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Assembly and Joining - Page 25
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MW Industries acquires Ameriflex
- Aug 3, 2018
- News Release
Rosemont, Ill.-based MW Industries, a provider of springs, fasteners, and machined parts, has acquired Ameriflex Inc., a Corona, Calif., manufacturer of precision-formed metal bellows, flexible metal hoses, and metal flanges used in applications supporting the semiconductor, microelectronics, and...
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PennEngineering’s ATLAS SpinTite blind threaded inserts install with one-sided access
- Jul 19, 2018
- Product Release
ATLAS® SpinTite® blind threaded inserts from PennEngineering® provide permanent and reusable threads in thin sheet materials where only one side is accessible for hardware installation. Installation is performed from the accessible (front) side using spin-spin tooling technology. The inserts...
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Linear floor tracks enable robots to execute multiple processes for truck sidestep assembly
- Jul 12, 2018
- Product Release
SituationFor automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), hard tooling is a continual roadblock to efficiency and speed to market. Given wide variation among makes, models, and even same-model components, every model change involves the potential need for new manual processes and...
- From The Fabricator
Nelson Automotive established to supply stud welding systems
- Jul 12, 2018
- News Release
A dedicated supplier of stud welding systems to the automotive sector has been created following the sale of the former Nelson Fastener Systems business by component manufacturer Doncasters Group to Stanley Black & Decker Inc. Doncasters has retained the automotive division of the business—now...
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The Auto Bolt Co. achieves ISO 9001: 2015 certification
- Jul 11, 2018
- News Release
The Auto Bolt Co. has received quality certification to ISO 9001:2015. The company previously was certified to ISO 9001:2008. The company manufactures fasteners for various industrial, distribution, and OEM markets and applications. It produces ¼ to 1-in. (M6 to M24) diameters on single-and...
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CenterLine adds VP and general counsel
- Jul 10, 2018
- News Release
CenterLine (Windsor) Ltd., Windsor, Ont., a provider of fastener and resistance spot welding technology and advanced production systems for the automotive industry, has hired David Mueller as vice president and general counsel. Mueller most recently spent nearly five years at Valiant TMS as a...
- From The Fabricator
CenterLine’s High Speed Fastener Welding System handles multiple applications
- Jun 25, 2018
- Product Release
CenterLine (Windsor) Ltd. offers the patented High Speed Fastener Welding System. This production assembly equipment integrates process and product improvements that make it suitable for handling multiple applications with one machine. According to the company, the system offers improvements in...
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3M VHB tape GPH withstands high temperatures
- Jun 14, 2018
- Product Release
3M™ offers the GPH series of VHB™ tape, designed to withstand the high temperatures found in powder coating and liquid paint processes. It handles operating temperatures up to 450 degrees F, with long-term durability in conditions up to 300 degrees. The tape adheres to high- and...
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Coldwater Machine is contributing technology partner in LIFT
- Jun 13, 2018
- News Release
Coldwater Machine Co., Coldwater, Ohio, has announced it is an industry partner participating in the LIFT Consortium’s Processing and Properties Database for Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding of Aerospace Materials technology project. This project, being led by Boeing and the Edison Welding...
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Top 5 in 365—Articles about assembly and joining
- By Vicki Bell
- Jun 12, 2018
- Blog Post
This installment of “Top 5 in 365” is all about assembly and joining, a key process in many manufacturing operations. Part and product components have to be put together, and not necessarily by arc welding.
- From The Fabricator
PennEngineering’s PEM TSO4 self-clinching standoff fasteners allow secure component stacking
- Jun 11, 2018
- Product Release
PEM® TSO4™self-clinching threaded standoffs from PennEngineering® can be used for secure stacking or spacing of components in ultrathin stainless steel assemblies. These hardened stainless steel fasteners clinch into stainless sheets as thin as 0.025 in. and become permanent parts of an...
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Advance Welding receives Nadcap Merit status for welding and brazing
- May 24, 2018
- News Release
Advance Welding, located in Springfield, Mass., has been awarded Nadcap Merit status for fusion welding, brazing (torch/induction), and resistance welding. While the company has held annual Nadcap accreditation since 2006, this special recognition grants accreditation through July 31, 2020. The...
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Stainless steel PEM TK TackSert pins from PennEngineering attach thin panels in assemblies
- May 22, 2018
- Product Release
New stainless steel PEM® TK™TackSert® pins from PennEngineering® can securely attach panels of any material to base panels manufactured from common casting materials or plastics. The pins eliminate the need for mating threads from tapped holes or inserts, as well as patches intended to prevent...
- From The Fabricator
Stimpson celebrates 165 years in business
- May 7, 2018
- News Release
Stimpson, formerly known as Edwin B. Stimpson Co., Pompano Beach, Fla., a manufacturer of grommets, washers, and eyelets, has announced the launch of a new brand identity to celebrate 165 years in business. The company also has modernized and shortened its name, launched an updated website at...
- From The Fabricator
Simplifying the hardware insertion process
Graphically documenting work instructions simplifies hardware insertion
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