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RIA announces alliance with OSHA, NIOSH
- Oct 9, 2017
- Safety
- News Release
The Robotic Industries Association (RIA), a trade group in Ann Arbor, Mich., has signed an alliance partnership with OSHA and NIOSH. According to an RIA statement, the goals of the OSHA/NIOSH/RIA Alliance are to enhance technical expertise about robotics within OSHA and NIOSH; improve awareness of...
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Spinning lathes reproduce parts with precision
- Oct 9, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
International Technologies Inc. offers the Premo series vertical spinning lathes from Abacus Maschinenbau. They feature a polymer concrete frame for improved vibration dampening, vertical main spindle for better flux, four-way tool revolver, laser-measured rollers, and an ergonomic design. The...
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Dane Mfg. marks 100 years in business
- Oct 9, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Dane Mfg., Dane, Wis., will celebrate its 100th anniversary on with an open house on Oct. 14. Established in 1917, the company offers precision metal fabrication and stamping, providing parts, subassemblies, and assembled products in a variety of metals and finishes. Its sister company, Q Energy...
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CleanMetal moves Illinois headquarters
- Oct 9, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
CleanMetal, a provider of metal inspection, repair, and restoration, has moved from its location on a farm West Brooklyn, Ill., to a 1,200-sq.-ft. facility in Rochelle, Ill. The firm offers environmentally friendly deep cleaning of metal mechanisms to consumers and commercial customers. Its...
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Marlin Steel Wire Products represented at White House Manufacturing Day ceremony
- Oct 9, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Marlin Steel Wire Products, a manufacturer of washing baskets, racks, sheet metal material handling containers, and custom metal forms, has announced that two of its employees were among representatives from a group of businesses invited to the Oval Office on Oct. 6 for a ceremony marking...
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Penn College adds metal fabrication degree
- Oct 9, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, Pa., has announced it now offers an associate degree in metal fabrication technology.
The two-year program provides students with foundational skills in machining and welding.
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Amada Miyachi America completes ISO 9001 recertification process
- Oct 9, 2017
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Amada Miyachi America Inc., manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micromachining equipment and systems in Monrovia, Calif., has completed the ISO 9001 recertification process for its quality management system. As part of recertification, the company validated each...
- From The Fabricator
Beckwood Press announces corporate headquarters relocation
- Oct 9, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Beckwood Press Co., a manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses, automation systems, and precision forming equipment, has announced plans to transition its corporate headquarters to a 55,000-sq.-ft. facility in Fenton, Mo. Scheduled for completion in June 2018, the new building will feature heavy...
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Software module adds insight into welding production efficiency
- Oct 9, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Kemppi has introduced WeldEye for Welding Production Analysis, a module for its WeldEye universal welding management software, which offers welding production monitoring and analysis. The module tracks and measures the arc time of welding stations and standard times in serial production. It also...
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Exploring welding efficiencies for small to midsized shops
- By Dan Davis
- Oct 9, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Article
Capital Machine Technologies hosts fabricators at one of its welding seminars to demonstrate that automation opportunities are not out of the reach of small to midsized shops.
- From The Fabricator
Tumble blaster holds up to 1,800 lbs.
- Oct 9, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Viking Blast & Wash Systems has introduced the 2400 rubber belt blaster. It has a 24-cu.-ft. capacity, holding up to 1,800 lbs., and comes with the heavy duty 2400L loader. Options include a vibratory take-away conveyor and a rubber belt version. The unit is equipped with the Viking Guard belt...
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The phantom tollbooth of parts sorting in metal fabrication
- By Ben Blizel and Paul Blizel
- Oct 9, 2017
- Shop Management
- Article
Managers have discovered that increasing speed and expanding production hours do not guarantee increased part velocity. They have discovered latency on their shop floor. To minimize latency requires systems to manage it, both within and outside of work centers.
- From The Fabricator
R&D Update: Examining edge cracking in hole flanging of AHSS, Part IIII
- Oct 9, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Blanking is one of the most common method used to produce holes or cutouts. Process parameters and tool setting in blanking can affect the part edge quality. There is a need to establish a reliable model of blanking before stretchability analysis with hole flanging. The ultimate aim is to be able...
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Cleaning metal surfaces with a laser
- By Dan Davis
- Oct 7, 2017
- Laser Cutting
- Article
Laser Photonics wants metal fabricators to consider the use of a fiber laser for surface preparation, paint removal, and surface cleaning applications. The company believes the nonabrasive approach to cleaning is safer and more environmentally friendly than mechanical and chemical cleaning methods.
- From The Fabricator
Press tech showstoppers at FABTECH
- By Kate Bachman
- Oct 6, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Article
As you traverse the FABTECH exhibition floor, you’re likely to find yourself drawn to the pounding rhythms of the presses on display. After all, while all the metal forming equipment exhibits are important, the presses truly are the heartbeat of the show. This year’s exhibits are dominated by technology that puts you in the driver’s seat: motion control, energy management, and monitoring devices. Here is a sneak preview of what will be showcased.
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