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Welding helmet updated with new lens technology
- Dec 4, 2017
- Safety
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Lincoln Electric has introduced an updated VIKING™ PAPR 3350 welding helmet, now with 4C® lens technology and an optional extended battery pack. The lens technology minimizes the lime-green coloring in the LCD in both active and inactive states. It lets operators see a clear, undistorted view of...
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Fiber laser cutting system designed for small to midsize manufacturers
- Dec 4, 2017
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Laser Photonics Corp. has introduced the Titan Express large-format fiber laser cutting system. It is designed for small to midsize manufacturing facilities. According to the manufacturer, the lightweight machine features a high-power, energy-efficient fiber laser and an advanced direct-drive...
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Trucking in metal fabrication: Delivering on promises
- By Kate Bachman and Tim Heston
- Dec 4, 2017
- Shop Management
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Should a fabricator own its own trucks or contract with a carrier? A fabricator that also owns a full-fledged trucking company offers a unique perspective.
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2018 forecast: Another year of growth for metal fabricators
- By Tim Heston
- Dec 1, 2017
- Shop Management
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2018 is shaping up to be a good year, despite uncertainties in the political world. The industry’s largest fabricators are firing on all cylinders.
- From The Welder
Welding machine available in one-, three-phase versions
- Dec 1, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Product Release
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products offers the Rebel™ EMP 285ic multiprocess welding machine for GMAW, FCAW, DC SMAW, and GTAW. The 70-lb. unit will be available in two versions starting in 2018. The one-phase model, which accepts 90 to 270 V primary power, provides a rated output of 285 amps at 40...
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Dorner launches multilingual website
- Dec 1, 2017
- Materials Handling
- News Release
Hartland, Wis.-based conveyor manufacturer and distributor Dorner has launched a new website at www.dornerconveyors.com. The website has been translated into more than 100 languages. Users can access and download all service manuals and literature, look up parts information, and use a conveyor...
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All-process, inverter-based welding system is first of its kind
- Dec 1, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Product Release
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the Rebel™ EMP 205 AC/DC, which the company says is the first true all-process, inverter-based welding system. Users can perform GTAW with AC and DC outputs, GMAW with solid wires (steel, stainless, or aluminum), FCAW with gas-shielded and...
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HBD Industries acquires True Position Technologies LLC
- Dec 1, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
HBD Industries, a manufacturer of alloy components, industrial rubber products, and power transmission systems in Dublin, Ohio, has announced the acquisition of True Position Technologies LLC, Valencia, Calif. True Position is a provider of complex machined components for flight control...
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Jagemann Stamping launches updated website
- Dec 1, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Jagemann Stamping Co., Manitowoc, Wis., has redesigned its website at www.jagemann.com. The revamped website offers an updated look, improved functionality, and expanded video options. The company’s capabilities include deep drawing, progressive stamping, fineblanking, plastic molding, machining,...
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Fiber laser requires minimal floor space
- Dec 1, 2017
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
The new TruLaser 2030 fiber from TRUMPF Inc. offers up to 4 kW of laser power and optional automation. It requires only 25 by 20 ft. of floor space, including pallet changer. Components such as the switch cabinet, suction system, and laser are built into the machine frame. The 5- by 10-ft. working...
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Cincinnati Incorporated acquires New Valence Robotics
- Dec 1, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Harrison, Ohio-based Cincinnati Incorporated (CI) has completed its acquisition of New Valence Robotics Corp. (NVBOTS). All employees of NVBOTS will be retained, and the base of operations will remain in Boston for the foreseeable future. CI partnered with NVBOTS as a value-added reseller in 2016...
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Fiber laser processes complex contours, thin-to-thick sheets
- Dec 1, 2017
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
TRUMPF Inc. has introduced the TruLaser 5030 fiber with a 10-kW TruDisk laser. It cuts mild steel up to 1 in., stainless steel up to 1.5 in., and aluminum up to 1 in. The machine’s patented HighSpeed Eco cutting technology minimizes nitrogen consumption while helping to maximize productivity...
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Lean manufacturing in metal fabrication: How about some visual cues?
- By Jeff Sipes
- Dec 1, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
Do your operators know what to work on next, or are they cherry-picking jobs based on what’s easiest or most convenient? If the latter, you might need some visual cues.
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Capital spending in metal fabrication scales up in 2018
- By Tim Heston
- Nov 30, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
The results of the “2018 Capital Spending Forecast,” published by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, predicts an extremely healthy capital equipment market next year. It’s one of the most positive spending reports metal fabrication has seen in years.
- From The Fabricator
Compact press brake delivers 110 tons of press force
- Nov 30, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
TRUMPF Inc. offers the TruBend series 3000 press brake. The machine’s closed-frame design provides high overall rigidity to help increase precision. The backgauges can move across the entire length of the machine bed, enabling unrestricted use when bending at the ends of the machine. Automatic...
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