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Arc Welding 101: Three keys to a successful CWI
- By Paul Cameron
- Sep 26, 2014
- Arc Welding
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Q: I was recently interviewed by a writer who was researching how welders make the transition to certified welding inspectors (CWI). One of the questions he asked was, “What key skills make for the best certified welding inspector?” A: Communication—written, photographed, or verbal—is the...
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Wet-blasting system introduced
- Sep 26, 2014
- Shop Management
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Vapormatt offers the Sabre wet-blasting system, designed for companies in the aerospace and composites sectors. The dual-nozzle arrangements help enhance versatility and deliver consistent, controllable results on components of varying shapes and complexity. The control and monitoring systems...
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DHA Filter makes dust cartridges pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Sep 25, 2014
- Shop Management
- News Release
Jacksonville, Fla.-based DHA Filter has announced it will partner with Komen North Florida to spread breast cancer awareness to the U.S. manufacturing community. For the month of October, the company will replace its blue helix pleat stabilizers — which lock the pleats of the dust cartridge —...
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Handtmann A-Punkt Automation marks 25 years in business
- Sep 25, 2014
- Machining
- News Release
Handtmann A‐Punkt Automation GmbH, a manufacturer of 5-axis machining centers in Baienfurt, Germany, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2014. The firm was established as A-Punkt Automation GmbH in 1989. Its name changed after being taken over by Handtmann Co. Group. The takeover also changed...
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MK Precision named to Philadelphia 100 list of fastest-growing companies
- Sep 25, 2014
- Shop Management
- News Release
Medical device contract manufacturer MK Precision, Philadelphia, has announced it has earned a spot on the Philadelphia 100, which honors the fastest-growing privately held companies in the greater Philadelphia region. To receive this distinction, a privately held company in the region must...
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Jetcam presents award to NestOne Solutions
- Sep 25, 2014
- Manufacturing Software
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CAD/CAM software developer Jetcam Intl., Monaco, has announced that it has presented its Best Dealer Award to NestOne Solutions, Duluth, Ga., which serves the sheet metal and composite markets. The award was calculated based on overall sales, support tickets, and number of supported...
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AP&T collaborating with Diversified Tooling Group
- Sep 25, 2014
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
AP&T, Monroe, N.C., is intensifying its collaboration with Diversified Tooling Group (DTG), a manufacturer of press tools. “The cooperation between AP&T and DTG will offer a full-service hot-stamping tool and die process for forming and cooling simulations, die design, die construction, die...
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Aleris to add aluminum automotive body sheet capabilities in Kentucky
- Sep 25, 2014
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Cleveland-based Aleris will invest $350 million to upgrade capabilities at its aluminum rolling mill in Lewisport, Ky. Heat treatment and finishing capabilities will be added, including a new wide cold mill, two continuous annealing lines, and an automotive innovation center. The investment is...
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AIP Aerospace launches Ascent Aerospace
- Sep 25, 2014
- Shop Management
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Brian Williams, CEO of AIP Aerospace (AIPA), Santa Ana, Calif., has created Ascent Aerospace, a wholly owned unit of AIPA. Ascent Aerospace will be organized into two groups: Ascent Tooling Group (including Coast Composites, Odyssey Industries, and Global Tooling Systems), a provider of...
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Automated vertical machining center handles high-temperature alloys
- Sep 25, 2014
- Machining
- Product Release
Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the PX30i automated vertical machining center. The machine features design and engineering from Methods in a 5-axis machining center manufactured by Yasda. The machining center features a direct-drive spindle with self-adjusting preload. The spindle...
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Vegetable-based straight oils formulated for severe cutting, grinding operations
- Sep 25, 2014
- Shop Management
- Product Release
QualiChem has introduced the Eqo-Max series of low-viscosity, vegetable-based straight oils. They are designed to provide optimized viscosity, lubricity, oxidative stability, and high-pressure performance. Developed for severe cutting and grinding applications, they are suitable for use on...
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The art of welding versus welding art
- By Josh Welton
- Sep 25, 2014
- Arc Welding
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How do you make those sculptures? How can I make them? Not easy questions to answer, but not for the reasons you may think.
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Pneumatic press provides high punch velocity through steel
- Sep 25, 2014
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
Airam Press Co. Ltd. has engineered its B-series pneumatic press line with a stroke velocity of 6.56 to 9.84 FPS and a flying die able to move in and out of the material in less than 0.10 sec. The press design provides a high punch velocity through steel. If the material moving through the...
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Shock-absorbing casters reduce factory noise levels from carts
- Sep 25, 2014
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Caster Concepts offers CasterShoX™ shock-absorbing casters. According to the manufacturer, the casters help reduce factory noise levels from carts by as much as 15 dbA (90 percent) and reduce shock loads by up to 80 percent. They can be used with no major modification to carts, since the...
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Caution tape warns bystanders of dropped-object danger
- Sep 24, 2014
- Safety
- Product Release
Ergodyne has introduced Squids® Drops Zone tape. Available in 300- and 1,000-ft. rolls, the tape features a repeating "Caution: Drops Zone” message to prevent workers or bystanders from entering potentially dangerous areas where dropped objects are a risk or from entering areas where foreign...
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