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Tebis America announces new management appointments
- Jan 27, 2020
- News Release
Tebis America, Troy, Mich., a provider of CAD/CAM software and MESs for design and manufacturing serving the tool, die, mold, aerospace, and automotive manufacturing industries, has announced new management positions for its North America operation. John Kowalczyk has been named president. He has...
BLM GROUP’s all-electric E-Shape end former set up for 10 stations
- Jan 24, 2020
- Product Release
BLM GROUP USA’s E-Shape is a compact, all-electric CNC tube end forming machine with a punch table that works horizontally—eliminating interference from overhead structures. Set up for 10 processing stations, the end former can be freely equipped with ram stations, rotary tools, and cutting...
- From The Fabricator
Dallas Industries delivers feed line to Grant Industries
- Jan 24, 2020
- News Release
Dallas Industries, Troy, Mich., a manufacturer of coil handling and press feeding equipment and controls for the stamping industry, has delivered a feed line to Grant Industries, a stamping and assembly manufacturer in Fraser, Mich. The automated, conventional coil feed line is rated for materials...
- From The Fabricator
5 considerations when replacing a hydraulic press with a servo press
- By Mike Josefiak
- Jan 23, 2020
- Article
Stampers looking to replace old hydraulic presses may be trying to decide whether to get an improved version of the hydraulic press that has always worked, or convert to a servo mechanical press instead. Here are 5 key considerations.
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IMS Companies appoints president
- Jan 22, 2020
- News Release
Diversified manufacturer IMS Companies LLC, Des Plaines, Ill., has promoted Steve Tokarz to president. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Steve earned his bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering technology as he began his career in the tool room. Tokarz joined IMS as president of...
- From The Fabricator
8 press feed technology trends for simpler operation, servo syncing
- By Kate Bachman
- Jan 21, 2020
- Article
At least eight press feed challenges, including a workforce shortage and high-strength materials, that have plagued stamping manufacturers are now being addressed with the most updated press feed equipment and systems.
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Amada EML-AJ punch/fiber laser combination allows up to 24 hours of continuous operation
- Jan 19, 2020
- Product Release
Amada offers the EML-AJ series high-speed punch/fiber laser combination machine. The all-in-one machine integrates multiple steps for processing sheet metal such as cutting, punching, forming, and tapping. The system comes with all the punching functions inherent in single-function punching...
- From The Fabricator
TRUMPF offers TruMatic 1000 fiber combination system
- Jan 19, 2020
- Product Release
TRUMPF has developed the TruMatic 1000 fiber combination punch/laser machine, a compact system that offers a working range of 5 by 10 ft. The combination is achieved by adding a 3-kW TruDisk solid-state laser and retrofitting the TruPunch 1000 with a laser cutting system, a laser evacuation unit,...
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Schuler appoints managing director
- Jan 18, 2020
- News Release
Göppingen, Germany-based press equipment manufacturer Schuler has appointed Frank Klingemann to manage the Industry division. Klingemann has 30 years of experience in the industry, which he gained in various managing positions at Kuka. Most recently he was head of the Robotic Automation Business...
- From The Fabricator
Still Building America: Celebrating more than half a decade
- By Darla Welton and Josh Welton
- Jan 18, 2020
- Blog Post
This past October the Still Building America series celebrated its fifth anniversary. Detroiters Josh and Darla Welton have been interviewing up-and-coming skilled tradespeople, manufacturing entrepreneurs, fabricators, blacksmiths, machinists, welders, hot rod builders, and metalworkers across the U.S.
- From The Fabricator
Xpert Pro press brake from Bystronic designed for customization
- Jan 18, 2020
- Product Release
Bystronic has developed the Xpert Pro press brake, available in three models that are customizable with optional accessories. The Classic model is suitable for job shops with small batch sizes and for prototype builders. With the Performance model, medium-sized companies can produce larger series....
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Tooling Tech Group appoints CFO
- Jan 17, 2020
- News Release
Tooling Tech Group (TTG), Macomb, Mich., a provider of tools and automated assembly equipment to a variety of industries, has named Jeff Johnson as CFO. Johnson has held top-level positions in finance for nearly 20 years, serving Tier 1 automotive companies, as well as tooling and materials...
- From The Fabricator
Optimized Armor opens plant in South Carolina
- Jan 17, 2020
- News Release
Columbia, S.C.-based armor steel supplier c has announced plans to establish operations in Rock Hill, S.C. The $3.7 million investment is expected to create 100 jobs. The plant houses large-scale laser cutting machines, heavy-duty press brakes, and skilled welding engineers for the production of...
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Bystronic press brake product manager, bending guru retires after 50-year career
- Jan 16, 2020
- News Release
After seven years working at Elgin, Ill.-based Bystronic Inc. and a career in sheet metal fabrication spanning more than five decades, Paul LeTang, press brake product manager and bending guru, is set to retire on March 2. LeTang started working part time with press brakes after school and on...
- From The Fabricator
USMCA expected to benefit metal manufacturers
- By Stephen Barlas
- Jan 16, 2020
- Blog Post
Metal manufacturers are anxious to see what life will be like under the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which replaces NAFTA. The biggest change is likely to benefit those in automotive supply chains.
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