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- From The Welder
Aluminum wheels prevent loading on cutting and grinding applications
- Sep 22, 2017
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Product Release
Weiler Abrasives Group has introduced the new Tiger® aluminum cutting wheels, grinding wheels, and combo wheels. They are designed with a nonloading formula that helps keep them from gumming up. The wheels feature a blend of cutting grains that deliver a consistently high cut rate throughout the...
Unison appoints head of sales and support
- Sep 22, 2017
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
U.K.-based Unison, a manufacturer of CNC all-electric tube bending systems, has appointed a new head of sales and support to meet the company’s continued global growth, including the opening of a new production and support facility in Danville, Va. Stuart Calvert has more than 15 years of...
- From The Fabricator
Miniature brushes handle applications from simple to complex
- Sep 22, 2017
- Finishing
- Product Release
Pferd miniature brushes for cleaning and light deburring provide repeatable deburring and surface-conditioning results on a variety of materials, from hard alloys to soft aluminum. The lineup of wheel, cup, and end configurations includes stem-mounted miniature brushes that are suitable for...
- From The Welder
Help wanted: Character, not skill, in high demand
- By Amanda Carlson
- Sep 22, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Article
Earlier this year Kyle Layman, co-owner/general manager of Layman Fabrication Inc., a small but growing job shop in North Vernon, Ind., was frustrated with the lack of soft skills he found in prospective employees. So he took to LinkedIn and wrote a post that many small-business owners in the metal fabricating arena can relate to: Where are all the skilled, motivated, hard-working people? Layman discusses what led up to his post and how his company is dealing with this hot-button issue.
- From The Welder
Fabricating a plan B
- By Amanda Carlson
- Sep 21, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Article
Joel Hester, owner and operator of Weld House has found moderate success by fabricating custom furniture with junkyard automotive metal. But the real story lies in Hester’s willingness to risk everything to live and work on his own terms. It hasn’t been easy, but it’s an ongoing journey of self-discovery and Hester is all in.
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: How many weld passes does it take?
- By Paul Cameron
- Sep 21, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Article
Unless specified by a WPS, the number of weld passes is really determined by only a couple of factors and your welding skills.
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: Choosing a filler alloy to weld QC-7 mold plate
- By Frank Armao
- Sep 21, 2017
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Frank Armao shares some tricks for welding very thick aluminum used in molding applications.
- From The Fabricator
NCI to host Manufacturing Day event at locations in Mississippi and Tennessee
- Sep 21, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
In celebration of Manufacturing Day on Oct. 6, 2017, NCI Building Systems Inc., a manufacturer of metal products for the nonresidential construction industry, will open two of its manufacturing facilities to the public from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. As part of an ongoing effort to promote the strength of...
- From The Fabricator
Environmentally safe corrosion inhibitor protects metal in nonventilating spaces
- Sep 21, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Cortec® Corp. has introduced BioPouch™ environmentally safe corrosion protection. This vapor-phase corrosion inhibitor (VpCI®) protects metal parts in nonventilating spaces. The corrosion inhibitor is made from agricultural byproducts. It emits from the pouch and saturates the enclosure via...
Unison to open manufacturing facility in Virginia
- Sep 21, 2017
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- News Release
U.K.-based tube bending machine manufacturer Unison Ltd. has announced plans to open a factory in Danville, Va. The $5.2 million plant, which will be the company’s first U.S. manufacturing operation, is expected to create 35 new jobs in the next three years. The company reports it will introduce...
- From The Fabricator
Falfurrias Capital announces strategic investment in SixAxis
- Sep 21, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Falfurrias Capital Partners, a Charlotte, N.C.-based private equity firm, has completed an investment in SixAxis LLC, a manufacturer of metal stairs and platforms, rolling and mobile assembly and maintenance platforms, and bulk loading platforms. The existing SixAxis management team will remain,...
- From The Fabricator
Eagle Mouldings plans expansion in Minnesota
- Sep 21, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Eagle Mouldings, a manufacturer and distributor of standard, specialty, and custom aluminum extrusions, has announced plans to expand its warehouse for the fourth time in the last eight years. The company will add more than 10,000 sq. ft. to its existing Minneapolis warehouse, providing space to...
- From The Fabricator
Davi manufactures variable-axis plate roll machine for use in China service center
- Sep 21, 2017
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Italy-based Davi, a plate and angle roll manufacturer with a U.S. facility in Dallas, has received an order for a plate roll machine from a service center in France.
The 10-ft. by 3.5-in. variable-axis roll will be employed in the French firm’s newly opened service center in China.
- From The Welder
GTAW torch offers ergonomic handle for increased operator control
- Sep 21, 2017
- Consumables
- Product Release
New CK Worldwide UltraTIG series torch packages offer an ergonomic handle with the Steady-Grip™ pistol-grip attachment to provide the operator with increased control while retaining a lightweight design. Super-Flex™ cables coupled with a leather hose cover and strain relief reduce the...
- From The Welder
Welder's unlikely invention leads to a growing business
- By Craig Guillot
- Sep 21, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Article
Welder Jason Marburger couldn’t really understand why he was using a squaring frame, just like a carpenter, as he worked on projects over the years. One day he decided to design a better tool. Today the welder is also a welding equipment entrepreneur.
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