutions provider, with a nationwide footprint and nearly a half-billion dollars in annual sales, lands No. 2 on the 2023 list and provides a new perspective on industry consolidation.
- From The Welder
A Q&A with the welder behind popular YouTube channel Red Beard’s Garage
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Jun 6, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
Greg Davis of Red Beard’s Garage talks about his shop, the pros and cons of social media, and notable metal fabrication projects: go-karts, buggies, minibikes, and other small vehicles.
- From The Fabricator
2023 FAB 40: Metal fabrication leader gears up for continued growth as global supply chains shift
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 6, 2023
- Shop Management
- Article
For the 12th year in a row, MEC has claimed the No. 1 spot on the FAB 40 list. But it's been a year a change for the Wisconsin-based manufacturing powerhouse. Industry veteran Jag Reddy has stepped in as MEC's new president and CEO to lay the groundwork for significant growth. And with global supply chains being reshaped, MEC stands to benefit.
- From The Fabricator
The FABRICATOR’s 2023 FAB 40: An inflection point for the metal manufacturing industry
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 5, 2023
- Shop Management
- Article
The 2023 FAB 40 represents the metal fabrication industry at an inflection point. Some companies on this year's list aspire to become national, even global organizations. And considering manufacturing's pace of growth over the past several years, those aspirations might become real sooner than many expect.
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