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- From The Welder
Digging deeper—going beyond yes or no
- By Josh Welton
- Dec 27, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Blog Post
Social media has its pluses and minuses. Assumptions made from photos and comments can be false, and just because it’s on the Internet doesn’t make it so. Using his posts as an example, Josh Welton explains why it’s a good idea to avoid jumping to conclusions and believing that your observations simply must be true. Dig deeper.
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Tungsten grinder redesigned
- Dec 27, 2017
- Consumables
- Product Release
The Piranha II tungsten grinder from Diamond Ground Products has been redesigned to include the same features that were recently applied to the larger Piranha III. New features include a sliding dust shield for 100 percent dust containment, an integrated receptacle area for simplified electrode...
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Portable magnetic drill produces holes up to 5-1/8 in. dia.
- Dec 27, 2017
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Product Release
CS Unitec’s MAB 1300 portable magnetic drill has what the company says is the largest hole-cutting capacity in the industry: 5-1/8 in. dia. with annular cutters. The drill’s 20-amp, 110-V, double-insulated, reversible motor is suitable for drilling structural steel and other metals. Designed...
Angle roll operates in vertical and horizontal position
- Dec 27, 2017
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Product Release
Ercolina®’s CE60H3 angle roll is designed to operate in either the vertical or horizontal position with a maximum bending capacity of 3-in. Sch. 10. A universal tool set included for multiple profiles uses the same tooling as model CE50. The heavy-duty structure and rigid components offer high...
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Blast room enclosure offered
- Dec 26, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Clemco offers the PDQ predesigned blast room enclosure in standard sizes beginning with a minimum of 10 by 10 by 8 ft. The enclosure can be outfitted with a variety of recovery system, dust collector, and accessory options. Widths of 10 and 12 ft. and heights of 8, 10, and 12 ft. are standard, with...
Pipe bender and ring roller offered
- Dec 26, 2017
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Product Release
Carell's new ETM-90HD rotary compression tube/pipe bender, built from solid alloy steel (no castings), incorporates a new digital touchscreen programmer (40 programs of five bends each) with capacity calculator showing section modulus and minimum expected bend radius. The drive arbor accepts a...
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Four-roll plate roll includes CNC
- Dec 26, 2017
- Roll Forming
- Product Release
C Marshall Fabrication Machinery offers the M3015C four- roll plate roll with CNC Touch Command EVO control. Two dragging rolls with hydraulic pinching allow a steady and precise material dragging, the company states. The machine also prebends the leading edge and rolls the body of the part along...
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Plasma cutting auto height control available
- Dec 25, 2017
- Plasma Cutting
- Product Release
Bug-O Systems has extended the functionality of its Automatic Height Control to include plasma cutting and gouging through auto voltage control. The system was designed from the ground up to be compact and modular for improved flexibility. According to the company, it is simple to set up and use,...
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Horizontal band saw constructed for high rigidity
- Dec 25, 2017
- Sawing
- Product Release
Behringer Saws Inc. offers the HBE series horizontal band saw with features to help improve performance and precision while maximizing user convenience and safety. Its cast-iron, dual-column construction provides exceptional rigidity to help eliminate stress, reduce vibration, and provide...
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Servo-electric press brakes conserve electricity
- Dec 25, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
Automec Inc. is now a certified U.S. dealer of CoastOne servo-electric press brakes. These machines conserve more electricity than traditional press brakes because they do not run hydraulic pumps and heat fluids, reports the company. The servo-electric press brakes use energy only when in motion...
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Unitized wheel offers long life
- Dec 25, 2017
- Finishing
- Product Release
3M offers the new Scotch-Brite® Deburr and Finish PRO 2S FIN unitized wheel. The fast-cutting wheels last up to two times longer than comparable products and deliver desired and repeatable finishes, states the manufacturer. Suitable for the oil and gas, aerospace, automotive, and general metal...
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LVD Strippit’s CADMAN version 8.5 offers new features for smart manufacturing
- Dec 22, 2017
- Manufacturing Software
- Product Release
LVD Strippit has released a new version of its programming and shop management software, CADMAN® Suite version 8.5. The release features an improved dashboard for more intuitive use and extends the software’s integration capabilities to include the next generation of the company’s Touch-P...
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Olsonfab adds second facility in Ontario
- Dec 22, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Olsonfab Metal Fabrication has acquired a second facility in Cornwall, Ont. The company is renovating the 54,000-sq.-ft. facility and has purchased CNC machinery, overhead cranes, and welding equipment. The new location is scheduled to open in spring 2018. It also will house Olsonfab’s sister...
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SupplyPro SupplyMobile app delivers advanced inventory management
- Dec 22, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
SupplyPro has launched SupplyMobile™, an Android-based mobile app that tracks, manages, and optimizes inventories, regardless of where or how materials are controlled. The app increases inventory management breadth and reach, integrating with the company’s SupplySystem™ modular, cloud-based,...
Tenaris opens seamless pipe mill in Texas
- Dec 22, 2017
- Tube and Pipe Production
- News Release
Tenaris has unveiled its $1.8 billion seamless pipe mill in Bay City, Texas. The project has generated more than 600 jobs, and more than 1,500 during the construction phase. The highly automated, 1.2 million-sq.-ft. mill has the capacity to produce 600,000 tons of OCTG annually. It is a critical...
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