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Articles - Page 207
Improving 400 series weld seams in tube, pipe production
- By Cary B. Long and Dr. Yehuda Baskin
- Feb 3, 2016
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Chromium is a miracle element when added to iron, combining with oxygen to form chromium oxide, the compound that prevents rust in stainless steels. The downside is that it also impedes bonding, making stainless difficult to weld. Using a flux can help by improving weld quality and allowing faster welding speeds.
- From The Fabricator
Moving the family metal fabrication shop
- By Tom Brizek
- Feb 2, 2016
- Shop Management
- Article
Shop owner Tom Brizek knows all about moving a metal fabrication operation. His shop, TAB Industries, is in the middle of its fourth move in nine years. When, where, and how should a shop relocate? Brizek gives some insight.
- From The Fabricator
Technology Spotlight: Part-marking on the move
- By Dan Davis
- Feb 2, 2016
- Shop Management
- Article
A new battery-operated, hand-held marking unit has capabilities and software that are often found only on much larger units.
- From The Fabricator
Modern hydraulics: Six advanced capabilities for stamping presses
- By Jeffrey Grube and Jens Schmitt
- Feb 2, 2016
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Advanced hydraulics and intelligent drive systems are now available to provide greater metal forming precision and to improve stamping press productivity and product quality.
- From The Fabricator
Structural tube fabrication: Getting a solid connection for HSS
- By Tim Heston
- Feb 1, 2016
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
One architectural fabricator has developed a connection and fabrication system for the modular construction of hollow structural sections, or HSS. Such connections show just how efficient modular construction can be.
- From The Fabricator
Considerations for designing parts for laser cutting
- By Kevin Fradette
- Feb 1, 2016
- Laser Cutting
- Article
Laser cutting has been a widely accepted fabricating technology for almost 20 years, yet with more new blood entering the industry, some fabricators lack a deep understanding of the cutting technology. This tip sheet aims to boost their laser cutting IQ.
- From The Fabricator
Reggin Industries Reinvents Procedures to Create a Whale of a Sculpture
- By Sue Roberts
- Feb 1, 2016
- Bending and Forming
- Article
The beauty and grace of a baleen whale were the inspiration of the Sei sculpture designed by Michael Yahgulanaas and fabricated by Reggin Industries, Calgary, Alberta, for the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Mall at the Vancouver Airport. Fabricating the smooth, curved lines of the sculpture with a mirrored stainless steel exterior within a tight time frame required a disciplined, revised production flow and innovation.
- From The Fabricator
Brushing up sheet metal assembly
- By Tim Heston
- Feb 1, 2016
- Assembly and Joining
- Article
Scratching a cosmetically critical part during assembly can be costly. This is where choosing the right material for the assembly table surface can be critical. It’s here that the table brush may be able to help.
- From The Fabricator
Have a tool- and diemaker shortage?
- By Kate Bachman
- Feb 1, 2016
- Shop Management
- Article
The skilled-worker shortage has become a much-discussed topic at industry events and conferences, at FABTECH®, around the water cooler, at association meetings, and in trade publications and in general audience media. It’s even a buzzword in the U.S. presidential campaigns.
- From The Fabricator
Being better while being bigger
- By Dan Davis
- Feb 1, 2016
- Shop Management
- Article
Metal fabricating represents a vital chunk of the U.S. manufacturing industry, and Mayville Engineering Co. (MEC), Mayville, Wis., shows just how big a business it can be. The fabricator has more than $300 million in annual sales and multiple locations, yet it is still trying to focus on what makes even the smallest fab shop successful: quick turnaround of quality products at a fair price. In recognition of the company's growth and success in maintaining a positive culture, The FABRICATOR has honored MEC with its 2016 Industry Award.
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: Writing a WPS for an unlisted material
- By Paul Cameron
- Jan 29, 2016
- Arc Welding
- Article
Expert welder Paul Cameron shares his thoughts on writing a WPS for an unlisted material.
- From The Welder
Consumables Corner: Selecting the right welding process and filler metal for repair work
- By Nino Mascalco, Rob Koltz, and Steve Sigler
- Jan 29, 2016
- Consumables
- Article
The Consumables crew assists a reader tasked with repairing a tower crane.
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: What not to do when excessive contact tip burnback occurs
- By Frank Armao
- Jan 29, 2016
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Frank Armao explains why contact tips are important in the welding process and what you shouldn't do to remedy burnback problems.
- From The Fabricator
Shop technology and 3-D CAD: Using 3-D geometry for more than creating 2-D drawings
- By Gerald Davis
- Jan 27, 2016
- Shop Management
- Article
Columnist Gerald Davis demonstrates file linking between 3-D CAD and published literature. Some published formats are easier to produce with postprocessing software.
Industry 4.0 arrives in Düsseldorf and in the manufacturing sector
- By Eric Lundin
- Jan 27, 2016
- Shop Management
- Article
The term Industry 4.0 has been a frequently used buzzword for several years, but these days it’s more than a buzzword: It’s a reality, and it has begun to make inroads in the tube and pipe industry.
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